Otto Knabe

Born: 6/12/1884 in Carrick, PA, USA

Died: 5/17/1961 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-10-03 | Final Game: 1916-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Franz Otto Knabe

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Biography

Otto Knabe was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, playing primarily as a second baseman. Born in 1884, Knabe's career spanned from 1905 to 1916, during which he participated in 1,278 games and accumulated 1,103 hits. He was known for his tenacity on the base paths, finishing his career with 143 stolen bases, illustrating his speed and agility. Despite a batting average of .247 and a modest total of 8 home runs, Knabe's contributions to his teams extended beyond hitting, as he recorded 365 RBIs throughout his career. Knabe played during an era characterized by a transition in baseball strategies and player dynamics. As teams began to place a greater emphasis on speed and defensive skills, Knabe's ability to steal bases and provide solid infield play made him a valuable asset. He played for several teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Giants, and was recognized for his gritty playing style and dedication on the field. His legacy is noted not only for his individual statistics but also for his role in shaping the game in a period that laid the groundwork for modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1278	4469	572	1103	178	48	8	365	143	485	326	0.247	0.325	0.313	0.639	-581.1

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.639 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1905	PIT	NL	3	10	0	3	1	0	0	2	0	3	2	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	PHI	NL	129	444	67	113	16	9	1	34	18	52	48	0.255	.245 (+4%)	.304 (+11%)	.308 (+9%)	.613 (+10%)	931.8
1908	PHI	NL	151	555	63	121	26	8	0	27	27	49	46	0.218	.240 (-9%)	.298 (-3%)	.306 (-4%)	.605 (-4%)	-324.2
1909	PHI	NL	113	402	40	94	13	3	0	34	9	35	39	0.234	.244 (-4%)	.306 (avg)	.312 (-10%)	.618 (-5%)	-236.2
1910	PHI	NL	137	510	73	133	18	6	1	44	15	47	42	0.261	.249 (+4%)	.317 (+3%)	.326 (avg)	.644 (+1%)	142.4
1911	PHI	NL	142	528	99	125	15	6	1	42	23	94	35	0.237	.266 (-11%)	.336 (+5%)	.356 (-18%)	.693 (-7%)	-376.3
1912	PHI	NL	126	426	56	120	11	4	0	46	16	55	20	0.282	.268 (+5%)	.335 (+9%)	.358 (-9%)	.694 (avg)	194.4
1913	PHI	NL	148	571	70	150	25	7	2	53	14	45	26	0.263	.259 (+1%)	.325 (-2%)	.345 (-1%)	.670 (-1%)	-196.9
1914	BLF	FL	147	469	45	106	26	2	2	42	10	53	28	0.226	.255 (-11%)	.322 (-5%)	.339 (-11%)	.661 (-8%)	-639.2
1915	BLF	FL	103	320	38	81	16	2	1	25	7	37	16	0.253	.250 (+1%)	.318 (+5%)	.332 (-2%)	.651 (+1%)	145.6
1916	PIT	NL	28	89	4	17	3	1	0	9	1	6	6	0.191	.248 (-23%)	.314 (-18%)	.326 (-24%)	.640 (-21%)	-286.8
1916	CHC	NL	51	145	17	40	8	0	0	7	3	9	18	0.276	.248 (+11%)	.314 (+4%)	.326 (+1%)	.640 (+3%)	-286.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1239	517	2743	3583	287	483
3B	4	3	2	9	3	1
OF	8	4	10	2	0	1
SS	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	PIT	3B	3	3	2	9	3	1
1907	PHI	2B	121	121	293	336	26	53
1907	PHI	OF	5	4	8	2	0	1
1908	PHI	2B	151	151	344	470	26	42
1909	PHI	2B	110	110	237	312	36	38
1909	PHI	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1910	PHI	2B	136	135	383	381	37	72
1911	PHI	2B	142	0	310	412	38	54
1912	PHI	2B	123	0	258	342	30	45
1913	PHI	2B	148	0	311	466	33	58
1914	BLF	2B	144	0	289	389	31	49
1915	BLF	2B	94	0	203	264	12	52
1915	BLF	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1916	PIT	2B	28	0	43	83	5	3
1916	CHN	2B	42	0	72	128	13	17
1916	CHN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1916	CHN	OF	1	0	2	0	0	0
1916	CHN	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0