Cotton Knaupp, baseball player, 1910-1911

Cotton Knaupp

Born: 8/13/1889 in San Antonio, TX, USA

Died: 7/6/1967 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-08-30 | Final Game: 1911-04-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Henry Antone Knaupp

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Biography

Cotton Knaupp, born in 1889, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1910 to 1911. Playing primarily as a position player, Knaupp participated in a total of 31 games in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded 18 hits, contributing 11 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. Despite struggling at the plate with a batting average of .184, he showcased his speed on the bases, finishing with 4 stolen bases. Knaupp's playing career occurred during a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While he did not achieve significant fame or statistical milestones, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the spirit of perseverance and dedication inherent in early 20th-century baseball. His time in the league may have been short, but it remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
31 98 5 18 4 1 0 11 4 8 19 0.184 0.252 0.245 0.497 38.8

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career OBP .252 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career SLG .245 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.497 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 25.7% below 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
1910 CLE AL 18 59 3 14 3 1 0 11 1 8 15 0.237 .249 (-5%) .317 (+6%) .326 (-1%) .644 (+2%) 38.8
1911 CLE AL 13 39 2 4 1 0 0 0 3 0 4 0.103 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 31 18 44 93 13 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 CLE SS 18 18 27 57 11 6
1911 CLE SS 13 0 17 36 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 31