Charlie Knepper

Born: 2/18/1871 in Pickaway County, OH, USA

Died: 2/6/1946 in Muncie, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-05-26 | Final Game: 1899-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 202 lbs

Full name: Charles Knepper

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Biography

Charlie Knepper was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1905. Born in 1871, Knepper's career unfolded during a time when the sport was evolving, and teams began to rely more heavily on specialized pitching roles. He made his debut on May 26, 1899, and played until September 26, 1899, representing teams in an era characterized by high offensive outputs and the early stages of baseball's modernization. Throughout his brief career, Knepper recorded a win-loss record of 4-22, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.78. He struck out a total of 43 batters, showcasing his ability to generate swings and misses despite the challenges he faced on the mound. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions during this formative period of baseball helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. Knepper's time in the league may not have been marked by overwhelming statistical success, but he remains a part of baseball history as a player from the sport's early 20th-century landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	22	27	26	26	0	0	219.7	307	141	11	77	43	5.78	0

Career ERA 5.78 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — 50.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1899	CL4	NL	4	22	27	26	26	0	0	219.7	307	141	77	43	5.78	3.85 (-50%)	-3497.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
27	89	6	12	2	1	0	2	0	4	27	0.135	0.172	0.180	0.352	-767.4

Career AVG .135 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 52.3% below league average.

Career OBP .172 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.

Career SLG .180 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 51.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.352 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 50.5% 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
1899	CL4	NL	27	89	6	12	2	1	0	2	0	4	27	0.135	.282 (-52%)	.343 (-50%)	.366 (-51%)	.710 (-50%)	-767.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	27	0	8	49	6	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	CL4	P	27	0	8	49	6	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	27