Austin Knickerbocker

Born: 10/15/1918 in Bangall, NY, USA

Died: 2/18/1997 in Clinton Corners, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-04-19 | Final Game: 1947-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Austin Jay Knickerbocker

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Biography

Austin Knickerbocker, born in 1918, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief career that spanned the 1947 season. Primarily serving as a position player, Knickerbocker played a total of 21 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate with a batting average of .25. Over the course of his limited time in the big leagues, he recorded 12 hits and drove in 2 runs, though he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Knickerbocker's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the challenges of World War II and was on the cusp of the dynamic changes that would reshape it in the coming decades. Despite the brevity of his career and the modest numbers he posted, Knickerbocker contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who sought to make their dreams a reality in the post-war era. His time in the majors, while short, reflects the competitive spirit and resilience of athletes during a pivotal time in American sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	48	8	12	3	2	0	2	0	3	4	0.250	0.294	0.396	0.690	-53.4

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career SLG .396 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.690 vs. league average 0.713 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
1947	PHA	AL	21	48	8	12	3	2	0	2	0	3	4	0.250	—	—	—	—	-53.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	14	0	32	1	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1947	PHA	OF	14	0	32	1	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2
Center Field	2
Right Field	10