Jack Knight

Born: 1/12/1895 in Pittsboro, MS, USA

Died: 7/30/1976 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-09-20 | Final Game: 1927-04-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Elmer Russell Knight

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Biography

Jack Knight was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1895, who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1927. Knight's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving from the deadball era into a time marked by greater offensive output and strategic pitching. He made his mark primarily with his versatility on the mound, contributing to his teams not only as a starting pitcher but also in relief, as evidenced by his five saves over his career. Knight concluded his time in the majors with a record of 10 wins and 18 losses, alongside an earned run average of 6.85 and a total of 49 strikeouts. While his statistics may not reflect dominance, Knight’s role as a pitcher during a competitive era highlighted the challenges faced by many hurlers of his time. His journey through the league provided insights into the evolving strategies of pitching and the broader context of baseball during the 1920s. Knight's contributions to the game remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
10	18	72	27	9	0	5	255.0	382	194	28	89	49	6.85	0

Career ERA 6.85 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 61.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1922	STL	NL	0	0	1	1	0	0	4.0	9	4	3	1	9.00	—	-
1925	PHI	NL	7	6	33	11	4	3	105.3	161	80	36	19	6.84	4.55 (-50%)	-3962.4
1926	PHI	NL	3	12	35	15	5	2	142.7	206	105	48	29	6.62	4.11 (-61%)	-3091.7
1927	BSN	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	3.0	6	5	2	0	15.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
84	102	13	22	3	0	2	12	1	5	26	0.216	0.252	0.304	0.556	-220.1

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career OBP .252 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.556 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1922	STL	NL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	PHI	NL	40	44	7	9	2	0	4	0	3	17	0.205	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	PHI	NL	40	56	6	12	1	2	8	1	2	9	0.214	.279 (-23%)	.345 (-30%)	.390 (-13%)	.735 (-21%)	-220.1
1927	BSN	NL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0