Joe Knight

Born: 9/28/1859 in Port Stanley, ON, CAN

Died: 10/16/1938 in Lynhurst, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1884-05-16 | Final Game: 1890-10-03

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

Full name: Jonah William Knight

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Biography

Joe Knight was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, an era marked by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more dynamic approach. Born in 1859, Knight's career spanned from 1884 to 1890, during which he competed in a league that was still finding its identity amidst evolving rules and increasing fan engagement. Knight's playing days were characterized by a competitive spirit, embodying the grit and determination typical of players from this formative period in baseball history. Over his career, Knight recorded a win-loss record of 2-4 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.47. He struck out 8 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters during his time on the mound. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions to his teams during the late 1880s reflected the emerging role of pitchers in a rapidly developing game. Joe Knight remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the early days of the sport when the foundations for modern baseball were being laid.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	4	6	6	6	0	0	51.0	66	31	2	21	8	5.47	0

Career ERA 5.47 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 76.0% 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
1884	PHI	NL	2	4	6	6	6	0	0	51.0	66	31	21	8	5.47	3.11 (-76%)	-2060.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
133	505	69	156	29	8	4	69	17	38	33	0.309	0.362	0.422	0.784	1297.9

Career AVG .309 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +22.6% above league average.

Career OBP .362 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — +17.0% above league average.

Career SLG .422 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +24.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.784 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — +20.8% above 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
1884	PHI	NL	6	24	2	6	3	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1890	CIN	NL	127	481	67	150	26	8	4	67	17	38	31	0.312	.260 (+20%)	.336 (+9%)	.351 (+21%)	.687 (+15%)	1297.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	127	0	224	11	19	0
P	6	0	3	12	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	PHI	P	6	0	3	12	4	0
1890	CIN	OF	127	0	224	11	19	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6
Left Field	127