Lon Knight, baseball player, 1875-1885

Lon Knight

Born: 6/16/1853 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 4/23/1932 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-09-04 | Final Game: 1885-10-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Alonzo P. Knight

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Biography

Lon Knight, born in 1853, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1875 to 1885. Knight played during a transformative period in baseball history, just before the sport began to embrace the modern era. He made his debut in the early days of organized baseball, a time characterized by evolving rules and the establishment of more structured leagues. Over his career, he compiled a record of 16 wins and 28 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 2.77, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound during a time when pitching was a key component of team success. Knight's playing style was marked by a focus on control and finesse, which allowed him to accumulate 31 strikeouts throughout his career. His contributions on the field were significant, although his lack of saves indicates that he was primarily utilized as a starting pitcher. Despite finishing with a modest win-loss record, Knight's ERA showcases his ability to limit opposing teams' scoring, highlighting his role in a competitive landscape that featured some of the earliest pitching greats. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's history, as he navigated the challenges and innovations of the sport during a pivotal era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 28 51 46 40 0 0 412.0 529 127 1 56 31 2.77 0

Career ERA 2.77 vs. league average 2.91 across their career seasons — near 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
1875 PH1 6 5 13 13 12 0 0 107.0 114 27 12 15 2.27 2.23 (-2%) -190.6
1876 PHN NL 10 22 34 32 27 0 0 282.0 383 82 34 12 2.62 2.31 (-13%) -1546.0
1884 PH4 AA 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 14.0 24 14 4 2 9.00 3.11 (-190%) -334.0
1885 PH4 AA 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5.0 4 1 2 1 1.80 — 0.0
1885 PRO NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4.0 4 3 4 1 6.75 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
545 2288 391 555 93 37 3 198 2 97 71 0.243 0.274 0.319 0.593 -661.1

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .319 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.593 vs. league average 0.608 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
1875 PH1 13 47 5 6 2 0 0 2 2 0 2 0.128 — — — — 0.0
1876 PHN NL 55 240 32 60 9 3 0 24 0 2 2 0.250 .265 (-6%) .277 (-8%) .320 (-3%) .598 (-5%) -199.6
1880 WOR NL 49 201 31 48 11 3 0 21 0 5 8 0.239 .244 (-2%) .267 (-4%) .319 (+1%) .586 (-1%) -50.0
1881 DTN NL 83 340 67 92 16 3 1 52 0 23 21 0.271 .260 (+4%) .290 (+9%) .338 (+2%) .628 (+5%) 365.6
1882 DTN NL 86 347 39 72 12 6 0 24 0 16 21 0.207 .248 (-16%) .275 (-12%) .329 (-16%) .605 (-14%) -772.7
1883 PH4 AA 97 429 98 108 23 9 1 53 0 21 0 0.252 .257 (-2%) .285 (avg) .345 (+3%) .631 (+2%) 92.9
1884 PH4 AA 108 484 94 131 18 12 1 0 0 10 0 0.271 .243 (+11%) .278 (+3%) .327 (+11%) .606 (+7%) 447.5
1885 PH4 AA 29 119 17 25 1 1 0 14 0 9 0 0.210 .244 (-14%) .287 (-6%) .325 (-28%) .613 (-17%) -257.9
1885 PRO NL 25 81 8 13 1 0 0 8 0 11 17 0.160 .244 (-34%) .287 (-9%) .325 (-47%) .613 (-29%) -257.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 17 0 117 3 11 6
2B 9 0 22 12 13 3
3B 3 0 2 10 3 0
OF 479 0 659 141 102 25
P 51 0 43 71 23 2
SS 1 0 0 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1875 PH1 P 13 0 10 25 5 1
1875 PH1 SS 1 0 0 2 2 0
1876 PHN 1B 13 0 91 3 8 6
1876 PHN 2B 6 0 17 4 11 3
1876 PHN OF 9 0 15 0 3 0
1876 PHN P 34 0 33 41 18 1
1880 WOR OF 49 0 47 22 11 1
1881 DTN 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1881 DTN 2B 1 0 1 3 1 0
1881 DTN OF 82 0 116 21 17 6
1882 DTN 1B 2 0 17 0 3 0
1882 DTN OF 84 0 112 25 21 2
1883 PH4 2B 2 0 4 5 1 0
1883 PH4 3B 3 0 2 10 3 0
1883 PH4 OF 93 0 123 22 24 5
1884 PH4 1B 1 0 7 0 0 0
1884 PH4 OF 108 0 158 36 19 6
1884 PH4 P 2 0 0 3 0 0
1885 PH4 OF 29 0 49 9 5 3
1885 PH4 P 1 0 0 2 0 0
1885 PRO OF 25 0 39 6 2 2
1885 PRO P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 51
First Base 17
Second Base 9
Third Base 3
Shortstop 1
Center Field 7
Right Field 473