Punch Knoll

Born: 10/7/1881 in Evansville, IN, USA

Died: 2/8/1960 in Evansville, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-27 | Final Game: 1905-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles Elmer Knoll

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Biography

Punch Knoll was a professional baseball player born in 1881, who played in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. His career spanned from April 27, 1905, to October 7, 1905, during which he appeared in a total of 79 games. As a position player, Knoll accumulated 52 hits and drove in 29 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite finishing with a batting average of .213 and no home runs. Knoll's playing style reflected the gritty, team-oriented ethos of his time, and he made his mark through his versatility on the field. With 3 stolen bases to his name, he demonstrated a willingness to take risks on the base paths. Although he may not have garnered widespread fame, Punch Knoll remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing the hard-working players who laid the groundwork for the game as it evolved into a more dynamic sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
79	244	24	52	10	5	0	29	3	9	58	0.213	0.247	0.295	0.542	-648.1

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OBP .247 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.542 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — 13.9% 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
1905	WSN	AL	79	244	24	52	10	5	0	29	3	9	58	0.213	.248 (-14%)	.307 (-20%)	.322 (-9%)	.629 (-14%)	-648.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	2	21	0	0	0
C	5	4	14	4	0	0
OF	63	62	97	5	8	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	WS1	1B	2	2	21	0	0	0
1905	WS1	C	5	4	14	4	0	0
1905	WS1	OF	63	62	97	5	8	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	5
First Base	2
Left Field	10
Right Field	53