Fritz Knothe

Born: 5/1/1903 in Passaic, NJ, USA

Died: 3/27/1963 in Passaic, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-04-12 | Final Game: 1933-08-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Wilfred Edgar Knothe

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Biography

Fritz Knothe was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1933. Born in 1903, Knothe made his mark as a position player during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more offensive style of play. Throughout his career, Knothe appeared in 174 games, showcasing his skills at the plate and on the basepaths. Over his brief career, Knothe recorded 135 hits, contributing to a batting average of .220. He demonstrated his power with 2 home runs and drove in 53 runs, reflecting his ability to contribute offensively to his team's efforts. Additionally, Knothe showcased his speed with 8 stolen bases, indicating a well-rounded playing style that combined contact hitting with base-running agility. While his time in the major leagues was limited, Knothe's presence during the early 1930s adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history from that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
174	615	70	135	26	3	2	53	8	58	81	0.220	0.289	0.281	0.570	-2171.0

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.570 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 20.5% 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
1932	BSN	NL	89	344	45	82	19	1	1	36	5	39	37	0.238	.275 (-13%)	.335 (-5%)	.391 (-21%)	.726 (-14%)	-818.1
1933	BSN	NL	44	158	15	36	5	2	1	6	1	13	25	0.228	.270 (-16%)	.329 (-12%)	.377 (-19%)	.707 (-16%)	-423.4
1933	PHI	NL	41	113	10	17	2	0	0	11	2	6	19	0.150	.270 (-44%)	.329 (-41%)	.377 (-55%)	.707 (-49%)	-423.4