Eric Knott

Born: 9/23/1974 in Harvey, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-01 | Final Game: 2003-08-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Eric James Knott

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Biography

Eric Knott, born in 1974, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2003. Known for his competitive spirit and tenacity on the mound, Knott made his mark during a transitional period in baseball characterized by increasing offensive production. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-3 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5, showcasing his ability to navigate through challenging lineups. Over the course of his brief career, Knott struck out 21 batters, demonstrating his capacity to overpower hitters at times. While he did not register any saves, his contributions to his team were significant, particularly in a league that was evolving with a greater emphasis on power hitting. Though his time in the majors was limited, Knott's dedication to the sport and his role as a pitcher during the early 2000s left an imprint on the teams he played for, marking him as a part of baseball's rich tapestry during that era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	16	2	0	0	0	24.0	31	12	2	6	21	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.41 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
2001	AZ	NL	0	1	3	1	0	0	0	4.7	8	1	0	4	1.93	—	-
2003	WSN	NL	1	2	13	1	0	0	0	19.3	23	11	6	17	5.12	4.40 (-16%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2001	AZ	NL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	WSN	NL	13	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	16	2	0	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2001	ARI	P	3	1	0	0	0	0
2003	MON	P	13	1	0	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Stetson University	DeLand	FL	1996, 1997