Jon Knott, baseball player, 2004-2007

Jon Knott

Born: 8/4/1978 in Manassas, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-05-30 | Final Game: 2007-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Jonathan David Knott

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Biography

Jon Knott, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player primarily during the mid-2000s. His Major League Baseball career spanned from May 30, 2004, to July 22, 2007. Knott made a brief appearance in the league, participating in 19 games over his career. He recorded a total of 6 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 5 runs, finishing with a batting average of .194. While he did not exhibit notable speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, Knott contributed to his teams in various ways during his time in the majors. Despite his limited playing time, Knott's journey through professional baseball is reflective of the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. He played during an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the increasing emphasis on power hitting and the evolving nature of player development. After his time in the majors, Knott's contributions to baseball continued in the minor leagues, where he worked to refine his skills and impact the game at various levels. His career, though short, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 31 4 6 2 0 1 5 0 5 9 0.194 0.297 0.355 0.652 0.0

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.652 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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
2004 SDP NL 9 14 1 3 2 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.214 — — — — 0.0
2006 SDP NL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 BAL AL 7 14 3 3 0 0 1 4 0 4 3 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 7 5 8 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 SDN OF 5 3 4 0 0 0
2007 BAL OF 2 2 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 7
Designated Hitter 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mississippi State University Mississippi State MS 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001