Bill Knowlton

Born: 8/18/1898 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/25/1944 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-03 | Final Game: 1920-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10"

Full name: William Young Knowlton

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Biography

Bill Knowlton was a professional baseball player born in 1898, whose career was brief yet notable for its rarity in the annals of Major League Baseball. He played as a position player during the 1920 season, appearing in only one game. Despite his limited exposure on the field, Knowlton's presence in the league during this time reflects the competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded styles that would emerge in the years to come. In his sole game, Knowlton did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His experience exemplifies the challenges faced by players striving to make their mark in a league that was beginning to evolve. While his statistical contributions to the game were minimal, Knowlton remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who pursued their dreams in the major leagues, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	0	0	0	5.7	9	3	0	3	5	4.76	0

Career ERA 4.76 vs. league average 3.45 across their career seasons — 38.3% worse than 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
1920	PHA	AL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	5.7	9	3	3	5	4.76	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .272 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 .363 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.695 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
1920	PHA	AL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	3	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	PHA	P	1	0	0	3	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1