Cliff Knox

Born: 1/7/1902 in Coalville, IA, USA

Died: 9/24/1965 in Oskaloosa, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-07-01 | Final Game: 1924-07-14

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Clifford Hiram Knox

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Biography

Cliff Knox, born in 1902, was a professional baseball player who made a brief yet notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from July 1, 1924, to July 14, 1924, during which he played a total of 6 games as a position player. Although his time in the league was short, Knox contributed 4 hits and 2 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .222. He did not hit any home runs and recorded no stolen bases, reflecting the limited opportunities he had to showcase his skills at the highest level of the sport. Knox's time in baseball coincided with an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. Despite his limited impact on the field, his participation in the league is a reminder of the many players who passed through the majors during this transformative period. While he did not leave a lasting statistical legacy, Cliff Knox remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless individuals who aspired to greatness in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	18	1	4	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	0.222	0.300	0.222	0.522	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.522 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 28.9% 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
1924	PIT	NL	6	18	1	4	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	6	0	23	10	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	PIT	C	6	0	23	10	3	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	6

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Des Moines University	Des Moines	IA	1921