John Knox, baseball player, 1972-1975

John Knox

Born: 7/26/1948 in Newark, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-08-01 | Final Game: 1975-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Clinton Knox

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Biography

John Knox, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player during his career from 1972 to 1975. Over the span of 124 games, Knox accumulated a batting average of .274, showcasing his ability to make consistent contact at the plate. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 11 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the bases with 7 stolen bases, reflecting his aggressive playing style and strategic awareness. Knox's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the move away from the deadball era towards a more offensive-minded game. Although his time in Major League Baseball was brief, he left a mark as a reliable player who understood the nuances of the game. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, highlighted the importance of players who could impact the game through defense and situational hitting.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
124 219 21 60 4 1 0 11 7 20 27 0.274 0.335 0.301 0.636 -109.6

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .301 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.636 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 8.0% 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
1972 DET AL 14 13 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1973 DET AL 12 32 1 9 1 0 0 3 1 3 3 0.281 — — — — 0.0
1974 DET AL 55 88 11 27 1 1 0 6 5 6 13 0.307 .256 (+19%) .324 (+8%) .369 (-8%) .693 (avg) 9.3
1975 DET AL 43 86 8 23 1 0 0 2 1 10 9 0.267 .257 (+4%) .327 (+5%) .374 (-25%) .701 (-11%) -118.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1972 ALCS DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 69 44 112 142 7 36
3B 4 1 1 1 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 DET 2B 4 0 3 10 0 3
1973 DET 2B 9 8 17 17 0 3
1974 DET 2B 33 17 54 54 5 20
1974 DET 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1975 DET 2B 23 19 38 61 2 10
1975 DET 3B 3 1 0 1 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 68
Third Base 5
Designated Hitter 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bowling Green State University Bowling Green OH 1968, 1969, 1970