Jim McKnight

Born: 6/1/1936 in Bee Branch, AR, USA

Died: 2/24/1994 in Van Buren County, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-09-22 | Final Game: 1962-09-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Arthur McKnight

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Biography

Jim McKnight, born in 1936, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1962. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 63 games, accumulating 21 hits and finishing with a batting average of .231. While McKnight did not hit any home runs, he contributed 6 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams during his time in the league. Known for his versatility on the field, he was able to play multiple positions, which was particularly valuable in the era of baseball that emphasized adaptability among players. McKnight's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, just before the onset of the expansion era that would see the league grow and evolve in many ways. Though his playing career was relatively short and his statistics modest, McKnight's journey through the majors reflects the experiences of many players in the early 1960s, a time characterized by fierce competition and the emergence of new talents. After retiring from professional play on September 9, 1962, McKnight remained a part of the baseball community, embodying the spirit of dedication and resilience that defines the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
63	91	6	21	0	1	0	6	0	2	14	0.231	0.247	0.253	0.500	-482.6

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OBP .247 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career SLG .253 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 30.2% 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
1960	CHC	NL	3	6	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	CHC	NL	60	85	6	19	0	1	0	5	0	2	13	0.224	.257 (-13%)	.326 (-26%)	.393 (-37%)	.719 (-32%)	-482.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	2	4	7	1	3
3B	9	4	7	14	1	2
OF	6	4	6	1	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1960	CHN	2B	1	0	0	2	1	1
1960	CHN	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1962	CHN	2B	2	2	4	5	0	2
1962	CHN	3B	9	4	7	14	1	2
1962	CHN	OF	5	3	6	1	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	3
Third Base	9
Right Field	6