Tony McKnight, baseball player, 2000-2001

Tony McKnight

Born: 6/29/1977 in Texarkana, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-08-10 | Final Game: 2001-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Tony Mark McKnight

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Biography

Tony McKnight, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2001. He was known for his versatility on the mound, contributing to his teams with a blend of solid pitching skills and competitive spirit. Over the course of his career, McKnight recorded a win-loss record of 7-7 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.63. He struck out a total of 69 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters and keep them off balance. McKnight's career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving, marked by the transition from the late '90s steroid era to a renewed focus on pitching and defensive strategies in the early 2000s. While he did not achieve significant fame, his contributions were felt at the team level, as he played a role in a competitive atmosphere that emphasized both power and finesse on the mound. Although he finished his career without any saves, McKnight's presence in the majors reflected the depth of talent in the league during his playing days.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 7 21 21 1 0 0 122.3 144 63 23 33 69 4.63 0

Career ERA 4.63 vs. league average 4.59 across their career seasons — near 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
2000 HOU NL 4 1 6 6 1 0 0 35.0 35 15 9 23 3.86 4.77 (+19%) 459.2
2001 HOU NL 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 18.0 21 8 3 10 4.00 4.42 (+9%) -561.3
2001 PIT NL 2 6 12 12 0 0 0 69.3 88 40 21 36 5.19 4.42 (-18%) -2538.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 37 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 16 0.000 0.051 0.000 0.051 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .051 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 84.9% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .432 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.051 vs. league average 0.771 across their career seasons — 93.3% 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
2000 HOU NL 6 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 HOU NL 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 PIT NL 12 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 21 21 5 19 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 HOU P 6 6 1 6 0 1
2001 HOU P 3 3 1 4 1 1
2001 PIT P 12 12 3 9 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 21