Brent Knackert
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1996)
Brent Knackert was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1996 for the Seattle Mariners and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 7 seasons. Across 32 career appearances, he went 1-2 with a 7.04 ERA and 33 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-04-10
- Last Game
- 1996-06-04
Full name: Brent Bradley Knackert
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 1 | 1 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.1 | 50 | 27 | 21 | 28 | 6.51 | 3.86 (-69%) | -967.2 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 9.00 | 4.61 (-95%) | -240.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 2 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.1 | 66 | 37 | 28 | 33 | 7.04 | — | -1,207 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (64 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 25.0 | 40 | 18 | 11 | 18 | 6.48 |
| Away | 13 | 22.1 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 7.66 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-04 | BOS | CHW | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-26 | BOS | LAA | — | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-21 | BOS | SEA | — | 1.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-05-20 | BOS | OAK | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-05-19 | BOS | OAK | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-14 | BOS | LAA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-11 | BOS | TOR | L | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-09 | BOS | MIL | — | 2.1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990-09-22 | SEA | CHW | L | 1.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-17 | SEA | TEX | — | 1.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 32 |
Salary History
Brent Knackert's recorded salaries total $214,000 over 2 seasons, 1990 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Knackert's career ran from 1990 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1996.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | SEA | AL | $114,000 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $214,000 | ||
Brent Knackert: the record in brief
Brent Knackert's major league career runs from a debut on April 10, 1990 to a final game on June 4, 1996. Knackert played for the Seattle Mariners (1990) and the Boston Red Sox (1996). Knackert played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 1, 1969, in Los Angeles, CA, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds. Knackert's full given name, per the bio, is Brent Bradley Knackert.
Across 32 games (2 starts), Knackert recorded 1 win against 2 losses with a 7.04 ERA. The totals include 33 strikeouts. Against a 4.25 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.04 mark was 65.5% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 6.51 in 1990, when the league's was 3.86.
The position breakdown shows 32 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 4 putouts and 8 assists.
The salary table's largest figure is $114,000 in 1992, and the listed salaries total $214,000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Knackert's career ran from 1990 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1996. Retrosheet box scores cover 64 of Knackert's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brent Knackert
- What years did Brent Knackert play?
- Brent Knackert played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1996.
- Was Brent Knackert a pitcher?
- Yes. Brent Knackert pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 33 strikeouts.
- What teams did Brent Knackert play for?
- Brent Knackert played for 2 teams: the Seattle Mariners (1990) and the Boston Red Sox (1996).
- What were Brent Knackert's career stats?
- In 32 games, Brent Knackert went 1-2 with a 7.04 ERA, 33 strikeouts, and 47.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Brent Knackert earn in his career?
- Brent Knackert's recorded salaries total $214,000 over 2 seasons, 1990 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Knackert's career ran from 1990 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1996.
- What was Brent Knackert's salary?
- Brent Knackert's last recorded salary was $114,000, in 1992. His highest recorded salary was $114,000, in 1992, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 1992.
- What position did Brent Knackert play?
- Brent Knackert played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brent Knackert and how much did he weigh?
- Brent Knackert was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Brent Knackert's career ERA?
- Brent Knackert finished with a 7.04 career ERA, going 1-2 with 33 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brent Knackert have?
- Brent Knackert recorded 33 career strikeouts.
- Is Brent Knackert in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brent Knackert has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.