Alan Knicely

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979-1986)

Alan Knicely was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1986 for 4 teams, including the Houston Astros, a span of 8 seasons. In 228 career games, he hit .213 with 111 hits, 12 home runs, and 61 RBI.

AVG (Batting Average):
Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
HR (Home Runs):
Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
RBI (Runs Batted In):
Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.

Data updated

AVG .213
HR 12
RBI 61
H 111
OPS .618
PIV -761
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'0" / 190 lb
Born
5/19/1955 in Harrisonburg, VA, USA
MLB Debut
1979-08-12
Last Game
1986-10-04

Full name: Alan Lee Knicely

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Career Batting Statistics

Alan Knicely — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
228 521 48 111 17 0 12 61 1 68 128 .213 .303 .315 .618 -761

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OPS .618 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Alan Knicely Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1979 HOU NL 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 HOU NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 HOU NL 3 7 2 4 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 .571 — — — — 0.0
1982 HOU NL 59 133 10 25 2 0 2 12 0 14 30 .188 .261 (-28%) .324 (-17%) .388 (-36%) .712 (-27%) -536.9
1983 CIN NL 59 98 11 22 3 0 2 10 0 16 28 .224 .260 (-14%) .324 (+3%) .389 (-19%) .714 (-9%) -90.4
1984 CIN NL 10 29 0 4 0 0 0 5 0 3 6 .138 — — — — 0.0
1985 CIN NL 48 158 17 40 9 0 5 26 0 16 34 .253 .257 (-2%) .323 (avg) .390 (+4%) .714 (+2%) 42.5
1985 PHI NL 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 .000 — — — — 42.5
1986 SLN NL 34 82 8 16 3 0 1 6 1 17 21 .195 .257 (-24%) .325 (+1%) .395 (-32%) .720 (-17%) -175.9
Career · 9 seasons 228 521 48 111 17 0 12 61 1 68 128 .213 — — — — -718

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Alan Knicely — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home1112422555733.227
Away1172792356528.201

Last 10 Games — Batting

Alan Knicely — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1986-10-04 STLCHCL 200000001
1986-09-23 STLNYNL 100000000
1986-09-19 STLWSNL 100000001
1986-09-08 STLPITL 100000000
1986-08-25 STLATLL 100000001
1986-08-24 STLHOUL 300000011
1986-08-21 STLCINL 411000001
1986-08-19 STLCINL 200000021
1986-08-17 STLNYNL 411000001
1986-08-15 STLNYNW 300000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Alan Knicely — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 40 31 249 22 2 27
3B 2 1 0 0 0 0
C 108 75 468 41 11 4
OF 25 23 30 1 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Alan Knicely — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 HOU 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1979 HOU C 3 0 2 0 0 0
1981 HOU C 2 1 11 2 0 0
1981 HOU OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1982 HOU 3B 1 1 0 0 0 0
1982 HOU C 23 16 112 15 3 2
1982 HOU OF 16 15 16 0 1 0
1983 CIN 1B 2 0 2 1 0 1
1983 CIN C 31 15 108 11 0 1
1983 CIN OF 8 8 14 1 0 1
1984 CIN 1B 8 8 58 5 1 5
1984 CIN C 1 1 2 0 0 0
1985 CIN C 46 42 231 13 8 1
1985 PHI 1B 1 0 4 0 0 1
1986 SLN 1B 29 23 185 16 1 20
1986 SLN C 2 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Alan Knicely Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Catcher 108
First Base 40
Third Base 2
Left Field 6
Right Field 20

Salary History

Alan Knicely — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
1986 PHI NL $80,000
1985 PHI NL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $140,000

Alan Knicely: the record in brief

Between the debut on August 12, 1979 and the final game on October 4, 1986, Alan Knicely built the record summarized on this page. By club, Knicely's seasons break down as the Houston Astros (1979 to 1982), the Cincinnati Reds (1983 to 1985), the Philadelphia Phillies (1985), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1986). At 6'0" and 190 pounds, Knicely is listed as a catcher. Knicely threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Knicely was born on May 19, 1955, in Harrisonburg, VA, USA. Knicely's full given name, per the bio, is Alan Lee Knicely.

Across 228 games at the plate, Knicely's career line reads 111 hits in 521 at bats for a .213 average, adding 12 homers and 61 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .303 and .315 give Knicely a career OPS of .618. Set against a .261 league average for the same years, Knicely's .213 average sits 18.2% below it. The hits column peaks at 40, in 1985. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .253 in 1985, did not top the league's .257.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alan Knicely

What years did Alan Knicely play?
Alan Knicely played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1986.
Was Alan Knicely a pitcher?
No. Alan Knicely was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did Alan Knicely hit?
Alan Knicely hit 12 career home runs with 111 hits.
What was Alan Knicely's career batting average?
Alan Knicely batted .213 over his career, with 111 hits in 521 at bats.
How many RBI did Alan Knicely have?
Alan Knicely drove in 61 runs in his career.
Is Alan Knicely in the Hall of Fame?
No. Alan Knicely has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.