Brandon Knight
Born: 10/1/1975 in Oxnard, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2001-06-05 | Final Game: 2008-09-17
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Brandon Michael Knight
Biography
Brandon Knight, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2001 to 2008. He made his Major League Baseball debut on June 5, 2001, and played until his final appearance on September 17, 2008. Throughout his time in the league, Knight was known for his perseverance and competitive spirit, traits that often defined players of his era as they navigated the challenges of professional baseball.
Over the course of his career, Knight recorded a win-loss record of 1-0, with an earned run average (ERA) of 8.62 and 24 strikeouts. Despite not accumulating saves, his contributions on the mound reflected the struggles many pitchers faced during the mid-2000s, a period marked by a focus on offensive talent and the evolution of pitching strategies. While his statistical achievements may not have placed him among the game's elite, Knight's journey through Major League Baseball serves as a testament to the dedication required to compete at the highest level.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.3 | 43 | 30 | 7 | 15 | 24 | 8.62 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 10.12 | - |
| 2002 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 11.42 | - |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 5.25 | 183.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | NYY | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | NYY | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 15 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | NYA | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | NYA | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | NYN | P | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura College | Ventura | CA | 1994, 1995 |