George Knight
Born: 11/24/1855 in Lakeville, CT, USA
Died: 10/4/1912 in Lakeville, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1875-09-28 | Final Game: 1875-09-28
Full name: George Henry Knight
Biography
George Knight, born in 1855, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief period in the late 19th century, specifically from 1875 until September 28 of the same year. Playing in an era that was characterized by the early development of baseball as a professional sport, Knight made a notable mark, albeit in a limited capacity. He finished his career with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.0, showcasing his potential during the formative years of the game.
Despite his modest career statistics, Knight's presence in the league contributed to the evolving nature of pitching dynamics at the time. In an era when the sport was still defining its strategies and player roles, Knight's ability to maintain a low ERA indicated a level of skill that was critical for pitchers of his time. His career, though short-lived, reflects the early struggles and triumphs of baseball players as the sport began to gain popularity and structure in American society.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | NH1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | NH1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | NH1 | P | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | New Haven | CT | 1875 |