Joe Knight
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1890)
Joe Knight was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1890 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 7 seasons. In 133 career games, he hit .309 with 156 hits, 4 home runs, and 69 RBI. He also pitched in 6 games, going 2-4 with a 5.47 ERA. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,298.
- 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
- Position
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 10/16/1938 in Lynhurst, ON, CAN
- MLB Debut
- 1884-05-16
- Last Game
- 1890-10-03
Full name: Jonah William Knight
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | 505 | 69 | 156 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 69 | 17 | 38 | 33 | .309 | .362 | .422 | .784 | 1,298 |
Career AVG .309 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +22.6% above league average.
Career OBP .362 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — +17.0% above league average.
Career SLG .422 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +24.3% above league average.
Career OPS .784 vs. league average .649 across their career seasons — +20.8% above league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PHI | NL | 6 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | CIN | NL | 127 | 481 | 67 | 150 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 67 | 17 | 38 | 31 | .312 | .260 (+20%) | .336 (+9%) | .351 (+21%) | .687 (+15%) | 1297.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 133 | 505 | 69 | 156 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 69 | 17 | 38 | 33 | .309 | — | — | — | — | 1,298 | ||
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PHI | NL | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 51.0 | 66 | 31 | 21 | 8 | 5.47 | 3.11 (-76%) | -2036.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 51.0 | 66 | 31 | 21 | 8 | 5.47 | — | -2,036 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
| Left Field | 127 |
Joe Knight: the record in brief
The profile opens with Joe Knight's first major league game on May 16, 1884; the last one listed came on October 3, 1890. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Quakers (1884) and the Cincinnati Reds (1890). Knight is listed as a left fielder at 185 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The bio says Knight threw and hit left-handed. The recorded birth is September 28, 1859, in Port Stanley, ON, CAN. Knight died on October 16, 1938, in Lynhurst, ON, CAN. Joe Knight was the playing name; the full given name is Jonah William.
The batting record for Knight: 133 games, 156 hits in 505 at bats, and a .309 average, adding 4 homers and 69 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .362 and .422 give Knight a career OPS of .784. Over the seasons Knight played, league hitters batted .252; the .309 career figure is 22.6% above that. No season topped the 150 hits of 1890.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Knight
- What years did Joe Knight play?
- Joe Knight played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1890.
- Was Joe Knight a pitcher?
- Both. Joe Knight pitched in 6 games, going 2-4 with a 5.47 ERA, but spent most of his career as a Left Fielder.
- How many home runs did Joe Knight hit?
- Joe Knight hit 4 career home runs with 156 hits.
- What teams did Joe Knight play for?
- Joe Knight played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Quakers (1884) and the Cincinnati Reds (1890).
- What were Joe Knight's career stats?
- In 133 games, Joe Knight had 156 hits, 4 home runs, 69 RBI, 69 runs, and 17 stolen bases, with a .309 batting average. As a pitcher, in 6 games, he went 2-4 with a 5.47 ERA, 8 strikeouts, and 51.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Joe Knight play?
- Joe Knight played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Knight and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Knight was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Joe Knight hit each season?
- Joe Knight's home runs by season: 0 in 1884 and 4 in 1890. His most in one season was 4, in 1890.
- What was Joe Knight's career batting average?
- Joe Knight batted .309 over his career, with 156 hits in 505 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Knight have?
- Joe Knight drove in 69 runs in his career.
- What was Joe Knight's career ERA?
- Joe Knight finished with a 5.47 career ERA, going 2-4 with 8 strikeouts.
- Is Joe Knight in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Knight has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.