Pete Knisely
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1912-1915)
Pete Knisely was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1915 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 4 seasons. In 124 career games, he hit .235 with 64 hits and 29 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
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 185 lb
- Died
- 7/1/1948 in Brownsville, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1912-09-04
- Last Game
- 1915-09-23
Full name: Peter Cole Knisely
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | 272 | 27 | 64 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 24 | 30 | .235 | .307 | .324 | .630 | -177 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.
Career OBP .307 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.
Career SLG .324 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.
Career OPS .630 vs. league average .667 across their career seasons — 5.5% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 21 | 67 | 10 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | .328 | .268 (+22%) | .335 (+12%) | .358 (+46%) | .694 (+29%) | 274.2 |
| 1913 | CHN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | CHN | NL | 37 | 69 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 6 | .130 | .255 (-49%) | .322 (-38%) | .339 (-53%) | .661 (-46%) | -465.4 |
| 1915 | CHN | NL | 64 | 134 | 12 | 33 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 18 | .246 | .250 (-2%) | .318 (+4%) | .332 (-6%) | .651 (-1%) | 14.1 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 124 | 272 | 27 | 64 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 24 | 30 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -177 | ||
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 (125 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 44 | 70 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 14 | .300 |
| Away | 81 | 202 | 21 | 43 | 0 | 14 | .213 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-23 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-09-22 | CHC | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-21 | CHC | NY1 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-19 | CHC | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-17 | CHC | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-13 | CHC | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-12 | CHC | BSN | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-08-31 | CHC | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-08-27 | CHC | BSN | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-08-26 | CHC | BSN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 13 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 18 |
| Center Field | 23 |
| Right Field | 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Pete Knisely
- What years did Pete Knisely play?
- Pete Knisely played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1915.
- Was Pete Knisely a pitcher?
- No. Pete Knisely was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Pete Knisely hit?
- Pete Knisely hit 0 career home runs with 64 hits.
- What was Pete Knisely's career batting average?
- Pete Knisely batted .235 over his career, with 64 hits in 272 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pete Knisely have?
- Pete Knisely drove in 29 runs in his career.
- Is Pete Knisely in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pete Knisely has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.