Chuck Knoblauch
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-2002)
Chuck Knoblauch was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2002 for the Minnesota Twins, the New York Yankees, and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 12 seasons. In 1,632 career games, he hit .289 with 1,839 hits, 98 home runs, and 615 RBI. Chuck Knoblauch was a 4-time All-Star, a Rookie of the Year, a Gold Glove, and a 2-time Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 9,362.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-04-09
- Last Game
- 2002-09-27
- Awards
- 4× All-Star · Rookie of the Year · Gold Glove · 2× Silver Slugger
Full name: Edward Charles Knoblauch
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,632 | 6,366 | 1,132 | 1,839 | 322 | 64 | 98 | 615 | 407 | 804 | 730 | .289 | .378 | .406 | .783 | 9,362 |
Career AVG .289 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.
Career OBP .378 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +12.7% above league average.
Career SLG .406 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .783 vs. league average .751 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 151 | 565 | 78 | 159 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 50 | 25 | 59 | 40 | .281 | .255 (+10%) | .323 (+8%) | .384 (-9%) | .708 (-1%) | 37.1 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 155 | 600 | 104 | 178 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 56 | 34 | 88 | 60 | .297 | .255 (+16%) | .322 (+19%) | .377 (-5%) | .699 (+6%) | 1113.9 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 153 | 602 | 82 | 167 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 41 | 29 | 65 | 44 | .277 | .265 (+5%) | .332 (+7%) | .403 (-14%) | .735 (-5%) | -304.4 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 109 | 445 | 85 | 139 | 45 | 3 | 5 | 51 | 35 | 41 | 56 | .312 | .269 (+16%) | .338 (+12%) | .424 (+9%) | .763 (+10%) | 968.4 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | 136 | 538 | 107 | 179 | 34 | 8 | 11 | 63 | 46 | 78 | 95 | .333 | .266 (+25%) | .337 (+26%) | .417 (+17%) | .755 (+21%) | 2622.9 |
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 153 | 578 | 140 | 197 | 35 | 14 | 13 | 72 | 45 | 98 | 74 | .341 | .269 (+26%) | .340 (+32%) | .426 (+21%) | .767 (+26%) | 3715.8 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | 156 | 611 | 117 | 178 | 26 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 62 | 84 | 84 | .291 | .266 (+9%) | .336 (+16%) | .419 (-2%) | .756 (+6%) | 1129.5 |
| 1998 | NYA | AL | 150 | 603 | 117 | 160 | 25 | 4 | 17 | 64 | 31 | 76 | 70 | .265 | .266 (avg) | .335 (+8%) | .420 (-4%) | .755 (+1%) | 404.0 |
| 1999 | NYA | AL | 150 | 603 | 120 | 176 | 36 | 4 | 18 | 68 | 28 | 83 | 57 | .292 | .271 (+8%) | .344 (+14%) | .433 (+5%) | .778 (+9%) | 1474.7 |
| 2000 | NYA | AL | 102 | 400 | 75 | 113 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 15 | 46 | 45 | .282 | .270 (+4%) | .344 (+6%) | .437 (-12%) | .782 (-4%) | -151.5 |
| 2001 | NYA | AL | 137 | 521 | 66 | 130 | 20 | 3 | 9 | 44 | 38 | 58 | 73 | .250 | .263 (-5%) | .332 (+2%) | .426 (-18%) | .758 (-9%) | -601.2 |
| 2002 | KCA | AL | 80 | 300 | 41 | 63 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 19 | 28 | 32 | .210 | .261 (-20%) | .331 (-14%) | .416 (-28%) | .747 (-22%) | -1046.9 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 1,632 | 6,366 | 1,132 | 1,839 | 322 | 64 | 98 | 615 | 407 | 804 | 730 | .289 | — | — | — | — | 9,362 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 244 | 31 | 63 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 27 | 31 | .258 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ALCS | NYA | 5 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | .333 |
| 2001 | ALDS2 | NYA | 5 | 22 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .273 |
| 2001 | WS | NYA | 6 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .056 |
| 2000 | ALCS | NYA | 6 | 23 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | .261 |
| 2000 | ALDS1 | NYA | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .333 |
| 2000 | WS | NYA | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .100 |
| 1999 | ALCS | NYA | 5 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .333 |
| 1999 | ALDS2 | NYA | 3 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .167 |
| 1999 | WS | NYA | 4 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | .312 |
| 1998 | ALCS | NYA | 6 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | .200 |
| 1998 | ALDS2 | NYA | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .091 |
| 1998 | WS | NYA | 4 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | .375 |
| 1991 | ALCS | MIN | 5 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | .350 |
| 1991 | WS | MIN | 7 | 26 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | .308 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1632 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 823 | 3175 | 598 | 960 | 47 | 300 | .302 |
| Away | 809 | 3191 | 534 | 879 | 51 | 315 | .275 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-27 | KCR | CLE | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-25 | KCR | DET | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-24 | KCR | DET | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-22 | KCR | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-09-21 | KCR | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002-09-19 | KCR | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-08-31 | KCR | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-08-30 | KCR | SEA | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-08-27 | KCR | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-08-26 | KCR | OAK | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1381 | 1367 | 2529 | 3821 | 119 | 834 |
| OF | 183 | 177 | 318 | 13 | 5 | 4 |
| SS | 13 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | MIN | 2B | 148 | 141 | 249 | 460 | 18 | 94 |
| 1991 | MIN | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | MIN | 2B | 154 | 150 | 306 | 415 | 6 | 104 |
| 1992 | MIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | MIN | 2B | 148 | 147 | 298 | 425 | 9 | 98 |
| 1993 | MIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | MIN | SS | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | MIN | 2B | 109 | 108 | 191 | 284 | 3 | 61 |
| 1994 | MIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | MIN | 2B | 136 | 136 | 253 | 400 | 10 | 88 |
| 1995 | MIN | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | MIN | 2B | 151 | 150 | 271 | 390 | 8 | 93 |
| 1997 | MIN | 2B | 154 | 154 | 283 | 424 | 11 | 101 |
| 1997 | MIN | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | NYA | 2B | 149 | 149 | 275 | 408 | 13 | 86 |
| 1999 | NYA | 2B | 150 | 150 | 254 | 425 | 26 | 67 |
| 2000 | NYA | 2B | 82 | 82 | 149 | 190 | 15 | 42 |
| 2001 | NYA | OF | 108 | 104 | 171 | 8 | 2 | 4 |
| 2002 | KCA | OF | 74 | 73 | 145 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1380 |
| Shortstop | 13 |
| Left Field | 182 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 51 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Gold Glove | 2B |
| 1997 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 1997 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
| 1996 | Player of the Week | Week of 1996-07-06 |
| 1995 | Player of the Week | Week of 1995-09-02 |
| 1995 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 1994 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
| 1991 | Rookie of the Year | |
| 1991 | TSN Rookie Player of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | KCA | AL | $2,000,000 |
| 2001 | NYA | AL | $6,000,000 |
| 2000 | NYA | AL | $6,000,000 |
| 1999 | NYA | AL | $6,000,000 |
| 1998 | NYA | AL | $6,000,000 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | $6,150,000 |
| 1996 | MIN | AL | $4,670,000 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | $2,987,500 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | $1,625,000 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | $510,000 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | $325,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $42,267,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | College Station | TX | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 16th | 8.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1995 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 17th | 5.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1994 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 8.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1991 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 1st | 136.0 | 140 | 26 |
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Chuck Knoblauch: the record in brief
According to the bio, Chuck Knoblauch debuted on April 9, 1991 and played a final game on September 27, 2002. By club, Knoblauch's seasons break down as the Minnesota Twins (1991 through 1997), the New York Yankees (1998 to 2001), and the Kansas City Royals (2002). Knoblauch played primarily as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Born on July 7, 1968, in Houston, TX, USA, Knoblauch was listed at 5 feet, 9 inches and 175 pounds. Chuck Knoblauch was the playing name; the full given name is Edward Charles.
Knoblauch finished with 1,839 hits from 6,366 at bats in 1,632 games, which works out to .289, adding 98 homers, 615 runs batted in, and 407 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .378 clip and slugging .406, Knoblauch finished with a .783 OPS. Knoblauch's .289 average ran 8.9% above the .265 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1999 was Knoblauch's biggest home run year, with 18. The hits column peaks at 197, in 1996.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chuck Knoblauch
- What years did Chuck Knoblauch play?
- Chuck Knoblauch played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2002.
- Was Chuck Knoblauch a pitcher?
- No. Chuck Knoblauch was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chuck Knoblauch hit?
- Chuck Knoblauch hit 98 career home runs with 1839 hits.
- What was Chuck Knoblauch's career batting average?
- Chuck Knoblauch batted .289 over his career, with 1,839 hits in 6,366 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chuck Knoblauch have?
- Chuck Knoblauch drove in 615 runs in his career.
- Is Chuck Knoblauch in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chuck Knoblauch has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.