Jake Knodell
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1874-1878)
Jake Knodell was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1874 to 1878 for the Brooklyn Atlantics and the Milwaukee Grays, a span of 5 seasons. In 71 career games, he hit .179 with 47 hits and 14 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
- Catcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 148 lb
- Died
- 10/26/1887 in Flatbush, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1874-05-15
- Last Game
- 1878-08-17
Full name: Jacob Augustus Knodell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 263 | 27 | 47 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 9 | .179 | .185 | .202 | .386 | -1,099 |
Career AVG .179 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.
Career OBP .185 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.
Career SLG .202 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 36.9% below league average.
Career OPS .386 vs. league average .591 across their career seasons — 34.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 | BR2 | 24 | 86 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .140 | .273 (-49%) | .282 (-47%) | .333 (-48%) | .615 (-47%) | -548.1 | |
| 1875 | BR2 | 43 | 163 | 17 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .196 | .253 (-23%) | .260 (-23%) | .309 (-33%) | .570 (-28%) | -550.8 | |
| 1878 | ML2 | NL | 4 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 71 | 263 | 27 | 47 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 9 | .179 | — | — | — | — | -1,099 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 56 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 12 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Jake Knodell: the record in brief
Jake Knodell played a first major league game on May 15, 1874 and a last one on August 17, 1878. By club, Knodell's seasons break down as the Brooklyn Atlantics (1874 through 1875) and the Milwaukee Grays (1878). Knodell, born on July 26, 1852, in Brooklyn, NY, USA, is listed as a catcher. Size on record: 5'7" and 148 pounds. Knodell died on October 26, 1887, in Flatbush, NY, USA. The bio lists the given name Jacob Augustus.
Knodell finished with 47 hits from 263 at bats in 71 games, which works out to .179, adding 14 RBI. The on-base percentage is .185 and the slugging percentage .202, for an OPS of .386. Knodell's .179 average ran 31.6% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 32, in 1875. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .196 in 1875, did not top the league's .253.
By games played in the field, catcher leads with 56, followed by shortstop (12), left field (4), and center field (3). Fielding behind the plate produced 211 putouts and 49 assists against 65 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jake Knodell
- What years did Jake Knodell play?
- Jake Knodell played in Major League Baseball from 1874 to 1878.
- Was Jake Knodell a pitcher?
- No. Jake Knodell was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jake Knodell hit?
- Jake Knodell hit 0 career home runs with 47 hits.
- What was Jake Knodell's career batting average?
- Jake Knodell batted .179 over his career, with 47 hits in 263 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jake Knodell have?
- Jake Knodell drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Jake Knodell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jake Knodell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.