Randy Knorr
Born: 11/12/1968 in San Gabriel, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-09-05 | Final Game: 2001-09-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Randy Duane Knorr
Biography
Randy Knorr, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 1991 to 2001. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 253 games and accumulated 153 hits, resulting in a batting average of .226. Knorr showcased his power at the plate with 24 home runs and drove in 88 runs, contributing to his teams during a time of evolving offensive strategies in Major League Baseball.
While Knorr may not be remembered as a star player, he was a reliable presence on the field and provided depth to the rosters he was part of. His career coincided with a period of offensive explosion in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the increasing importance of the home run. Despite not recording any stolen bases, his ability to contribute in various roles underscores the versatility that was often required of players during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After his playing days, Knorr transitioned into coaching, further influencing the game he loved.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | 676 | 82 | 153 | 27 | 3 | 24 | 88 | 0 | 47 | 161 | 0.226 | 0.278 | 0.382 | 0.660 | -1486.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | TOR | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | 8 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.263 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | TOR | AL | 39 | 101 | 11 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 29 | 0.248 | 2.2 |
| 1994 | TOR | AL | 40 | 124 | 20 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 10 | 35 | 0.242 | -112.0 |
| 1995 | TOR | AL | 45 | 132 | 18 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 28 | 0.212 | -458.7 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 37 | 87 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0.195 | -497.5 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MIA | NL | 15 | 49 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.204 | -143.7 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 13 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 15 | 34 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.294 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | WSN | NL | 34 | 91 | 13 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 0.220 | -276.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | WS | TOR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C | 239 | 192 | 1281 | 99 | 14 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | TOR | C | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | TOR | C | 8 | 5 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | TOR | C | 39 | 28 | 168 | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 | TOR | C | 40 | 34 | 247 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | TOR | C | 45 | 41 | 243 | 22 | 8 | 2 |
| 1996 | HOU | C | 33 | 26 | 204 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | HOU | C | 3 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | HOU | 1B | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | FLO | C | 15 | 15 | 82 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | HOU | C | 11 | 7 | 54 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | TEX | C | 15 | 11 | 64 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | MON | C | 27 | 24 | 168 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 239 |
| First Base | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MON | NL | $310,000 |
| 1998 | FLO | NL | $250,000 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | $300,000 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | $280,000 |
| 1995 | TOR | AL | $240,000 |
| 1994 | TOR | AL | $170,000 |
| 1993 | TOR | AL | $112,500 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | $109,000 |
| 1991 | TOR | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,871,500 | ||