Fritz Knothe

Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1932-1933)

Fritz Knothe was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1933 for the Boston Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. In 174 career games, he hit .220 with 135 hits, 2 home runs, and 53 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

AVG .220
HR 2
RBI 53
H 135
OPS .570
PIV -1,948
Position
Third Baseman
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'10" / 180 lb
Born
5/1/1903 in Passaic, NJ, USA
Died
3/27/1963 in Passaic, NJ, USA
MLB Debut
1932-04-12
Last Game
1933-08-30

Full name: Wilfred Edgar Knothe

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Career Batting Statistics

Fritz Knothe — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
174 615 70 135 26 3 2 53 8 58 81 .220 .289 .281 .570 -1,948

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career OPS .570 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Fritz Knothe — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1932 BSN NL 89 344 45 82 19 1 1 36 5 39 37 .238 .275 (-13%) .335 (-5%) .391 (-21%) .726 (-14%) -697.2
1933 BSN NL 44 158 15 36 5 2 1 6 1 13 25 .228 .270 (-16%) .329 (-12%) .377 (-19%) .707 (-16%) -390.0
1933 PHI NL 41 113 10 17 2 0 0 11 2 6 19 .150 .270 (-44%) .329 (-41%) .377 (-55%) .707 (-49%) -390.0
Career · 3 seasons 174 615 70 135 26 3 2 53 8 58 81 .220 — — — — -1,477

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Fritz Knothe — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home933283172233.220
Away802843963019.222

Last 10 Games — Batting

Fritz Knothe — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1933-08-30 PHIPITL 300000001
1933-08-29 PHIPITL 200000000
1933-08-28 PHIPITL 200000011
1933-08-28 PHIPITL 411000111
1933-08-26 PHICHCW 301000010
1933-08-26 PHICHCL 401000001
1933-08-24 PHICHCL 100000000
1933-08-17 PHISTLL 000000000
1933-08-16 PHISTLL 300000001
1933-08-15 PHISTLL 100000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Fritz Knothe — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 4 0 4 2 1 0
3B 152 0 160 309 23 21
SS 9 0 15 22 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Fritz Knothe — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 BSN 3B 87 0 81 168 14 7
1933 BSN 3B 33 0 34 56 2 6
1933 BSN SS 9 0 15 22 1 4
1933 PHI 2B 4 0 4 2 1 0
1933 PHI 3B 32 0 45 85 7 8

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Fritz Knothe — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Second Base 4
Third Base 151
Shortstop 10

Fritz Knothe: the record in brief

Fritz Knothe played a first major league game on April 12, 1932 and a last one on August 30, 1933. The team column moves through the Boston Braves (1932 to 1933) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1933). Knothe, born on May 1, 1903, in Passaic, NJ, USA, is listed as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Knothe's listed size is 5'10" and 180 pounds. Knothe's death is recorded on March 27, 1963, in Passaic, NJ, USA. The given name on file is Wilfred Edgar Knothe.

Knothe finished with 135 hits from 615 at bats in 174 games, which works out to .220, along with 2 homers and 53 RBI. The on-base percentage is .289 and the slugging percentage .281, for an OPS of .570. Knothe's .220 average ran 19.5% below the .273 that the league posted over the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 82, in 1932. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .238 in 1932, did not top the league's .275.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fritz Knothe

What years did Fritz Knothe play?
Fritz Knothe played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1933.
Was Fritz Knothe a pitcher?
No. Fritz Knothe was a position player (Third Baseman).
How many home runs did Fritz Knothe hit?
Fritz Knothe hit 2 career home runs with 135 hits.
What teams did Fritz Knothe play for?
Fritz Knothe played for 2 teams: the Boston Braves (1932–1933) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1933).
What were Fritz Knothe's career stats?
In 174 games, Fritz Knothe had 135 hits, 2 home runs, 53 RBI, 70 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .220 batting average.
What position did Fritz Knothe play?
Fritz Knothe played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Fritz Knothe and how much did he weigh?
Fritz Knothe was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
How many home runs did Fritz Knothe hit each season?
Fritz Knothe's home runs by season: 1 in 1932 and 1 in 1933. His most in one season was 1, in 1932 and 1933.
What was Fritz Knothe's career batting average?
Fritz Knothe batted .220 over his career, with 135 hits in 615 at bats.
How many RBI did Fritz Knothe have?
Fritz Knothe drove in 53 runs in his career.
Is Fritz Knothe in the Hall of Fame?
No. Fritz Knothe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.