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
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 3/27/1963 in Passaic, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1932-04-12
- Last Game
- 1933-08-30
Full name: Wilfred Edgar 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
View full game log (173 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 93 | 328 | 31 | 72 | 2 | 33 | .220 |
| Away | 80 | 284 | 39 | 63 | 0 | 19 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933-08-30 | PHI | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933-08-29 | PHI | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-08-28 | PHI | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1933-08-28 | PHI | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1933-08-26 | PHI | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933-08-26 | PHI | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933-08-24 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-08-17 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-08-16 | PHI | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933-08-15 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 151 |
| Shortstop | 10 |
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 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.