George Knothe

Born: 1/12/1898 in Bayonne, NJ, USA

Died: 7/3/1981 in Toms River, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-04-25 | Final Game: 1932-05-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: George Bertram Knothe

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Biography

George Knothe was a professional baseball player born in 1898, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1932 season. He made his debut on April 25, 1932, and his career spanned just under a month, concluding on May 25, 1932. As a position player, Knothe participated in 6 games, where he recorded 1 hit in 12 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .083. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs during his time in the league, and he did not register any stolen bases. Knothe's career unfolded during a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven approach in baseball. Although his Major League tenure was fleeting, Knothe's journey reflects the challenges faced by many players of his time, who often needed to seize limited opportunities in a competitive landscape. His brief stint in the big leagues serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who aspired to make their mark in baseball, even if their time on the field was short-lived.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	12	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.083	0.083	0.167	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 69.7% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 75.2% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 57.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 65.6% below league average.

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	PHI	NL	6	12	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	5	0	4	8	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1932	PHI	2B	5	0	4	8	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	5