Gary Knotts
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2004)
Gary Knotts was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004 for the Florida Marlins and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 4 seasons. Across 86 career appearances, he went 13-16 with a 5.45 ERA and 162 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 235 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-07-28
- Last Game
- 2004-10-02
Full name: Gary Everett Knotts
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | FLO | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 6.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | FLO | NL | 3 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.2 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 4.40 | 4.28 (-3%) | -1166.1 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | 3 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95.1 | 111 | 64 | 47 | 51 | 6.04 | 4.40 (-37%) | -2564.2 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 7 | 6 | 36 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 135.1 | 142 | 79 | 58 | 81 | 5.25 | 4.46 (-18%) | -2311.2 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 13 | 16 | 86 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 267.1 | 281 | 162 | 122 | 162 | 5.45 | — | -6,041 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .286 | .375 | .286 | .661 | 0 |
Career AVG .286 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.
Career OBP .375 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +12.7% above league average.
Career SLG .286 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.
Career OPS .661 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 12.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | FLO | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | FLO | NL | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 36 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 86 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (172 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 43 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .286 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 43 | 143.2 | 140 | 77 | 49 | 73 | 4.82 |
| Away | 43 | 123.2 | 141 | 85 | 73 | 89 | 6.19 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-02 | DET | TBR | W | 7.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004-09-27 | DET | CHW | W | 6.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004-09-21 | DET | CLE | — | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-09-16 | DET | CLE | — | 4.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004-09-11 | DET | MIN | — | 4.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004-09-06 | DET | KCR | SV | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-08-29 | DET | BOS | — | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-08-26 | DET | BOS | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004-08-24 | DET | CHW | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-21 | DET | SEA | — | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 86 |
Salary History
Gary Knotts's recorded salaries total $821,000 over 3 seasons, 2002 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Knotts's career ran from 2001 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2001.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | DET | AL | $316,000 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | $305,000 |
| 2002 | FLO | NL | $200,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $821,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest-Shoals Community College | Muscle Shoals | AL | 1996 |
Gary Knotts: the record in brief
The profile opens with Gary Knotts's first major league game on July 28, 2001; the last one listed came on October 2, 2004. By club, Knotts's seasons break down as the Florida Marlins (2001 to 2002) and the Detroit Tigers (2003 to 2004). Knotts is listed as a pitcher at 6'4" and 235 pounds. Knotts batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is February 12, 1977, in Decatur, AL, USA. The given name on file is Gary Everett Knotts.
Knotts's career pitching line is 13 wins, 16 losses and a 5.45 ERA over 86 appearances. Knotts had 162 strikeouts. The league ERA over Knotts's seasons was 4.39, so the 5.45 figure ran 24.2% worse than average. No season topped the 7 wins of 2004. In 2004, one of the busiest seasons, Knotts posted a 5.25 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.46.
Every defensive appearance on record for Knotts, 86 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Knotts's fielding totals are 24 putouts, 29 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gary Knotts
- What years did Gary Knotts play?
- Gary Knotts played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004.
- Was Gary Knotts a pitcher?
- Yes. Gary Knotts pitched in the major leagues, recording 13 wins and 162 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Gary Knotts hit?
- Gary Knotts hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Gary Knotts play for?
- Gary Knotts played for 2 teams: the Florida Marlins (2001–2002) and the Detroit Tigers (2003–2004).
- What were Gary Knotts's career stats?
- In 86 games, Gary Knotts went 13-16 with a 5.45 ERA, 162 strikeouts, 267.1 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- How much did Gary Knotts earn in his career?
- Gary Knotts's recorded salaries total $821,000 over 3 seasons, 2002 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Knotts's career ran from 2001 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2001.
- What was Gary Knotts's salary?
- Gary Knotts's last recorded salary was $316,000, in 2004. His highest recorded salary was $316,000, in 2004, and his lowest was $200,000, in 2002. The Salary History table lists each season from 2002 to 2004.
- What position did Gary Knotts play?
- Gary Knotts played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gary Knotts and how much did he weigh?
- Gary Knotts was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 235 pounds.
- What was Gary Knotts's career ERA?
- Gary Knotts finished with a 5.45 career ERA, going 13-16 with 162 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Gary Knotts have?
- Gary Knotts recorded 162 career strikeouts.
- Is Gary Knotts in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gary Knotts has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.