Ed Knouff
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1885-1889)
Ed Knouff was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1885 to 1889 for 4 teams, including the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 5 seasons. Across 44 career appearances, he went 20-20 with a 4.17 ERA and 128 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
- — / 160 lb
- Born
- 1867 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Died
- 9/14/1900 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1885-07-01
- Last Game
- 1889-06-07
Full name: Edward Augustine Knouff
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | PH4 | AA | 7 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 106.0 | 103 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 3.65 | 3.03 (-20%) | -1424.3 |
| 1886 | BL2 | AA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 2.00 | 3.37 (+41%) | 0.0 |
| 1887 | BL2 | AA | 2 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 63.0 | 79 | 53 | 41 | 27 | 7.57 | 4.17 (-81%) | -1289.3 |
| 1887 | SL4 | AA | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 50.0 | 40 | 25 | 36 | 18 | 4.50 | 4.17 (-8%) | -905.4 |
| 1888 | SL4 | AA | 5 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 81.0 | 66 | 24 | 37 | 25 | 2.67 | 2.95 (+9%) | -1391.9 |
| 1888 | CL3 | AA | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1.00 | 2.95 (+66%) | 0.0 |
| 1889 | PH4 | AA | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 37 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3.96 | 3.93 (-1%) | -570.6 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 20 | 20 | 44 | 43 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 343.0 | 335 | 159 | 175 | 128 | 4.17 | — | -5,582 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 187 | 16 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 41 | .187 | .236 | .225 | .461 | -514 |
Career AVG .187 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.
Career OBP .236 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.
Career SLG .225 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.
Career OPS .461 vs. league average .653 across their career seasons — 29.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | PH4 | AA | 14 | 48 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -209.9 |
| 1886 | BL2 | AA | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1887 | BL2 | AA | 9 | 31 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | .290 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1887 | SL4 | AA | 15 | 56 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14 | .179 | .270 (-34%) | .331 (-38%) | .373 (-28%) | .705 (-33%) | 0.0 |
| 1888 | SL4 | AA | 9 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 | .097 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1888 | CL3 | AA | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1889 | PH4 | AA | 3 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 53 | 187 | 16 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 41 | .187 | — | — | — | — | -210 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| P | 44 | 0 | 15 | 67 | 10 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | PH4 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1885 | PH4 | P | 14 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 4 | 2 |
| 1886 | BL2 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | BL2 | OF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | BL2 | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 1887 | SL4 | OF | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1887 | SL4 | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1888 | SL4 | P | 9 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| 1888 | CL3 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | CL3 | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1889 | PH4 | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 44 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 7 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
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Ed Knouff: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ed Knouff's first major league game on July 1, 1885; the last one listed came on June 7, 1889. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Athletics (1885 to 1889), the Baltimore Orioles (1886 to 1887), the St. Louis Browns (1887 through 1888), and the Cleveland Blues (1888). Knouff played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Knouff was born in 1867, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The bio records the death on September 14, 1900, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Ed Knouff was the playing name; the full given name is Edward Augustine.
The pitching table credits Knouff with a 20-20 record and a 4.17 ERA in 44 games. Knouff had 128 strikeouts and 37 complete games. The league ERA over Knouff's seasons was 3.50, so the 4.17 figure ran 19.1% worse than average. No season topped the 7 wins of 1885. 1888 was Knouff's sharpest full season, a 2.67 ERA against the league's 2.95.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Knouff
- What years did Ed Knouff play?
- Ed Knouff played in Major League Baseball from 1885 to 1889.
- Was Ed Knouff a pitcher?
- Yes. Ed Knouff pitched in the major leagues, recording 20 wins and 128 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ed Knouff hit?
- Ed Knouff hit 0 career home runs with 35 hits.
- What teams did Ed Knouff play for?
- Ed Knouff played for 4 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1885, 1889), the Baltimore Orioles (1886–1887), the St. Louis Browns (1887–1888), and the Cleveland Blues (1888).
- What were Ed Knouff's career stats?
- In 44 games, Ed Knouff went 20-20 with a 4.17 ERA, 128 strikeouts, and 343.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Ed Knouff play?
- Ed Knouff played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How much did Ed Knouff weigh?
- Ed Knouff was listed at 160 pounds.
- What was Ed Knouff's career ERA?
- Ed Knouff finished with a 4.17 career ERA, going 20-20 with 128 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ed Knouff have?
- Ed Knouff recorded 128 career strikeouts.
- Is Ed Knouff in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Knouff has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.