Andy Knox

Andy Knox was a professional baseball player born in 1864, whose career spanned from 1890 to 1909. Primarily recognized as a position player, Knox made a brief but notable impact in the early days of Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he played in 21 games, achieving 19 hits and a batting average of .253. While he did not record any home runs, Knox contributed to his teams with 8 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the bases with 5 stolen bases. Competing during a time when the game was evolving rapidly, Knox's tenure coincided with the early professionalization of baseball and the transition from the deadball era. Although his career was relatively short, Knox's performance reflected the competitive spirit of the period and the fundamental skills valued in baseball at the time. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms, helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players in a sport that was beginning to capture the American imagination.