Cliff Knox
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1924)
Cliff Knox was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1924 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 6 career games, he hit .222 with 4 hits and 2 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 178 lb
- Died
- 9/24/1965 in Oskaloosa, IA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1924-07-01
- Last Game
- 1924-07-14
Full name: Clifford Hiram Knox
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .222 | .300 | .222 | .522 | 0 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.
Career SLG .222 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.
Career OPS .522 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 28.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | PIT | NL | 6 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | .286 |
| Away | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924-07-14 | PIT | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-07-12 | PIT | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-07-12 | PIT | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-07-11 | PIT | BSN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-07-02 | PIT | STL | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1924-07-01 | PIT | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines University | Des Moines | IA | 1921 |
Cliff Knox: the record in brief
According to the bio, Cliff Knox debuted on July 1, 1924 and played a final game on July 14, 1924. Knox's only club in the season tables is the Pittsburgh Pirates. The bio lists Knox as a catcher who switch-hit and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 178 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The birth record reads January 7, 1902, in Coalville, IA, USA. Knox died on September 24, 1965, in Oskaloosa, IA, USA. Cliff Knox was the playing name; the full given name is Clifford Hiram.
Knox collected 4 hits in 18 at bats across 6 games, good for a .222 batting average, adding 2 runs batted in. Knox's .222 average ran 21.7% below the .284 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .522 to a league .735, 28.9% below average. The season table holds a single row: 1924 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, 6 games, 18 at bats and 4 hits.
Knox's college years, 1921, were spent at Des Moines University. Among the most recent games in Knox's log, July 12, 1924 stands out: 2 hits in 3 at bats.
The position breakdown shows 6 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cliff Knox
- Was Cliff Knox a pitcher?
- No. Cliff Knox was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Cliff Knox hit?
- Cliff Knox hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Cliff Knox play for?
- Cliff Knox played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1924).
- What were Cliff Knox's career stats?
- In 6 games, Cliff Knox had 4 hits, 2 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .222 batting average.
- What position did Cliff Knox play?
- Cliff Knox played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Cliff Knox and how much did he weigh?
- Cliff Knox was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 178 pounds.
- What was Cliff Knox's career batting average?
- Cliff Knox batted .222 over his career, with 4 hits in 18 at bats.
- How many RBI did Cliff Knox have?
- Cliff Knox drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Cliff Knox in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Cliff Knox has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.