Jeff McKnight, baseball player, 1989-1994

Jeff McKnight

Born: 2/18/1963 in Conway, AR, USA

Died: 3/1/2015 in Bee Branch, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-06-06 | Final Game: 1994-08-11

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jefferson Alan McKnight

Biography

Jeff McKnight, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1989 until 1994. Primarily a position player, McKnight played in 218 games throughout his career, showcasing his versatility on the field. Over this span, he recorded 94 hits, including 5 home runs and 34 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .233. He also added a single stolen base to his career totals, demonstrating his capability to contribute on the base paths when called upon. McKnight's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was experiencing a shift towards more offensive play in the early 1990s. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination characteristic of many players of his era. After his retirement on August 11, 1994, McKnight's journey through the majors served as a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest levels of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
218 404 45 94 10 2 5 34 1 28 76 0.233 0.284 0.304 0.588 -792.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 39 21 212 19 1 17
2B 38 20 44 67 4 10
3B 13 3 3 12 3 0
C 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 16 11 16 1 0 0
SS 34 15 33 56 6 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 39
Second Base 38
Third Base 13
Shortstop 34
Left Field 10
Right Field 6
Designated Hitter 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 NYN NL $180,000
1993 NYN NL $146,000
Total Career Earnings $326,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith AR 1982, 1983