Jim McKnight
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1960-1962)
Jim McKnight was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1962 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 3 seasons. In 63 career games, he hit .231 with 21 hits and 6 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- Died
- 2/24/1994 in Van Buren County, AR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1960-09-22
- Last Game
- 1962-09-09
Full name: James Arthur McKnight
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 91 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 14 | .231 | .247 | .253 | .500 | -434 |
Career AVG .231 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.
Career OBP .247 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.
Career SLG .253 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 30.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | CHN | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1962 | CHN | NL | 60 | 85 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 13 | .224 | .257 (-13%) | .326 (-26%) | .393 (-37%) | .719 (-32%) | -434.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 63 | 91 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 14 | .231 | — | — | — | — | -434 | ||
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 (63 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 52 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
| Away | 31 | 39 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 5 | .205 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-09-09 | CHC | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-05 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-08-28 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-25 | CHC | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-23 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-22 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-18 | CHC | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-08-12 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-10 | CHC | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-02 | CHC | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 9 |
| Right Field | 6 |
Jim McKnight: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jim McKnight's first major league game on September 22, 1960; the last one listed came on September 9, 1962. Every season row on the page belongs to the Chicago Cubs, from 1960 through 1962. At 185 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame, McKnight is listed as a third baseman. The bio says McKnight both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is June 1, 1936, in Bee Branch, AR, USA. McKnight died on February 24, 1994, in Van Buren County, AR, USA. McKnight's full given name, per the bio, is James Arthur McKnight.
In 63 games and 91 at bats, McKnight batted .231 with 21 hits, adding 6 RBI. McKnight got on base at a .247 rate and slugged .253 (.500 OPS). McKnight's .231 average ran 10.1% below the .257 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .500 to a league .716, 30.2% below average. McKnight collected a career-high 19 hits in 1962. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .224 in 1962, did not top the league's .257.
By games played in the field, third base leads with 9, followed by right field (6) and second base (3).
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim McKnight
- What years did Jim McKnight play?
- Jim McKnight played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1962.
- Was Jim McKnight a pitcher?
- No. Jim McKnight was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim McKnight hit?
- Jim McKnight hit 0 career home runs with 21 hits.
- What teams did Jim McKnight play for?
- Jim McKnight played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1960, 1962).
- What were Jim McKnight's career stats?
- In 63 games, Jim McKnight had 21 hits, 6 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .231 batting average.
- What position did Jim McKnight play?
- Jim McKnight played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim McKnight and how much did he weigh?
- Jim McKnight was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- What was Jim McKnight's career batting average?
- Jim McKnight batted .231 over his career, with 21 hits in 91 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim McKnight have?
- Jim McKnight drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Jim McKnight in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim McKnight has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.