Tony McKnight
Born: 6/29/1977 in Texarkana, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-08-10 | Final Game: 2001-10-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Tony Mark McKnight
Biography
Tony McKnight, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2001. He was known for his versatility on the mound, contributing to his teams with a blend of solid pitching skills and competitive spirit. Over the course of his career, McKnight recorded a win-loss record of 7-7 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.63. He struck out a total of 69 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters and keep them off balance.
McKnight's career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving, marked by the transition from the late '90s steroid era to a renewed focus on pitching and defensive strategies in the early 2000s. While he did not achieve significant fame, his contributions were felt at the team level, as he played a role in a competitive atmosphere that emphasized both power and finesse on the mound. Although he finished his career without any saves, McKnight's presence in the majors reflected the depth of talent in the league during his playing days.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 122.3 | 144 | 63 | 23 | 33 | 69 | 4.63 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 4 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 35 | 15 | 9 | 23 | 3.86 | 459.2 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 4.00 | -561.3 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 2 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.3 | 88 | 40 | 21 | 36 | 5.19 | -2538.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.000 | 0.051 | 0.000 | 0.051 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 12 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 21 | 21 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | HOU | P | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | HOU | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | PIT | P | 12 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 21 |