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Athletics Franchise · 1905–1907

John Knight

Shortstop3 seasons1905–1907

Biography

John Knight was a Major League Baseball shortstop, born October 6, 1885 in Philadelphia, PA. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 3" and 180 pounds, John Knight debuted on April 14, 1905 and last played on October 4, 1913.

Over 770 major-league games, John Knight batted .239 with 636 hits, 14 home runs, and 270 RBI in 2664 at-bats.

Every one of John's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
October 6, 1885
Birthplace
Philadelphia, PA
Position
Shortstop
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
6' 3", 180 lb
MLB Debut
April 14, 1905
Final Game
October 4, 1913
Seasons with A's
3

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 770 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
770266430163696241427021127.239.300.309.609
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1905Philadelphia Athletics8832566329.203
1906Philadelphia Athletics7525349320.194
1907Philadelphia Athletics4013929012.209
1907Boston Red Sox9936078229.217
1907?139499107241.214
1909New York Highlanders11736085040.236
1910New York Highlanders117414129345.312
1911New York Highlanders132470126362.268
1912Washington Senators32931509.161
1913New York Yankees7025059024.236

Season-by-Season

1907Philadelphia AthleticsShortstop1906Philadelphia AthleticsShortstop1905Philadelphia AthleticsShortstop

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, John Knight appears across the 1905-1907 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, John Knight played 203 games with 144 hits and 61 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with John Knight.

Harry DavisEddie PlankChief BenderDanny MurphyTopsy HartselDoc PowersSocks SeyboldOssee Schrecongost

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did John Knight play?
John Knight was a shortstop who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did John Knight play for the Athletics?
John Knight appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1905-1907.
Where was John Knight born?
John Knight was born on October 6, 1885 in Philadelphia, PA.
What were John Knight's MLB career stats?
Over 770 MLB games, John Knight hit .239 with 636 hits, 14 home runs, and 270 RBI.

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