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Ray Knight

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1974-1988 (1974-1988)
Proper Name
Charles Ray Knight
Positions
3B (1127) ... 1B (344) ... DH (39) ... 2B (23) ... OF (10) ... LF (9) ... SS (4) ... RF (1)
Positions
3B - 1B - DH - 2B - OF - LF - SS - RF
Height / Weight
6-2 / 190
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
High School
Dougherty Comprehensive (Albany,GA)
Drafted/Signed
1970-10-238-Cincinnati Reds
MLBAM ID
117191
Retrosheet#
knigr001
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career482949013118459514.271.711

[Player Notes]

[1986] World Series Champion with New York Mets

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1974Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN25213B141112100200120000131211.182.250.273.523.182.091.2228.3316.672.000.00
1976Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAACIN-233B110396471062431041233650121001664363769.268.329.419.748.240.151.2858.2611.471.3939.60
1977Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN25243B809282451113119160111034103717.261.324.370.694.207.109.3038.7415.531.7892.00
1978Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN25253B836571330140031300004196849.200.235.292.527.138.092.2354.4119.124.3365.00
1979Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN25263B15055164175374107944385734842025060451124.318.360.454.814.205.136.3356.299.441.5055.10
1980Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN25273B16261871163397147812366245492425866760103.264.307.417.724.210.153.2735.409.301.7244.14
1981Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN25283B106386431002316342433514333181434293070.259.322.370.692.192.111.2837.6911.891.5564.33
1982Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU22291B-3B15860972179366670254858511391624567648131.294.344.402.746.182.108.3107.108.581.21101.50
1983Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU22301B14550743154364970034262431191722556749105.304.355.444.799.217.140.3247.4110.931.4856.33
1984Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU22313B88278156210022903143010414782971250.223.259.281.540.097.058.2404.7110.102.14139.00
1984New York MetsNLMLBNYN22313B279313264016007131001133101521.280.337.355.692.151.075.3166.9312.871.8693.00
1985New York MetsNLMLBNYN22323B902712259120636111332105117892901841.218.252.328.580.159.110.2234.4811.032.4645.17
1986New York MetsNLMLBNYN22333B13748651145242117621406343821920654137108.298.351.424.775.210.126.3197.3911.651.5844.18
1987Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL25343B15056346144240146500399060131621060938106.256.310.373.683.187.117.2836.4014.782.3140.21
1988Detroit TigersALMLBDET22351B1052993465122333112030323012903271748.217.271.301.572.151.084.2306.129.171.5099.67
1974MLBTotal--CIN------141112100200120000131211.182.250.273.523.182.091.2228.3316.672.00NL1974
1976AAATotal--CIN------110396471062431041233650121001664363769.268.329.419.749.240.152.2858.2611.471.3939.60Amer1976
1977MLBTotal--CIN------809282451113119160111034103717.261.324.370.693.207.109.3038.7415.531.7892.00NL1977
1978MLBTotal--CIN------836571330140031300004196849.200.235.292.528.138.092.2354.4119.124.3365.00NL1978
1979MLBTotal--CIN------15055164175374107944385734842025060451124.318.360.454.814.205.136.3356.299.441.5055.10NL1979
1980MLBTotal--CIN------16261871163397147812366245492425866760103.264.307.417.724.210.154.2735.409.301.7244.14NL1980
1981MLBTotal--CIN------106386431002316342433514333181434293070.259.322.370.692.192.111.2837.6911.891.5564.33NL1981
1982MLBTotal--HOU------15860972179366670254858511391624567648131.294.344.402.746.182.108.3107.108.581.21101.50NL1982
1983MLBTotal--HOU------14550743154364970034262431191722556749105.304.355.444.798.217.140.3247.4110.931.4856.33NL1983
1984MLBTotal--NYN,HOU------1153712888140335032143204251113981771.237.279.299.578.111.062.2585.2810.802.05123.67NL1984
1985MLBTotal--NYN------902712259120636111332105117892901841.218.252.328.580.159.111.2234.4811.032.4645.17NL1985
1986MLBTotal--NYN------13748651145242117621406343821920654137108.298.351.424.775.210.126.3197.3911.651.5844.18NL1986
1987MLBTotal--BAL------15056346144240146500399060131621060938106.256.310.373.683.187.117.2836.4014.782.3140.21AL1987
1988MLBTotal--DET------1052993465122333112030323012903271748.217.271.301.572.151.084.2306.129.171.5099.67AL1988
Tot:MLB (13 yrs)MLB149548294901311266278459514253435793622614316918835291377934.271.321.390.711.187.118.2906.4810.941.6957.49
Tot:NL (11 yrs)NL124039674101102230256749713242844592720574014115834355322780.278.326.399.725.190.121.2966.5210.541.6259.21
Tot:AL (2 yrs)AL255862802093621798115912092432830093655154.242.297.348.645.174.106.2636.3012.822.0350.71
Tot:Minors (1 yrs)Minors110396471062431041233650121001664363769.268.329.419.749.240.152.2858.2611.471.3939.60
Tot:AAA (1 yrs)AAA110396471062431041233650121001664363769.268.329.419.749.240.152.2858.2611.471.3939.60

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1979Cincinnati RedsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs2631404100010020000051413.286.286.357.643.143.071.3330.0014.290.000.00
1980National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar271111000010100000012011.0001.0001.0002.0002.000.0001.00050.000.000.000.00
1982National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar29130000000001000000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0033.330.000.00
1986New York MetsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs3362414000200150000042504.167.200.167.367.042.000.2114.0020.005.000.00
1986New York MetsWorld SeriesPlayoffs33623491015002200000132527.391.440.5651.005.261.174.4008.008.001.004.00
Tot:AllStar (2 Yrs)AllStar241100001011000001501.250.400.250.650.500.000.33320.0020.001.00
Tot:Playoffs (2 Yrs)Playoffs156151720171039000002264314.279.313.361.673.148.082.3144.6914.063.0061.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1974Cincinnati RedsNLMLB213B14-40.228001010001.0000.70.252.258.6100.04
1976Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAA233B106--102179131329428100.9562.70.000.0078.596.41
1976Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAA231B5--342043636001.0007.20.000.003.74.53
1977Cincinnati RedsNLMLB243B37190.1112122343200.9410.90.363.2422.846.32
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1974Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2198642-14Sparky Andersondnq
1976Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAACIN2362733-110--dnq
1977Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2488742-80Sparky Andersondnq
1978Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2592692-83Sparky Andersondnq
1979Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2690711-150John McNamaraLost NLCS (Pirates)
1980Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2789733-162John McNamaradnq
1981Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2866420-106John McNamaradnq
1982Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU2977855-158Bill Virdon, Bob Lillisdnq
1983Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU3085773-145Bob Lillisdnq
1984Houston AstrosNLMLBHOU3180822-88Bob Lillisdnq
1984New York MetsNLMLBNYN3190722-27Davey Johnsondnq
1985New York MetsNLMLBNYN3298642-90Davey Johnson560,000dnq
1986New York MetsNLMLBNYN33108541-137Davey Johnson645,000Won World Series (Red Sox)NL-Comeback
1987Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL3467956-150Cal Ripken600,000dnqAL-POTW
1988Detroit TigersALMLBDET3588742-105Sparky Anderson525,000dnq
15 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1993Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINHitting Coach7389.451531.0dnq
1994Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINThird Base Coach6648.57910.0dnq
1995Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINBench Coach8559.59010.0Lost NLCS (Braves)
1996Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINManager8181.50037.0dnq
1997Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINManager7686.46938.0dnq
2002Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINBench Coach7884.481319.0dnq
2003Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINBench Coach6993.426519.0dnq
7 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1988-11-16Released by TigersNoHist
1988-02-27Traded from Baltimore Orioles to Detroit Tigers for Mark ThurmondDetroit TigersNoHist
1987-09-30Option exercised for 1988 ($0.525m)Detroit TigersNoHist
1987-02-12Signed to 1-year contract for 1987-1987 ($0.475m) [Free Agent] Option for 1988Baltimore OriolesNoHist
1986-11-12Granted free agencyNoHist
1985-04-20Activated from Disabled ListNew York MetsNoHist
1985-03-30DL - Bone chips removed from right elbowNew York MetsNoInjury
1984-08-28Traded from Houston Astros to New York Mets for Gerald Young (8/31/1984), Manuel Lee (8/31/1984) and Mitch Cook (9/10/1984)New York MetsNoHist
1982-01-18Signed to 5-year contract for 1982-1986 ($2.6m) [Avoids arbitration] ExtensionNew York MetsNoHist
1981-12-18Traded from Cincinnati Reds to Houston Astros for Cesar CedenoHouston AstrosNoHist
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Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1985New York Mets32560,0006182371,57160,000
1986New York Mets33645,0008187412,52060,000
1987Baltimore Orioles34600,00010177412,45462,500Signed to 1-year contract for 1987-1987 ($0.475m) [Free Agent] Option for 1988 [1987-02-12]
1988Detroit Tigers35525,0009211438,72962,500
4 season(s)$2,330,000Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Speed
38
Power
56
Contact
66
XBH
58
RBIs
61
Runs
36
Hitting
60
Durability
74
Team
.545

[Career Highlights]

[1970]  Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in Round #10 (#238) out of Dougherty Comprehensive (Albany,GA) ... Signing Scout: George Zuraw
[1974]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB)
[1976]  Played for Indianapolis Indians (AAA) ... Finished top 10 in Amer in Doubles
[1977]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB)
[1978]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB)
[1979]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB) ... Played in Championship Series for Cincinnati Reds ... Finished 5th in NL-MVP voting with 82 points ... Finished top 10 in NL in Batting Average, Doubles, Sacrifice Flies, Grounded into Double Play, BAVG on Balls in Play
[1980]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the National League ... Led NL in Grounded into Double Play ... Finished top 10 in NL in Games Played, At Bats, Doubles, Extra Base Hits
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