Jimmy Knowles Notable

b. September 5, 1856 · Pittsburg Alleghenys 1884, Brooklyn Atlantics 1884, Washington Nationals 1886, New York Metropolitans 1887, Rochester Broncos 1890, New York Giants 1892

Jimmy Knowles played for six clubs across nine seasons as a first baseman, opening with the Pittsburg Alleghenys in 1884 and closing with the New York Giants in 1892.

Across 357 games he batted .241, with 334 hits and 185 runs. He finished with 9 home runs, 40 doubles and 83 stolen bases.

He played 203 games at third base, with 469 assists and 116 errors. He turned 30 double plays.

He was born in Toronto, ON, CAN on September 5, 1856, and died on February 11, 1912.

Batting, season by season

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG
1884	BRO/PIT	87	335	38	78	10	8	1	0	8	0	0	.233
1886	WHS	115	443	43	94	16	11	3	35	15	73	20	.212
1887	NYP	16	60	12	15	1	1	0	6	1	2	6	.250
1890	ROC	123	491	83	138	12	8	5	84	59	0	55	.281
1892	NYG	16	59	9	9	1	0	0	7	6	8	2	.153
Career	—	357	1388	185	334	40	28	9	132	89	83	83	.241

On this day & linked events

1856

Born September 5, 1856

Toronto, ON, CAN

1912

Died February 11, 1912

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