Phil Knell
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Philip H. Knell
- Bats Right, Throws Left
- Weight 154 lb.
- Debut July 6, 1888
- Final Game September 29, 1895
- Born March 12, 1865 in San Francisco, CA USA
- Died June 5, 1944 in Santa Monica, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Phil Knell pitched six years in the majors, in three different leagues. His most notable years were 1890, when he went 22-11 in the Players League, and 1891, when he was 28-27 in the last year of the American Association.
Knell was the first San Francisco-born pitcher to win over 75 games in the majors.
In 1900 he pitched for San Francisco of the California League. One reference says Knell pitched 20 years in the California League and apparently in semi-pro ball, and was still active at age 40 . Walter Johnson and Phil Knell.
[edit] Records Held
- Hit batters, season (before 1893), 54, 1891
