Charlotte Knights
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The Charlotte Knights are a minor league baseball
team representing Charlotte, North Carolina
. The team, which plays in the International League
, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox
of the American League
. The Knights currently play in Knights Stadium
, located in Fort Mill, South Carolina
, a suburb of Charlotte.
. They were an independent team until 1937, when the Washington Senators
, now the Minnesota Twins
, purchased the team. The Hornets would remain affiliated with the Senators/Twins for 35 years. In 1940, Calvin Griffith
, the son of Senators owner Clark Griffith
and future owner of the Senators/Twins, built a 3,200-seat park in Charlotte's Dilworth neighborhood, Calvin Griffith Park
. It would be the home of Charlotte baseball for the next half-century.
After several years on the lower rungs of the minor league totem pole, the Hornets joined the Class A South Atlantic League in 1954. They had previously been members of the South Atlantic League in the 1920s. The South Atlantic League became a AA league in 1963 and renamed itself the Southern League
in 1964. In 1972, the team renamed itself the Charlotte Twins. Minnesota dropped its affiliation after the 1972 season. Unable to link up with a new team, the Twins disbanded.
The current incarnation of Charlotte baseball began in 1976, when wrestling promoter Jim Crockett, Jr.
bought the Asheville Orioles
, the AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles
, and renamed them the Charlotte Orioles. Griffith Park was fixed up and renamed Jim Crockett, Sr. Memorial Park (popularly known as Crockett Park). The team, popularly known as the O's, won Southern League titles in 1980 and 1984. Eventual major-league superstars Eddie Murray
(the O's original first baseman in 1976), Cal Ripken (1980) and Curt Schilling
(mid-1980s) played for the O's.
In March 1985, Crockett Park (mostly wood-framed) was destroyed by a massive fire after a high school baseball game. An investigation revealed that the cause of the fire was arson. The Crockett family built a 5,500-seat makeshift stadium immediately afterward, which served as the O's home for three years. In 1987, George Shinn
, founder of the NBA
Charlotte Hornets, bought the team from the Crockett family. Later in the year, he renamed the team the Knights and switched the team's affiliation to the Chicago Cubs
.
The team moved to Knights Castle, a temporary 8,000 seat stadium located on Deerfield Drive in Fort Mill, South Carolina
near the construction site of Knights Stadium
. The stadium was built for the 1989 season and was demolished following the final game that year to make room for Knights Stadium in Fort Mill in 1990.
In 1993, Charlotte acquired an International League franchise as the AAA affiliate of the Cleveland Indians
. This expansion team took the Charlotte Knights name, with the former AA Knights of the Southern League relocating to Nashville, Tennessee
and ultimately Mobile, Alabama
to become the current Mobile Bay Bears. The new AAA Knights, led by future major-league stars Jim Thome
and Manny Ramírez
, won the International League title in 1993. Much of the core of that team, including manager Charlie Manuel
, played a role in the Indians' World Series teams of 1995
and 1997
.
For the 1996-1997 seasons, the Knights were the AAA affiliate of the Florida Marlins
. Before the 1998 season, Shinn sold the Knights to N.C. businessman Don Beaver, who negotiated a AAA affiliation agreement with the Chicago White Sox
. The Knights won another International League title in 1999 as the White Sox' top affiliate. Notable former Knights under the White Sox affiliation include former White Sox' and current Arizona Diamondbacks
pitcher Jon Garland and former White Sox' and former Minnesota Twins
third baseman Joe Crede
. This agreement has recently been extended to ensure that professional baseball will remain in the Charlotte area for many years to come.
Recently, the Charlotte City Council and Mecklenburg County Commission approved a land-swap agreement which, barring potential legal action, will permit construction of a new AAA-sized stadium
in downtown Charlotte. If built, it will be located near Bank of America Stadium
, home of the Carolina Panthers
. The team's attendance has sagged in recent years, and it was hoped that bringing the Knights back to the city would increase attendance.
On October 8, 2009 The Charlotte Knights and York County agreed in principle upon a four-year lease for the team to play at Knights Stadium in Fort Mill. Agreement will add fan related upgrades to facility.
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
team representing Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
. The team, which plays in the International League
International League
The International League is a minor league baseball league that operates in the eastern United States. Like the Pacific Coast League and the Mexican League, it plays at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It was so named because it had teams in both the United States...
, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
of the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
. The Knights currently play in Knights Stadium
Knights Stadium
Knights Stadium is the home of the International League's Charlotte Knights, the AAA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. It was opened in 1990 and seats 10,002 fans. The park is actually across the state line from Charlotte, North Carolina in Fort Mill, South Carolina.Knights Stadium is easily...
, located in Fort Mill, South Carolina
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Fort Mill is a fast-growing suburban town in both York and Lancaster counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina, and a suburb of the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Rock Hill...
, a suburb of Charlotte.
History
Professional baseball in Charlotte dates to 1901, with the formation of the Charlotte HornetsCharlotte Hornets (baseball)
The Charlotte Hornets was the name of an American minor league baseball franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The club was originally founded in 1901, and lasted in some form until 1973, capturing 11 league titles during its history...
. They were an independent team until 1937, when the Washington Senators
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
, now the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
, purchased the team. The Hornets would remain affiliated with the Senators/Twins for 35 years. In 1940, Calvin Griffith
Calvin Griffith
Calvin Robertson Griffith , born Calvin Robertson in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, was a Major League Baseball team owner...
, the son of Senators owner Clark Griffith
Clark Griffith
Clark Calvin Griffith , nicknamed "the Old Fox", was a Major League Baseball pitcher, manager and team owner.-Biography:...
and future owner of the Senators/Twins, built a 3,200-seat park in Charlotte's Dilworth neighborhood, Calvin Griffith Park
Calvin Griffith Park
Clark Griffith Park was a stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, located at 400 Magnolia Avenue in the Dilworth section of town. The park opened in 1940 and held as many as 5,000 people in a covered grandstand which extended from first base to third base...
. It would be the home of Charlotte baseball for the next half-century.
After several years on the lower rungs of the minor league totem pole, the Hornets joined the Class A South Atlantic League in 1954. They had previously been members of the South Atlantic League in the 1920s. The South Atlantic League became a AA league in 1963 and renamed itself the Southern League
Southern League (baseball)
The Southern League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the Southern United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The original league was formed in , and shut down in . A new league, the Southern Association, was formed in , consisting of twelve teams...
in 1964. In 1972, the team renamed itself the Charlotte Twins. Minnesota dropped its affiliation after the 1972 season. Unable to link up with a new team, the Twins disbanded.
The current incarnation of Charlotte baseball began in 1976, when wrestling promoter Jim Crockett, Jr.
Jim Crockett, Jr.
Jim Crockett, Jr. is a former professional wrestling promoter. From 1973 to 1988, he owned Jim Crockett Promotions , a wrestling company affiliated with the National Wrestling Alliance...
bought the Asheville Orioles
Asheville Tourists
The Asheville Tourists are a minor league baseball team based in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. They play in the Class A South Atlantic League and have been a farm team of the Colorado Rockies since 1994....
, the AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
, and renamed them the Charlotte Orioles. Griffith Park was fixed up and renamed Jim Crockett, Sr. Memorial Park (popularly known as Crockett Park). The team, popularly known as the O's, won Southern League titles in 1980 and 1984. Eventual major-league superstars Eddie Murray
Eddie Murray
Eddie Clarence Murray , nicknamed "Steady Eddie", is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and designated hitter. He was known as one of the most reliable and productive hitters of his era. Murray is regarded as one of the best switch hitters ever to play the game...
(the O's original first baseman in 1976), Cal Ripken (1980) and Curt Schilling
Curt Schilling
Curtis Montague "Curt" Schilling is a former American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He helped lead the Philadelphia Phillies to the World Series in and won World Series championships in with the Arizona Diamondbacks and in and with the Boston Red Sox. Schilling retired with a...
(mid-1980s) played for the O's.
In March 1985, Crockett Park (mostly wood-framed) was destroyed by a massive fire after a high school baseball game. An investigation revealed that the cause of the fire was arson. The Crockett family built a 5,500-seat makeshift stadium immediately afterward, which served as the O's home for three years. In 1987, George Shinn
George Shinn
George Shinn is the former owner of the Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets as well the Charlotte Knights and Gastonia Rangers minor league baseball teams along with the Raleigh/Durham Skyhawks of the World League of American Football. He purchased the Hornets for $32,500,000 in 1987...
, founder of the NBA
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
Charlotte Hornets, bought the team from the Crockett family. Later in the year, he renamed the team the Knights and switched the team's affiliation to the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
.
The team moved to Knights Castle, a temporary 8,000 seat stadium located on Deerfield Drive in Fort Mill, South Carolina
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Fort Mill is a fast-growing suburban town in both York and Lancaster counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina, and a suburb of the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Rock Hill...
near the construction site of Knights Stadium
Knights Stadium
Knights Stadium is the home of the International League's Charlotte Knights, the AAA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. It was opened in 1990 and seats 10,002 fans. The park is actually across the state line from Charlotte, North Carolina in Fort Mill, South Carolina.Knights Stadium is easily...
. The stadium was built for the 1989 season and was demolished following the final game that year to make room for Knights Stadium in Fort Mill in 1990.
In 1993, Charlotte acquired an International League franchise as the AAA affiliate of the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
. This expansion team took the Charlotte Knights name, with the former AA Knights of the Southern League relocating to Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
and ultimately Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, Alabama
Mobile is the third most populous city in the Southern US state of Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County. It is located on the Mobile River and the central Gulf Coast of the United States. The population within the city limits was 195,111 during the 2010 census. It is the largest...
to become the current Mobile Bay Bears. The new AAA Knights, led by future major-league stars Jim Thome
Jim Thome
James Howard "Jim" Thome is a Major League Baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is the eighth player to hit 600 home runs in the major leagues. He is widely considered a future Hall of Famer.-Cleveland Indians :...
and Manny Ramírez
Manny Ramírez
Manuel "Manny" Arístides Ramírez Onelcida is a retired Dominican-American professional baseball outfielder. He was recognized for great batting skill and power, a nine-time Silver Slugger and one of 25 players to hit 500 career home runs. Ramirez's 21 grand slams are third all-time, and his 28...
, won the International League title in 1993. Much of the core of that team, including manager Charlie Manuel
Charlie Manuel
Charles Fuqua Manuel, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball outfielder and current Major League Baseball manager of the Philadelphia Phillies...
, played a role in the Indians' World Series teams of 1995
1995 World Series
-Game 1:Saturday, October 21, 1995 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta ace Greg Maddux pitched a two-hit complete game victory in his first World Series appearance ....
and 1997
1997 World Series
-Game 1:Saturday, October 18, 1997 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami Gardens, FloridaThe first World Series game in the state of Florida, Game 1 featured a youngster and a veteran facing each other on the mound...
.
For the 1996-1997 seasons, the Knights were the AAA affiliate of the Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
. Before the 1998 season, Shinn sold the Knights to N.C. businessman Don Beaver, who negotiated a AAA affiliation agreement with the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
. The Knights won another International League title in 1999 as the White Sox' top affiliate. Notable former Knights under the White Sox affiliation include former White Sox' and current Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
pitcher Jon Garland and former White Sox' and former Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
third baseman Joe Crede
Joe Crede
Joseph Taylor Crede is a Major League Baseball third baseman who is currently a free agent. Crede attended high school at Fatima High School in Westphalia, Missouri which he led to 3 district championships and two final four berths as a pitcher...
. This agreement has recently been extended to ensure that professional baseball will remain in the Charlotte area for many years to come.
Recently, the Charlotte City Council and Mecklenburg County Commission approved a land-swap agreement which, barring potential legal action, will permit construction of a new AAA-sized stadium
New Knights Stadium
The New Knights Stadium is the tentative name of a new baseball stadium that may be built in Charlotte, North Carolina's uptown area. Charlotte currently doesn't have a baseball venue near center city .The stadium would more than likely host the Charlotte Knights of the International League...
in downtown Charlotte. If built, it will be located near Bank of America Stadium
Bank of America Stadium
Bank of America Stadium is a 73,778-seat football stadium located on of land in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. It is the home facility of the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise. It also hosts the annual Belk Bowl which features teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Big East...
, home of the Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
. The team's attendance has sagged in recent years, and it was hoped that bringing the Knights back to the city would increase attendance.
On October 8, 2009 The Charlotte Knights and York County agreed in principle upon a four-year lease for the team to play at Knights Stadium in Fort Mill. Agreement will add fan related upgrades to facility.
Affiliations
- Washington Senators/Minnesota TwinsMinnesota TwinsThe Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
1937-42, 1946–72 - Baltimore OriolesBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
1976-88 - Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
1989-92 - Cleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
1993-95 - Florida MarlinsFlorida MarlinsThe Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
1996-1997 - Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
1998–present
Titles
- Charlotte Hornets - North Carolina League Championship 1902, 1916, 1923
- Charlotte Hornets - Piedmont League Championship 1931, 1938
- Charlotte Hornets - Tri-State League Championship 1946, 1947, 1952
- Charlotte Hornets - Southern League Championship 1971
- Charlotte O's - Southern League Championship 1984
- Charlotte Knights - Governors' CupGovernors' CupThe Governors' Cup is the trophy awarded each year to the champion of the International League, one of the two current Triple-A level minor leagues of Major League Baseball.-Governors' Cup history:...
, International League Championship 1993 - Charlotte Knights - Governors' CupGovernors' CupThe Governors' Cup is the trophy awarded each year to the champion of the International League, one of the two current Triple-A level minor leagues of Major League Baseball.-Governors' Cup history:...
, International League Championship 1999
Batting
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; BB = Base on balls; SO = Strikeouts; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases| Player | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Chavez, 2B | 13 | 44 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 10 | .250 | 2 |
| Jordan Danks, CF | 133 | 463 | 65 | 119 | 24 | 6 | 14 | 65 | 57 | 155 | .257 | 18 |
| Gookie Dawkins Gookie Dawkins Travis Sentell "Gookie" Dawkins is a Major League Baseball shortstop.Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2nd round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft, Dawkins would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Reds on September 3,... , 2B |
99 | 330 | 31 | 77 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 48 | 32 | 105 | .233 | 9 |
| Alejandro De Aza Alejandro De Aza Alejandro Alberto De Aza Ceda is a Major League Baseball center fielder for the Chicago White Sox. He is known for his speed and defensive skills in center field.-Minor league career:... , LF |
99 | 385 | 64 | 124 | 29 | 5 | 9 | 37 | 33 | 72 | .322 | 22 |
| Eduardo Escobar Eduardo Escobar Eduardo José Escobar is a Major League Baseball shortstop for the Chicago White Sox.-External links:... , SS |
137 | 489 | 55 | 130 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 49 | 27 | 104 | .266 | 13 |
| Tyler Flowers Tyler Flowers Cole Tyler Flowers is a catcher/infielder for the Chicago White Sox.-Atlanta Braves:Flowers was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 33rd round of the 2005 MLB Draft.... , C |
65 | 222 | 36 | 58 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 32 | 39 | 84 | .261 | 2 |
| Jim Gallagher, 1B | 126 | 472 | 72 | 116 | 39 | 2 | 7 | 54 | 62 | 82 | .246 | 7 |
| Andrew Garcia, SS | 104 | 366 | 35 | 74 | 24 | 2 | 8 | 43 | 27 | 116 | .202 | 2 |
| Stefan Gartrell, RF | 7 | 23 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | .304 | 0 |
| Justin Greene Justin Greene Justin Greene is a NCAA Division I men's basketball player for the Kent State Golden Flashes. On May 20, 2008 Justin committed to attend Kent State University. In his freshmen season, Justin saw limited playing time only averaging 8.8 minutes per game and 2.2 points per game... , CF |
22 | 86 | 14 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 28 | .256 | 2 |
| Tyler Kuhn, 2B | 23 | 91 | 9 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 13 | .297 | 0 |
| Donny Lucy Donny Lucy Donald Hassett Lucy is a Major League Baseball catcher, currently with the Chicago White Sox organization. He has appeared on two brief stints with the White Sox.-High School and College:... , C |
40 | 133 | 11 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 35 | .158 | 0 |
| Dallas McPherson Dallas McPherson Dallas Lyle McPherson is an American professional baseball third baseman in the Chicago White Sox organization.-High school:McPherson played at Randleman High School under Coach Tommy Price... , 3B |
101 | 392 | 54 | 111 | 27 | 0 | 20 | 69 | 31 | 126 | .283 | 1 |
| Lastings Milledge Lastings Milledge Lastings Darnell Milledge is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He was the youngest player in the National League during the 2006 season.-Early life:Milledge was born in Bradenton, Florida... , LF |
123 | 444 | 61 | 131 | 23 | 3 | 12 | 47 | 43 | 63 | .295 | 27 |
| Josh Phegley, C | 22 | 79 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | .241 | 0 |
| A.J. Pierzynski, C | 3 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .200 | 0 |
| Jared Price, C | 16 | 50 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 20 | .220 | 0 |
| Michael Restovich Michael Restovich Michael Jerome Restovich is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder.-High school career:... , DH |
26 | 96 | 11 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 37 | .229 | 0 |
| Adam Ricks, C | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | .182 | 0 |
| Kyle Shelton, 3B | 14 | 44 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 17 | .159 | 1 |
| Mark Teahen Mark Teahen Mark Thomas Teahen is an American-Canadian professional baseball infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... , 3B |
8 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 9 | .194 | 0 |
| Dayan Viciedo Dayán Viciedo Dayán Viciedo Pérez is a Cuban baseball player in the Chicago White Sox organization... , RF |
119 | 452 | 60 | 134 | 28 | 0 | 20 | 78 | 45 | 83 | .296 | 2 |
| |
143 | 4713 | 614 | 1231 | 276 | 24 | 136 | 584 | 460 | 1188 | .261 | 108 |
Pitching
Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; HR = Home runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts| Player | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Axelrod Dylan Axelrod Dylan Axelrod is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.-Amateur career:He had a 13-1 record his senior year at Santa Barbara High School, where he was named team MVP. He was undrafted out of high school, and went on to Santa Barbara City College... |
6 | 1 | 2.27 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 91.1 | 74 | 27 | 23 | 2 | 21 | 75 |
| Jimmy Ballinger | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Cameron Bayne | 0 | 1 | 13.50 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Joe Bisenius Joe Bisenius Joseph Richard "Joe" Bisenius is an National Major League Baseball pitcher. A 6'5" right-hander, he formerly played in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.-College and draft:... |
5 | 1 | 3.09 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 67.0 | 53 | 29 | 23 | 5 | 39 | 53 |
| Brian Bruney Brian Bruney Brian Anthony Bruney is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees, Washington Nationals, and Chicago White Sox.... |
1 | 0 | 1.31 | 19 | 0 | 7 | 20.2 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 30 |
| Anthony Carter Anthony Carter (baseball) Anthony Scott Carter is a professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization. He was drafted by the White Sox in the 26th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft.-External links:*... |
0 | 2 | 7.23 | 35 | 0 | 3 | 47.1 | 60 | 39 | 38 | 6 | 26 | 48 |
| Jonathan Casey | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Justin Cassel | 0 | 1 | 4.32 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Kyle Cofield Kyle Cofield Kyle Steven Cofield is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. He was drafted in the 8th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft. He bats and pitches right-handed.Cofield was traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Chicago White Sox for... |
0 | 0 | 9.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyson Corley | 4 | 2 | 4.34 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 31 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 14 |
| John Danks John Danks John William Danks is a left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball currently playing with the Chicago White Sox.... |
1 | 0 | 2.00 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9.0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Doug Davis | 2 | 5 | 2.60 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 52.0 | 51 | 20 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 46 |
| Freddy Dolsi Freddy Dolsi Freddy Dolsi is a Major League Baseball pitcher.In May 2008, Dolsi was called up to the Tigers from the Double-A Erie SeaWolves to replace injured Denny Bautista. Dolsi made his major league debut on May 6, 2008, in relief against the Boston Red Sox... |
3 | 7 | 6.87 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 77.1 | 96 | 63 | 59 | 13 | 23 | 59 |
| Lucas Harrell Lucas Harrell Lucas William Bradley Harrell is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball. Harrell stands 6'2" and weighs 210 pounds.-High school:... |
7 | 3 | 3.27 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 74.1 | 67 | 28 | 27 | 6 | 26 | 56 |
| Deunte Heath | 4 | 7 | 4.73 | 30 | 16 | 1 | 102.2 | 98 | 62 | 54 | 12 | 62 | 117 |
| Gaby Hernandez Gaby Hernandez Gabriel "Gaby" Hernandez is a professional baseball starting pitcher who is currently a free agent. He attended Belen Jesuit High School prior to being drafted in the third round of the 2004 amateur draft by the New York Mets... |
4 | 6 | 7.69 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 55.0 | 76 | 49 | 47 | 12 | 27 | 40 |
| Philip Humber Philip Humber Philip Gregory Humber is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.-Early life:Humber attended Carthage High School in Carthage, Texas... |
0 | 0 | 7.20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Brandon Hynick | 1 | 7 | 6.82 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 62.0 | 72 | 47 | 47 | 12 | 21 | 47 |
| Gregory Infante Gregory Infante Gregory Alexander Infante is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.-External links:... |
1 | 4 | 3.35 | 34 | 0 | 4 | 48.1 | 50 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 21 | 40 |
| Josh Kinney Josh Kinney Joshua Thomas Kinney is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He throws a slider, 4-seam fastball, curveball, and a 2-seam fastball.-Early and personal life:... |
6 | 3 | 2.77 | 49 | 0 | 14 | 61.2 | 49 | 22 | 19 | 2 | 17 | 66 |
| Brandon Kloess | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Shane Lindsay Shane Lindsay Shane Anthony Lindsay is an Australian professional baseball pitcher who is with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.-Colorado Rockies:... |
2 | 2 | 1.98 | 45 | 0 | 4 | 63.2 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 51 | 78 |
| Keegan Linza | 0 | 1 | 21.60 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Marquez Jeffrey Marquez Jeffrey Joseph Marquez is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball.-New York Yankees:... |
3 | 4 | 3.97 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 47.2 | 53 | 27 | 21 | 5 | 15 | 36 |
| Jhonny Nunez Jhonny Núñez Jhonny J. Núñez is a right-handed relief pitcher in professional baseball.-Career:Núñez signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in... |
4 | 4 | 4.75 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 47.1 | 43 | 25 | 25 | 7 | 18 | 50 |
| Brian Omogrosso | 1 | 1 | 4.03 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 22.1 | 24 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 19 |
| Jake Peavy Jake Peavy Jacob Edward Peavy is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Chicago White Sox. He bats and throws right-handed... |
1 | 1 | 3.65 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 24.2 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 26 |
| Tony Peña Tony Peña (pitcher) Ramon Antonio "Tony" Peña , is a Major League Baseball pitcher.He throws a 4-seam and 2-seam fastball, slider, and a changeup... |
0 | 0 | 1.69 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Addison Reed Addison Reed Addison Devon Reed is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.-Professional career:Reed was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the third round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft out of San Diego State University... |
0 | 0 | 1.27 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 21.1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 28 |
| Dan Remenowsky | 2 | 2 | 4.40 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 28.2 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 25 |
| Joseph Serafin | 0 | 0 | 3.60 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Miguel Socolovich | 3 | 2 | 3.94 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 48.0 | 46 | 24 | 21 | 2 | 25 | 63 |
| Zach Stewart | 0 | 1 | 4.26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.1 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Wes Whisler Wes Whisler Wesley Guy Whisler is a Major League Baseball pitcher, currently playing in the Chicago White Sox organization. He is currently pitching for the Low A Kannapolis Intimidators.... |
3 | 2 | 7.32 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 19.2 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 3 | 22 | 14 |
| Matt Zaleski | 4 | 7 | 4.90 | 17 | 16 | 0 | 90.0 | 88 | 51 | 49 | 10 | 38 | 66 |
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69 | 74 | 4.25 | 143 | 143 | 36 | 1236.0 | 1196 | 634 | 583 | 120 | 517 | 1121 |
As the Hornets
- Moonlight GrahamMoonlight GrahamArchibald Wright "Moonlight" Graham was an American professional baseball player who appeared as a right fielder in a single major league game for the New York Giants on June 29, 1905. His story was popularized by Shoeless Joe, a novel by W. P...
- Graig NettlesGraig NettlesGraig Nettles , nicknamed "Puff", is a former Major League Baseball third baseman. During a 22-year baseball career, he played for the Minnesota Twins , Cleveland Indians , New York Yankees , San Diego Padres , Atlanta Braves and Montreal Expos .Nettles was one of the best...
- Harmon KillebrewHarmon KillebrewHarmon Clayton Killebrew , nicknamed "Killer" and "Hammerin' Harmon", was an American professional baseball first baseman, third baseman, and left fielder. During his 22-year career in Major League Baseball , he played for the Washington Senators, a team which later became the Minnesota Twins, and...
- Minnie MendozaMinnie MendozaCristobal Rigoberto Mendoza Carreras , better known as Minnie Mendoza, is a former Major League Baseball infielder and coach who played for the Minnesota Twins during the 1970 MLB season.- Playing career :...
- Tony OlivaTony OlivaTony Pedro Oliva is a former Major League Baseball right fielder and designated hitter. He played his entire 15-year baseball career for the Minnesota Twins . He batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- Early WynnEarly WynnEarly Wynn Jr. , nicknamed "Gus", was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. During a 25-year baseball career, he pitched for the Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox...
- Jeff Schaefer
As the O's
- Rick DempseyRick DempseyJohn Rikard Dempsey is an American former professional baseball player. He played for 24 seasons as a catcher in Major League Baseball from to , most notably for the Baltimore Orioles...
- Steve FinleySteve FinleySteven Allen Finley is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.-Early life:Finley, who grew up in Paducah, Kentucky, attended Paducah Tilghman High School and Southern Illinois University, where he earned a degree in physiology and played for the baseball team from 1984–87.-College, Team USA,...
- Eddie MurrayEddie MurrayEddie Clarence Murray , nicknamed "Steady Eddie", is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and designated hitter. He was known as one of the most reliable and productive hitters of his era. Murray is regarded as one of the best switch hitters ever to play the game...
- Cal Ripken, Jr.Cal Ripken, Jr.Calvin Edwin "Cal" Ripken, Jr. , nicknamed "Iron Man", is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and third baseman. He played his entire 21-year baseball career for the Baltimore Orioles ....
- Jeff Schaefer
- Curt SchillingCurt SchillingCurtis Montague "Curt" Schilling is a former American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He helped lead the Philadelphia Phillies to the World Series in and won World Series championships in with the Arizona Diamondbacks and in and with the Boston Red Sox. Schilling retired with a...
As the Knights
- Joe BorchardJoe BorchardJoseph Edward Borchard is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He last played in the major leagues in 2007. Borchard was the 12th pick of the first round in the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft out of Stanford University by the Chicago White Sox...
- José CansecoJosé CansecoJosé Canseco Capas, Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball manager, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League and former Major League Baseball player. He is the identical twin brother of former major league player and current teammate Ozzie Canseco...
- Mark Clark
- Joe CredeJoe CredeJoseph Taylor Crede is a Major League Baseball third baseman who is currently a free agent. Crede attended high school at Fatima High School in Westphalia, Missouri which he led to 3 district championships and two final four berths as a pitcher...
- Josh Fields
- Brad FullmerBrad FullmerBradley Ryan Fullmer is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and designated hitter. In an eight year career, he played for the Montreal Expos , Toronto Blue Jays , Anaheim Angels , and the Texas Rangers .He hit a home run in his first major league at bat on September 2, 1997...
- Brian GilesBrian GilesBrian Stephen Giles is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. During his career he played for the Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres...
- Charlie HaegerCharlie HaegerCharles Wallis Haeger is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Boston Red Sox organization in Major League Baseball.-High school:...
- Liván HernándezLiván HernándezEisler Liván Hernández Carrera is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher. He is the half-brother of pitcher Orlando "El Duque" Hernández.-Playing career:...
- Paul KonerkoPaul KonerkoPaul Henry Konerko is an American professional baseball first baseman who has played for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball since 1999. He previously played with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds . Konerko helped the Chicago White Sox win the 2005 World Series, the...
- Charles NagyCharles NagyCharles Harrison Nagy is an American former Major League Baseball All-Star right-handed pitcher who played for 14 seasons in the major leagues from to , mostly with the Cleveland Indians, and currently serves as the pitching coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks.-Early life and amateur career:Nagy...
- Chad OgeaChad OgeaChad Wayne Ogea is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He made his MLB debut in and played his final game in .-Professional playing career:...
- Jake PeavyJake PeavyJacob Edward Peavy is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Chicago White Sox. He bats and throws right-handed...
- Manny RamírezManny RamírezManuel "Manny" Arístides Ramírez Onelcida is a retired Dominican-American professional baseball outfielder. He was recognized for great batting skill and power, a nine-time Silver Slugger and one of 25 players to hit 500 career home runs. Ramirez's 21 grand slams are third all-time, and his 28...
- Edgar RenteríaEdgar RenteríaEdgar Enrique Rentería Herazo , nicknamed "The Barranquilla Baby," is a Colombian professional baseball shortstop. He throws and bats right-handed. Previously, he has played for the Florida Marlins, the St...
- Aaron RowandAaron RowandAaron Ryan Rowand is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who has played for the San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies. He was released by the Giants in September 2011.-Early life and college career:...
- Frank Thomas
- Jim ThomeJim ThomeJames Howard "Jim" Thome is a Major League Baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is the eighth player to hit 600 home runs in the major leagues. He is widely considered a future Hall of Famer.-Cleveland Indians :...
- Andrés TorresAndres TorresAndrés "Yungo" Torres Jr. is a Major League Baseball outfielder with the San Francisco Giants. He has also played for the Detroit Tigers and the Texas Rangers.-Early life:...
Coaches
- Calvin GriffithCalvin GriffithCalvin Robertson Griffith , born Calvin Robertson in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, was a Major League Baseball team owner...
- Hornets 1938-41 - Jimmy WilliamsJimmy Williams (coach)James Bernard Williams is a Canadian former outfielder, coach and manager in minor league baseball and coach in Major League Baseball. Williams threw and batted right-handed, stood 5'10" tall and weighed 180 pounds...
- O's 1980 - Grady LittleGrady LittleWilliam Grady Little is a former manager in Major League Baseball. He managed the Boston Red Sox from 2002 to 2003 and the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2006 to 2007...
- O's 1984 - Charlie ManuelCharlie ManuelCharles Fuqua Manuel, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball outfielder and current Major League Baseball manager of the Philadelphia Phillies...
- Knights 1993 - Tom SpencerTom Spencer (baseball coach)Hubert Thomas Spencer is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played during one season at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox. After his playing career, he began a career managing in the minor leagues...
- Knights 1999 - Marc BombardMarc BombardMarc Bombard was the Philadelphia Phillies first base coach from 2005-2006. Before coaching, Bombard pitched in the Cincinnati Reds organization from 1971 to 1977. At one point his roommate was Randy "Macho Man" Savage. In 1978, he became a minor league manager and coach for the Reds...
- Manager 2007-2008 - Chris ChamblissChris ChamblissCarroll Christopher Chambliss is a former Major League Baseball player who played from to for the Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves...
- Manager 2009-2010 - Joe McEwingJoe McEwingJoseph Earl McEwing is a former Major League Baseball player who spent most of his career with the New York Mets, where he played from through . Nicknamed "Super Joe", he was the prototypical utility player who could play any position on the field well...
- Manager 2011-present