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Name Team Age
Rich Knothe Retired (1992, Age 38) Died (2025, Age 71)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 9
(1972)
SS B/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Ted Williams League 0 16 years (34 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ A+ C+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B- B+ B+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
A- D-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D+
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
A+ A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C- 0 5/1/1954
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
4 6 11
Alt Pos (1B) Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (RF)
A+ (92.5 %) B- (59.6 %) C- (31.6 %)

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Year League Award
1978NLAll Star Reserve (SS)
1979NLAll Star Starter (SS)
1980NLAll Star Reserve (SS)
1981NLAll Star Reserve (SS)
1982NLAll Star Reserve (SS)
1983NLAll Star Starter (SS)
1985NLAll Star Reserve (1B)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1992-11-01Rich Knothe has retired from the Cincinnati Cyclones
1992-06-21The Cincinnati Cyclones have re-claimed Rich Knothe from the waiver wire.
1992-06-21The Cincinnati Cyclones have designated Rich Knothe for assignment.
1984-06-12A trade has been completed between the Cincinnati Cyclones and the Brooklyn Bullys. The Brooklyn Bullys receive Joe Mizell, Will Hudson from the Cincinnati Cyclones in exchange for Rich Knothe, Everett Gentile, Jim Parker.
1981-04-26Rich Knothe of the Brooklyn Bullys is injured and is expected to be out 46 days.
1976-09-29The Brooklyn Bullys have promoted Rich Knothe to the major league team. The Brooklyn Bullys have promoted Bob Priddy to the major league team.