Blaine Knight

Blaine Anthony Knight (born June 28, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization.

Blaine Knight
Baltimore Orioles
Pitcher
Born: (1996-06-28) June 28, 1996
Bryant, Arkansas
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Career

Knight attended and graduated from Bryant High School in Bryant, Arkansas. In 2014, as a junior, he was 11–0 with a 0.49 ERA, helping lead Bryant to a state title.[1] As a senior in 2015 he compiled a 6–2 record and 1.34 ERA while striking out 77 batters and walking only four in 57.2 innings pitched.[2] He was not drafted out of high school in the 2015 MLB draft and enrolled at the University of Arkansas to play college baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

As a freshman at Arkansas in 2016, Knight made 18 appearances on the mound (seven starts), compiled a 2.98 ERA and struck out 46 batters in 48.1 innings pitched for the Razorbacks.[3] In 2017, as a sophomore, he was the Razorbacks number one starter, and in April was named to the midseason watch list for Golden Spikes Award, an award given annually to the best amateur baseball player in the United States, after compiling a 5–1 record and 1.94 ERA in eight starts.[4] Knight finished the season with an 8–4 record and 3.28 ERA in 90.2 innings.[5] After the season, he was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 29th round of the 2017 MLB Draft,[6] but he did not sign and returned to Arkansas. In 2018, as a junior, Knight was named to the All-SEC Second Team,[7] and to the College World Series All-Tournament Team.[8] He finished his 2018 season with a 14-0 record and a 2.80 ERA in 19 starts.[9]

Knight was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 3rd round (87th overall) in the 2018 MLB draft,[10] and he signed for $1.1 million.[11] He made his professional debut with the Aberdeen IronBirds and spent the remainder of 2018 there, posting a 0-1 record with a 2.61 ERA in four starts.[12]

Knight began 2019 with the Delmarva Shorebirds[13] and was their Opening Day starter.[14] He was promoted to the Frederick Keys of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League after posting a 3-0 record with a 0.68 ERA and 33 strikeouts in five starts (26​2⁄3 innings pitched) with Delmarva.[15] Over 18 games (17 starts) with Frederick, Knight went 1-12 with a 6.13 ERA, striking out 56 and walking 39 over ​83 2⁄3 innings.[16]

References
  1. "Superhero: Blaine Knight". Saline County Lifestyles. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  2. "Knight named Louisville Slugger All-American". WholeHogSports. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  3. "Knight Rises: Sophomore Pitcher Carries Family Torch as Steady Starter". The Arkansas Traveler. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  4. "Arkansas pitcher Blaine Knight on watch list for Golden Spikes Award". SEC Country. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  5. "Blaine Knight thriving in junior season". The 3rd Man In. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  6. "Blaine Knight Drafted By Rangers In 29th Round". 5newsonline.com. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  7. "Shewmake, Helman make cut as 2018 SEC Baseball Awards Announced". kbtx.com. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  8. "OSU's Adley Rutschman named MOP after historic CWS - NCAA.com". www.ncaa.com.
  9. Melewski, Steve. "O's reach deals with Arkansas pitcher Blaine Knight, two other picks". MASNsports.
  10. "2018 MLB Draft Tracker". Major League Baseball.
  11. Encina, Eduardo A. "Orioles notes: David Hess optioned to Triple-A Norfolk; third-round pick Blaine Knight signs". baltimoresun.com.
  12. "Blaine Knight Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  13. "Baltimore Orioles' top picks highlight Delmarva Shorebirds' 2019 roster". Delmarva Now. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  14. "Baltimore Orioles Prospect Blaine Knight Solid In Crazy Delmarva Win". Fansided. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  15. Melewski, Steve (May 29, 2019). "Knight and Sedlock check out the Yard, plus more from Stewart". Mid-Atlantic Sports Network. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
  16. https://www.pitcherlist.com/dynasty-baltimore-orioles-2020-preseason-top-50-prospects/
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