| Randy Knorr | |
|---|---|
_(51102671365)_(cropped).png) Knorr with the Nationals in 2021 | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: November 12, 1968 San Gabriel, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 5, 1991, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 9, 2001, for the Montreal Expos | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .226 |
| Home runs | 24 |
| Runs batted in | 88 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
As player
As coach | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Randy Duane Knorr (born November 12, 1968) is an American professional baseball player, coach, and manager. He is currently the catching coordinator for the Washington Nationals. Knorr is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Toronto Blue Jays (1991–95), Houston Astros (1996–97 and 1999), Florida Marlins (1998), Texas Rangers (2000) and Montreal Expos (2001).
Career
[edit]Playing career
[edit]He was on the Blue Jays during their 1991 American League Eastern Division and 1992 and 1993 World Series wins. He also helped the Astros win the 1997 and 1999 National League Central Division. During the Australian summer of 1989-90, Knorr played ball for the Melbourne Monarchs and the Williamstown Wolves.
In 11 seasons, Knorr played in 253 games and compiled a .226 batting average with 24 home runs and 88 RBI. Shortly before he retired, he played for the Edmonton Trappers. In July 2004, Knorr became a citizen of Canada. He played with the CARDENALES DE LARA BBC in the venezuelan winter league in the 90-91 season being champions for the first time in the venezuelan league
Coaching career
[edit]In 2008, he was the manager of the Potomac Nationals, who he guided to the 2008 Carolina League Mills Cup championship on Sept. 12, 2008. He served as the bullpen coach for the Washington Nationals for the last half of the 2006 season and was hired to be the bullpen coach for a second time in 2009. He was promoted to bench coach in 2012, and served in that capacity under Davey Johnson and then Matt Williams, for 4 years. Shortly after the 2015 season, Williams was fired as the manager, and Knorr was told that his contract would not be renewed;[1] soon afterwards, Knorr returned to the Nationals organization as Senior Advisor to the General Manager for Player Development.[2]
On October 23, 2017, Randy was named the manager of the Syracuse Chiefs, the Washington Nationals Triple-A affiliate. He previously managed the Chiefs in 2011.[citation needed]
On October 28, 2020, he was named first base coach for the Washington Nationals. On October 10, 2021, Knorr was removed from his position and assigned to a player development role.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ ESPN
- ^ Wagner, James (October 12, 2015). "Randy Knorr, Bobby Henley and Matt LeCroy stay with the Nationals in new roles". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
- ^ "Bob Henley, Randy Knorr will not be on Nationals' major league coaching staff in 2022 - The Washington Post". The Washington Post.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Pelota Binaria (Venezuelan Winter League)
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| Preceded by | Potomac Nationals Manager 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Washington Nationals Bullpen Coach 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Potomac Nationals Manager 2007-2008 |
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| Preceded by | Washington Nationals Bullpen Coach 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Harrisburg Senators Manager 2010-2010 |
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| Preceded by | Syracuse Chiefs Manager 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Washington Nationals Bench Coach 2012–2015 |
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| Preceded by | Syracuse Chiefs Manager 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Washington Nationals First Base Coach 2020-present |
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