Current Status:  Non-Active

Scott  Knighton

11 # Shortstop

Opening Day Age: @  EXP: 2 Years

     Full Name:  Scott  Knighton

     Birthplace:    Gurnee, IL

     Born:   October  1st,  1982

     High School:   Warren Township

     College:  University of Hard Knocks

     MLS debut:   May 6th, 2003

     Nickname:   Scotty

     Bats:   Right   /  Throws:   Right

    Height:   5’09”  /  Weight:   150

     Sanctions:   N.S.A.   /  A.S.A.

     League Level:   Recreational

     Tourney Level:   Rookie

GmsP.A.A.B.RunsO.B.HitsO.B.P1H2H3H4HS.L.GX.B.RBIsKOBBA.V.GO.P.SRERFCR / GOB / GH / GBI / G
2003 Stats------------------------
Career------------------------
Playoffs------------------------
Tournaments------------------------
Fall League208981395743.64040210.58031918.5311.221632.02.92.21.0

Scouting Grades:

Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 55 | Overall: 52

First Pro Contract:   Go Jo’s Softball

WHAT? Acquisition:  Signed as a Free Agent,  Fall League  2003

Team debut:  9-23-03  vs.  Bally Muck Club,  at  Belvidere, South’  going  ( 2  for  4 ,  2 RBIs )

Last Game:  10-23-03  vs.  10th Inning Squad,  at  Belvidere, South’  going  ( 4  for  5 ,  3B , 3 Runs )

Safely Reaching Base:

First Base Hit:   Tuesday  September 23rd, 2003  vs.  Bally Muck Club,  Gm 1  at  Belvidere, South’

First Double:   Tuesday  September 30th, 2003  vs.  Yellow Jackets,  Gm 2  at  Belvidere, North’

First Triple:    Tuesday  October 23rd, 2003  vs.  10th Inning Squad,  Gm 2  at  Belvidere, South’

First Home Run:   *

Scouting Report

Hitting

High expectations may have played a role in Scott Knighton’ struggles. Normally a very patient hitter with a discerning eye at the plate, his walks and strikeout numbers both trended in the right direction during his last season, and his ground ball rate increased as well. From his open stance, he’ll stride toward the pitch and try to pull anything on the inner half, or go to the opposite field with anything outside. In previous years, his extra base hits went to all fields, but lately they went almost exclusively to right. Perhaps he was pressing, trying to justify a starting spot in the lineup as an emerging star.

Base-Running & Defense

Scott Knighton is a speedy runner for his built, and will take an extra base on any hit ball if the outfielder isn’t vigilant. He’ll break up a double play or run over a catcher blocking the plate like a fullback taking out a safety. He positions himself well in the infield and reads the ball off the bat better than most, Knighton his above average foot speed when going after them grounders and liners that try to find the infield gaps. Knighton’ arm is above average and quite accurate.

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