Matthew Knauer

UCLA '29 || Sidearm RHP (4 ft release height), 85-88 || Personal: @matthewk36711

[Matthew Knauer @matthewk36711]

I’m excited to announce that I’ve been accepted into UCLA’s inaugural class of the Sports Leadership and Management minor in the Anderson School of Management. Thrilled for this opportunity!

[Matthew Knauer @matthewk36711]

I got on Trackman data for the first time so let's dive into the numbers!

Sweeper:
-18 inches horizontal (threw five 20+)

-7.2° Horizontal Approach Angle would be by far MLB's best sharpest approach

Release:
4 ft. release height would be 5th lowest in MLB (cont.)

[Matthew Knauer @matthewknauer21]

Threw four innings yesterday against the Sonoma Stompers, a really good team in the California Collegiate League.

4 innings
0 hits
0 runs
1 BB
7 Ks
13 whiffs

@Finkallday https://t.co/JRrS9V3Cic

[Matthew Knauer @matthewknauer21]

Proud to have ranked 12th in NorCal in @DigsPitcher WAR this season, as the only player in the top 25 #uncommitted, and 1 of 2 not committed to a Division I school.

[Matthew Knauer @matthewknauer21]

Made my first appearance of the summer on Sunday.

4 IP
0 R
0 BB
7 Ks
12 whiffs
42% CSW
@Leghorns19u @Finkallday

[Matthew Knauer @matthewk36711]

A bit of a different type of post today, but I'm gonna be diving into my own season, and my process for charting pitches. Below are the stats for each of my pitches. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get data from every single game, but I have the vast majority.

A thread 🧵

[Matthew Knauer @matthewknauer21]

Sad to have it end, but Redwood finished up a great season last week.

Final stats:
71 IP
21 appearances (1st in CA)
103 Ks (35%)
1.78 ERA
1.04 WHIP
4.6 pWAR (6th in NCS)

Video from last outing ⬇️

[Matthew Knauer @matthewknauer21]

In the semifinals yesterday against a really good Tam team, I threw a no-hitter on 116 pitches to send us to the championship game. I struck out six and had a 30% CSW. Command wasn't my best but I leaned on my slider heavily (39/61 strikes).

@DigsPitcher @ZootsBaseball

[Matthew Knauer @matthewknauer21]

Just finished up a great regular season, now ready for playoffs!

17 appearances (1st in California)
58 IP
89 Ks (37%)
20 BBs (8%)
1.81 ERA
1.19 FIP
4.4 pWAR

Currently ranked 5th in Norcal in @DigsPitcher WAR. Only player in the top 20 not committed Division one.

[Matthew Knauer @matthewknauer21]

Threw five shutout innings against TL yesterday, striking out 10 and walking none.

14/23 whiffs
45% CSW
71% strikes

On the year:
41% K rate
7% BB rate

[Matthew Knauer @matthewknauer21]

Struck out 8 over 4 shutout innings Saturday. Totaled 12 Ks in 5.1 innings over the weekend.

Currently ranked first in MCAL for @DigsPitcher pWAR, third in NCS, and fifth in Northern California.

[Matthew Knauer @matthewknauer21]

@Finkallday Thanks coach!

[Matthew Knauer @matthewknauer21]

Closed out the win against Marin Catholic on Friday.

3.2 innings
7 Ks
0 R
0 H
2 BBs
9 whiffs on 51 pitches

[Matthew Knauer @matthewknauer21]

Made another start on Friday against San Rafael. Sat 85-87 and touched 88 twice. Below are a few of my best sliders.

6.1 innings
10 Ks
1 BB
2 ER
12/13 whiffs on slider
17 total whiffs on 104 pitches

[Matthew Knauer @matthewknauer21]

Had a good outing in a loss last Friday to Archie Williams. Also got the save in our win Tuesday.

6 innings
11 Ks
3 runs
20 whiffs (17 on fastball)

Also tied for first in @DigsPitcher pitcher WAR in Northern California

[Matthew Knauer @matthewknauer21]

Made two appearances this week against Novato.

5.2 innings
7 Ks
0 R
2 H
2 BB
2 saves

Fastball: 85-87
Cutter: 81-83
Slider: 74-76
Changeup: 76-78

[Matthew Knauer @matthewknauer21]

Entered in the third inning against Saint Ignatius with the bases loaded, no outs, and I struck out the side. Went on to throw six more innings before the game ended in a tie in extra innings because of darkness. Final line:

7 innings (105 pitches)
9 Ks
2 ER
1 BB
33% CSW

[Matthew Knauer @matthewknauer21]

Threw two shutout innings with no baserunners (23/28 strikes) in my final tune-up before our first game Friday.

Final stats from the offseason and preseason:

31 innings
47 Ks (41.6%)
7 walks (6.2%)
7 hits (.067 BA)
2 ER (0.45 ERA)

[Matthew Knauer @matthewknauer21]

Had a great first outing in a scrimmage against Analy yesterday.

3 innings
4 Ks
1 hit
1 BB
0 runs
68% strikes

Mixed 4-seam, cutter, and slider pretty equally

[Matthew Knauer @matthewknauer21]

Stat line from my final winter outing:

5 IP
5 Ks
0 BB
1 H
0 R
60 pitches
9 whiffs
69% first pitch strikes