Brandon Knight
Kiwoom Heroes – No. 24
Pitcher
Born: (1975-10-01)October 1, 1975 (age 50) Oxnard, California, U.S.
Batted: Left Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 5, 2001, for the New York Yankees
NPB: March 29, 2003, for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks
KBO: August 1, 2009, for the Nexen Heroes
Last appearance
NPB: August 31, 2005, for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters
MLB: September 18, 2008, for the New York Mets
KBO: May 6, 2014, for the Nexen Heroes
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	1-0
Earned run average	8.62
Strikeouts	24
NPB statistics
Win–loss record	6-6
Earned run average	5.95
Strikeouts	96
KBO statistics
Win–loss record	48-38
Earned run average	3.84
Strikeouts	591
Stats atBaseball Reference
Teams
As player New York Yankees (2001–2002) Fukuoka Daiei Hawks (2003–2004) Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters (2005) New York Mets (2008) Samsung Lions (2009–2010) Nexen Heroes (2011–2014) As coach Hwaseong Heroes Pitching Coordinator (2015–2017) Nexen Heroes Pitching Coach (2017–2018) Kiwoom Heroes Pitching Coach (2019–present)
Medals Men'sbaseball Representing United States Olympic Games 2008 Beijing Team

Brandon Michael Knight (born October 1, 1975) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher andcoach. Knight playedMajor League Baseball for theNew York Yankees and theNew York Mets,Nippon Professional Baseball for theFukuoka Daiei Hawks and theHokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, and in theKBO League for theNexen Heroes. He is the current pitching coach for theKiwoom Heroes of the KBO.

Knight, who was selected by theTexas Rangers in the1995 amateur draft,^[1] was traded by the Rangers to the New York Yankees on December 13, 1999, with pitcherSam Marsonek for outfielderChad Curtis, and appeared in 11 major league games for theNew York Yankees in2001 and2002.^[2]

From2003–2005, Knight played forNippon Professional Baseball (NPB) in Japan. He spent two years inFukuoka, Japan playing for theFukuoka Daiei Hawks and one year inSapporo, Japan playing for theNippon Ham Fighters.

Upon returning to the United States, Knight signed and played in thePittsburgh Pirates organization for the2006 season.

In2007, Knight signed with theSomerset Patriots of theAtlantic League.Brett Jodie, the former Yankee pitcher, now the Patriots pitching coach noticed that Knight's release point was too high. After Knight modified his release point, his command and velocity improved. The Mets decided to purchase his contract and signed him to theirTriple-A team (New Orleans Zephyrs) inNew Orleans, Louisiana.^[3]

While pitching for the New Orleans Zephyrs, Knight was selected to play for theU.S. Olympic team at the2008 Summer Olympics inBeijing, China.^[3] Knight pitched in two baseball games at the Olympics, earning one win.^[4] He earned a bronze medal as part of the U.S. team.

Knight made his first career major leaguestart inShea Stadium for the New York Mets on July 26,2008, against theSt. Louis Cardinals. He allowed fourruns in the first inning, but settled down, and held the Cardinals scoreless through the next four innings. Though he left the game with the Mets leading 5-4, thebullpen was unable to hold the lead and Knight was denied his first major leaguewin. He was designated for assignment the following day,^[5] so that he could remain on the Olympic Roster. He was recalled to the Mets when rosters expanded in September, and he earned his first MLB win later in the year.

On July 24, 2009, the New York Mets released Knight so that he could sign with theSamsung Lions in South Korea. On August 4, 2010, he was released from Samsung Lions due to an injury.^{[citation needed]}

Knight played with theNexen Heroes Baseball Club ofSeoul,South Korea from 2011 to 2014. In 2012 he led the KBO in ERA with 2.20 and innings pitched with 208-2/3, and was second in wins with 16. His career record in Korea was 48 wins and 38 losses with anERA of 3.84.

Since his retirement in 2015, Knight has been coaching within the Heroes organization. He is the franchise's current pitching coach.^[6]

Knight was born inOxnard, California. He was raised inVentura, California, and continues to reside there with his wife Brooke and children.

• Rule 5 draft results

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