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Baseball player
Marcus Allen Knecht (born June 21, 1990) is a Canadian professional baseball outfielder for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL). Prior to beginning his professional career, he played college baseball at Oklahoma State University and Connors State College . Knecht has also competed for the Canadian national baseball team .
Career
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Knecht attended St. Michael's College School in Toronto and played youth baseball with the North York Baseball Association in Toronto. He represented the Province of Ontario in the Canadian Championships. In the 23rd round (698th overall) of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft , the Milwaukee Brewers selected Knecht, but he did not sign.[1] Oklahoma State University–Stillwater to play college baseball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys baseball team in the Big 12 Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association 's (NCAA) Division I . He received only 12 at bats in 2009, which prompted him to transfer to Connors State College for 2010.[2] [3]
Toronto Blue Jays
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Knecht was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the third round (113th overall) of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft ,[1] [3] Jake Barrett the previous year.[4] Auburn Doubledays of the Class-A Short Season New York–Penn League , and slashed .268/.345/.437 with 5 home runs and 34 RBI. Knecht was voted the Canadian Baseball Network player of the year in 2010.[3] Baseball America [2] Lansing Lugnuts of the Single–A Midwest League in 2011, where he batted .273/.377/.474 with 16 home runs and 86 RBI. Knecht played for the Dunedin Blue Jays in the High–A Florida State League in 2012, hitting .210/.302/.389 in 126 games.[5]
Minnesota Twins
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The Minnesota Twins signed Knecht to a minor-league contract on April 3, 2015. He split the season between the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts and the High-A Fort Myers Miracle , accumulating a .221/.320/.310 batting line with 2 home runs and 48 RBI. He was released by the Twins organization on March 28, 2016.[6]
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On April 20, 2016, Knecht signed with the Québec Capitales of the Can-Am League .[7] [8]
Toronto Maple Leafs
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On April 9, 2018, Knecht signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Intercounty Baseball League .[9] [10]
West Virginia Power
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On May 27, 2021, Knecht signed with the West Virginia Power of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball .[11] [12]
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On April 7, 2024, after two years of inactivity, Knecht signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Intercounty Baseball League .[13]
International career
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Knecht has played for the Canadian national baseball team. He played in the 2008 World Junior Baseball Championship ,[1] 2011 Baseball World Cup ,[14] bronze medal , and the 2011 Pan American Games , where Canada won the gold medal .[15]
References
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^ a b Griffin, Richard (February 25, 2011). "Griffin: Jays in search of Knecht big thing" . thestar.com . Retrieved March 9, 2012 .
^ a b c nurun.com (December 30, 2010). "And the winners are... - The Sudbury Star - Ontario, CA" . The Sudbury Star. Retrieved November 15, 2013 .
^ "Jays select homegrown talent with Day 2 pick | MLB.com: News" . Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved November 15, 2013 .
^ "Blue Jays outfield prospect Jake Marisnick seeks steady climb through organization | bluejays.com: News" . Toronto.bluejays.mlb.com. Retrieved November 15, 2013 .
^ "Marcus Knecht Stats, Highlights, Bio" . MiLB.com . Retrieved April 10, 2016 .
^ "Marcus Knecht avec les Capitales de Québec" . rds.ca (in French). April 20, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016 .
^ "Can-Am League Transactions" . canamleague.com . Archived from the original on June 5, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2018 .
^ "Leafs Sign Former Blue Jays Minor Leaguer Marcus Knecht | Intercounty Baseball League" . theibl.ca . Retrieved April 9, 2018 .
^ "Marcus Knecht - Intercounty Baseball League - player" .
^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions" .
^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions" .
^ "2024 Transactions" . theibl.ca . Retrieved April 7, 2024 .
^ "Canada advances at IBAF World Cup" . sportsnet.ca. October 9, 2011. Retrieved November 15, 2013 .
^ nurun.com (January 30, 2012). "Canada golden on baseball's world stage | Bob Elliott | Columnists | Sports | London Free Press" . Lfpress.com. Retrieved November 15, 2013 .
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