Skip To Main Content
Skip To Main Content

Pfeiffer University

Pfeiffer University Falcons Official Athletics Website of the Pfeiffer University Falcons

Hall of Fame

Rico Grier

Mark McKnight

  • Class
  • Induction
    2015
  • Sport(s)
    Baseball



Mark McKnight
Baseball
1975-79

 

Baseball
·         All Conference
·         All Conference Tournament
·         All District
·         Drafted and signed by Detroit Tigers

After Graduation

  • Played with the Bristol Tigers
  • Managed the Florence Flames
  • Joined the Major League Scouting Ranks in 1989
  • Mark was directly involved in drafting and signing eleven Major League All-Stars including:
    • David Price
    • Josh Hamilton
    • Andrew McCutchen
    • Evan Longoria
    • Jose Bautista
  • Mark was named Scout of the Month in May 2002
  • Twice has been a member of MLB Organization of the Year
    • Pittsburgh Pirates 2002
    • Cincinnati Reds 2012
  • Currently serves as National Scouting Supervisor for the Cincinnati Reds
  • Mark and wife Mary along with sons Matt and Luke reside in Charlotte
Explore HOF Explore Hall of Fame Members