No. 1 / Knuckleball: Swings / 2018
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Knuckleball: Swings 2018
Recorded swings at this type of pitch, including bunts. Uses pitches recorded as knuckleball.
Recorded pitch types. Usage divides by all delivered pitches, including unknown types. Speed is in mph, spin in rpm and extension in feet. Averages use measured pitches only. Whiffs divide misses by swings. Data through December 31, 2018. Data refreshed Sep 9, 2026, 10:25 AM UTC.
| # | Player | Team | KN swings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  S. WrightSteven Wright |  BOS | |
| 2 |  A. BlandinoAlex Blandino |  CIN | |
| 3 |  E. KratzErik Kratz |  MIL |
- KN swings
- Recorded swings at this type of pitch, including bunts. Uses pitches recorded as knuckleball.
Understanding Knuckleball: Swings
Recorded swings at this type of pitch, including bunts. Uses pitches recorded as knuckleball.
Season rankings use regular-season records. A player has one combined row across teams; the team label identifies the associated team, not a separate team stint.
Source: MLB statistics and MLBDB derived measures. Formulas describe the measure above. Data refreshed Sep 9, 2026, 10:25 AM UTC.