Landon Knack

Landon Knack is a right-handed starting pitcher who reached the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers after being selected in the 2nd round (23rd pick) of the 2020 MLB Draft out of East Tennessee State. Born July 15, 1997, in Johnson City, Tennessee, he attended Science Hill High School and later developed into a 6-foot-2, 220-pound pitcher. Knack’s MLB Debut Date was April 17, 2024. In the 2024 regular season, he logged 69.0 innings across 15 games (12 starts), posting a 3.652 ERA with a 1.101 WHIP and 69 strikeouts (9.0 K/9). He allowed 14 home runs (1.827 HR/9) and finished with a 0.479 WAR in the provided Landon Knack Stats. In 2025, his usage included both starting and bullpen work: 42.1 innings over 10 games (7 starts) with a 4.89 ERA, 1.394 WHIP, and 42 strikeouts (8.929 K/9), plus one save. His pitch mix in the data features a four-seam fastball averaging 93.1 mph, a changeup around 84.6 mph, and a slider near 85.3 mph, with whiff rates led by the changeup (33.3%). This Landon Knack MLB profile reflects a pitcher used in multiple roles at the major-league level.