Stetson University Athletics

Freshman (2019): Saw action on the mound in three games, all in relief ... Pitched a total of 2.2 innings, allowing six earned runs on five hits.

High School: Played for coach Ralph Henriquez at Key West HS ... Posted a .317 batting average over his last two seasons with 13 doubles, two triples and two home runs ... Drove in 25 runs in 54 games ... Was a standout on the mound, posting a 12-1 record over two years with a 2.30 ERA ... Recorded 141 strikeouts in 97.1 innings of work in 23 games, including 14 starts ... Pitched three complete games and had one shutout ... Held opposing hitters to a .201 batting average ... Earned All-District honors as a pitcher twice ... Was named the Monroe County Player of the Year as a senior after posting a 10-1 record on the mound ... Was also the 5A-16 District Pitcher of the Year ... Led his team to back-to-back district titles ... Was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 27th round of the 2018 MLB Draft ... Was an honor roll student ... Chose Stetson over Florida State.

Personal: Full name is Antonio Alexander Knowles ... Was born on January 15, 2000, in Key West ... Is the son of Michael and Kimberly Knowles ... Has one brother, Tyler (29) ... Has two sisters, Ashley and Savannah ... Is related to former professional tennis player Mark Knowles, who was a five-time Olympian from the Bahamas and a three time grand slam winner in double ... Is a Sport Business major.