| Andrew Knapp | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Knapp with the Toledo Mud Hens in 2023 | |
| Texas Rangers | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: November 9, 1991 Roseville, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 6, 2017, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Batting average | .209 |
| Home runs | 13 |
| Runs batted in | 66 |
| Teams | |
Andrew Michael Knapp (born November 9, 1991) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants. He played college baseball for the University of California, Berkeley. He was drafted by the Phillies in the second round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft and ascended through the Phillies' minor league system in four seasons, winning the organization's award for best minor league player in 2015.
A switch hitter, Knapp made his big league debut in 2017 and served as the team's primary backup catcher for five seasons. Known for his defensive skills and ability to handle the pitching staff, he has been called one of the best backup catchers in baseball.[1]
- ^ Brookover, Bob (March 17, 2021). "Andrew Knapp gives Phillies quality insurance as backup catcher". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved September 3, 2022.