Andrew Knapp

Andrew Knapp

31-Year-Old CatcherC
Detroit Tigers AAA
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Andrew Knapp in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
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$Signed a one-year, minor-league contract with the Tigers in January of 2023.
Misses out on Opening Day roster
CDetroit Tigers  AAA
March 24, 2023
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Knapp won't be included on the Opening Day roster and will be reassigned to minor-league camp, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
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The Tigers will instead keep Eric Haase and Jake Rogers as their catchers for Opening Day. Knapp will remain in camp with the team and will likely return to Triple-A for the start of the season, where he slashed .245/.313/.486 in 230 plate appearances last year.
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+26%
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+169%
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2021vs Left .355 55 2 0 3 0 .135 .182 .173
Since 2021vs Right .447 150 15 2 12 0 .152 .235 .212
2023vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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2022vs Left .900 5 1 0 1 0 .250 .400 .500
2022vs Right .334 41 3 0 3 0 .114 .220 .114
2021vs Left .306 50 1 0 2 0 .125 .160 .146
2021vs Right .488 109 12 2 9 0 .165 .241 .247
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Since 2021Home .396 106 9 1 7 0 .137 .217 .179
Since 2021Away .449 99 8 1 8 0 .157 .224 .225
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2022Away .322 13 1 0 0 0 .091 .231 .091
2021Home .385 73 6 1 3 0 .134 .205 .179
2021Away .467 86 7 1 8 0 .167 .224 .244
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Knapp made the most of his limited chances in 2020, hitting .278/.404/.444 in 89 plate appearances, quite a change from the .204/.305/.319 line he managed over the previous two seasons. He did seemingly benefit from a .346 BABIP en route to that strong line, though Statcast expressed very little skepticism, giving him a .265 xBA. He made significant strides in his plate discipline, improving his walk rate from 11.3% to 16.9% while cutting his strikeout rate from 31.9% to 21.3%. Small-sample caveats certainly apply here, and the idea that a career backup catcher suddenly took major steps forward in his talent level in his age-28 season seems unlikely, but it was quite an encouraging year nonetheless. The Phillies brought back J.T. Realmuto on a long-term contract, so Knapp will reprise his 2020 role going forward.
Being J.T. Realmuto's backup is a pretty easy job. Realmuto led all catchers with 130 starts behind the plate, leaving little work for Knapp, who received just 160 plate appearances on the season. He didn't do much with his sporadic playing time, hitting just .213/.318/.324 with two homers. To be fair to the 28-year-old, it's hard to get into a rhythm with so little playing time, so he might be expected to hitter better if given more at-bats, but he's a far cry from an offensive weapon. He's graded out as a below-average defender over his three-year career as well, meaning he offers very little even in a backup role. If injuries do open up a starting job, Knapp would be worth a look in deep leagues as he's not a total zero at the plate, but there's little reason to be interested until then.
After posting a solid (for a catcher) .257/.368/.368 line in his rookie campaign, Knapp regressed across the board in 2018, hitting just .198/.294/.316 in 215 PA. The main culprit was a spike in his strikeout rate, which rose to an untenable 34.9% after sitting at 27.5% in 2017. Knapp's role diminished along with his performance, going from a 50-50 split with Jorge Alfaro to the clear No. 2 and eventually a minor-league demotion after the Phillies acquired Wilson Ramos at the trade deadline. Chances are, Knapp will spend most of 2019 as the backup behind the plate, a role he should be able to perform capably enough in given the low offensive standards for the position. There is a chance that he can provide a useful batting average should he find his way into a larger role, but the ceiling is low enough that he can safely be ignored in most formats.
Knapp had a decent rookie season as the Phillies' backup catcher. His 95 wRC+ ranked 20th among catchers with at least 200 plate appearances, 13 spots higher than starter Cameron Rupp. On most teams, that would be enough to give Knapp a good shot at taking the starting job next season, but the emergence of the younger and more talented Jorge Alfaro means Knapp's roster spot may be in jeopardy. Alfaro looks to be in line for the starting job after hitting .318/.360/.514 in 29 games, leaving Knapp and Rupp to fight for the backup job. Both have proven themselves to be capable major leaguers, so it's possible a trade may be in the works. If he ends up in a favorable situation, Knapp could provide close to average catcher value, especially in OBP leagues, as his .368 on-base percentage is much more of an asset than his .368 slugging percentage or his three home runs.
Knapp opened eyes in 2015 after slashing .360/.419/.631 with 11 home runs in 214 at-bats at Double-A. That performance and the presence of fellow catching prospect Jorge Alfaro were enough to get Knapp promoted to Triple-A in 2016. That proved to be more of a challenge. The switch-hitting Knapp struggled against righties, hitting just .258 with a .684 OPS, but was solid against lefties with a .277 average and .772 OPS. He saw his strikeout rate jump from 17.8 percent at Double-A to 24.2 percent last season. The Phillies brought in Bryan Holaday to serve as Cameron Rupp's backup in 2017, giving Knapp and Alfaro more time to work in the upper levels of the minors. He could be pushed to first base or a corner outfield spot this year as Alfaro will likely be moved up to Triple-A to continue his development as a hitter. Of course if one of Alfaro or Knapp is forcing the issue, the team would likely send Holaday to Triple-A and begin the youth movement behind the dish.
Knapp, a second-round pick in 2013, opened last season at High-A Clearwater and was promoted to Double-A Reading in late June after slashing .262/.356/.369 with two home runs. He really took off after his promotion, slashing .360/.419/.631 with 11 home runs in 214 at-bats at Reading. He obviously can't sustain that pace, but he is showing skill growth, which should allow him to remain successful as he advances. Knapp also cut his strikeout rate from 22.4% at Clearwater to 17.8% at Reading. His walk rate dipped slightly, but his BB/K ratio has improved thanks to the reduction in strikeouts. There have been questions about Knapp's ability to stick behind the plate, but recent reports suggest that he is showing enough improvement there that a position change not on the radar, though the Phillies have two solid catching prospects in Knapp and Jorge Alfaro. Knapp will likely make it to the majors first, perhaps as soon as 2016, but it remains to be seen which of the two will be the long term answer behind the dish for the Phils.
Knapp, a second-round pick in 2013, got a late start to his season last year while he finished up his recovery from offseason Tommy John surgery. He was initially assigned to High-A Clearwater where he started off slow at the plate. The Phillies opted to move him down a level and he went on to hit .290/.354/.438 with five home runs for Low-A Lakewood. The Phillies believe Knapp could move quickly through their system. He'll likely open the year at Clearwater and could be moved up to Double-A by midseason if he gets off to a good start at the plate.
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Lands in Detroit
CDetroit Tigers  AAA
January 3, 2023
Knapp signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Clears waivers
CSan Francisco Giants  AAA
September 9, 2022
Knapp cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
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Designated for assignment
CSan Francisco Giants  AAA
September 6, 2022
Knapp was designated for assignment by the Giants on Tuesday.
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Joining Giants
CSan Francisco Giants  AAA
August 31, 2022
Knapp had his contract selected by the Giants on Wednesday, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.
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Finds work with Giants
CSan Francisco Giants  AAA
July 25, 2022
Knapp signed a minor-league contract with the Giants on Friday.
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