2023 Stats
AVG
.232
HR
5
RBI
12
R
12
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Knizner played more than expected last season as the Yadier Molina retirement tour was interrupted by a long IL stint for a sore knee. To say Knizner took advantage is a backhanded compliment considering his wRC+ was 79, albeit higher than the prior year's 50 mark. His 21% contact rate isn't the issue; he just doesn't hit the ball with much authority. There was a time the Cardinals hoped Knizner's strong contact skills would support a developing hit tool but signing Willson Contreras suggests they've changed their mind. Knizner is earmarked to back up Willson Contreras, but his hold on the job is tenuous as Knizner is a subpar defender and Jose Herrera looms. If Knizner is on top of your queue, you need a longer queue. Read Past Outlooks
Goes deep in loss
Knizner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
Knizner provided the Cardinals' lone run with a seventh-inning blast off Pirates starter Rich Hill. While playing time is once again scarce for Knizner, he's homered in each of his last two games and hit safely in four of his last five contests. He's at a .232/.259/.476 slash line with five homers, 12 RBI, 12 runs scored and a stolen base over 86 plate appearances -- solid numbers for a backup catcher.
Knizner provided the Cardinals' lone run with a seventh-inning blast off Pirates starter Rich Hill. While playing time is once again scarce for Knizner, he's homered in each of his last two games and hit safely in four of his last five contests. He's at a .232/.259/.476 slash line with five homers, 12 RBI, 12 runs scored and a stolen base over 86 plate appearances -- solid numbers for a backup catcher.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+34%
OPS vs RHP
2023
+5%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2021vs Left | .476 | 142 | 4 | 12 | .140 | ||||
| Since 2021vs Right | .637 | 422 | 6 | 34 | .227 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .759 | 28 | 2 | 3 | .231 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .723 | 58 | 3 | 9 | .232 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .507 | 65 | 2 | 8 | .138 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .629 | 228 | 2 | 17 | .238 | ||||
| 2021vs Left | .274 | 49 | 0 | 1 | .089 | ||||
| 2021vs Right | .608 | 136 | 1 | 8 | .207 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+1%
OPS on Road
2023
+5%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2021Home | .592 | 249 | 5 | 23 | .200 | ||||
| Since 2021Away | .600 | 315 | 5 | 23 | .208 | ||||
| 2023Home | .711 | 34 | 2 | 7 | .219 | ||||
| 2023Away | .749 | 52 | 3 | 5 | .240 | ||||
| 2022Home | .619 | 117 | 2 | 13 | .210 | ||||
| 2022Away | .590 | 176 | 2 | 12 | .219 | ||||
| 2021Home | .515 | 98 | 1 | 3 | .182 | ||||
| 2021Away | .518 | 87 | 0 | 6 | .164 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Andrew Knizner compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.13BB Rate
3.5%K Rate
27.9%BABIP
.264ISO
.244AVG
.232OBP
.259SLG
.476OPS
.734wOBA
.317Exit Velocity
89.7 mphHard Hit Rate
30.5%Barrels/PA
8.1%Expected BA
.219Expected SLG
.443Sprint Speed
22.2 ft/secGround Ball %
35.7%Line Drive %
14.3%Fly Ball %
50.0%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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There have been a few catchers of the future in St. Louis throughout Yadier Molina's 30s, and Knizner might be the one in the right place at the right time when the veteran finally leaves town. He made the expanded Opening Day roster as a third catcher but received very few opportunities throughout the season, coming to the plate just 17 times, a sample small enough that analyzing his .250/.235/.313 slash line would be a waste of time. Knizner's minor-league numbers and prospect reports are worth most of the attention if the Cardinals don't bring in anyone to start ahead of him over the winter. He's considered an offense-first backstop, which is what you'd want for fantasy purposes but which means his shaky glove puts a lot of pressure on his bat if he's to remain in the lineup. His 99 wRC+ at the Triple-A level in 2019 hardly suggests he's about to tear up the league, but he could still be a useful option.
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Hits homer in loss
Knizner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Guardians.
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Picks up steal in win
Knizner went 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Reds.
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Hits grand slam Monday
Knizner went 1-for-1 with a grand slam and two total runs in Monday's 18-1 rout of Milwaukee.
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Back to bench role
Knizner is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.
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Homers in blowout win
Knizner went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Red Sox.
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