2022 Stats
AVG
.215
HR
4
RBI
25
R
28
SB
0
2023 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

Reaches deal with St. Louis
Knizner agreed to a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Cardinals on Friday to avoid arbitration, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
ANALYSIS
Knizner appeared in a career-high 97 games last season and had a .215/.301/.300 slash line with four home runs and 25 RBI. He'll remain the No. 2 catcher despite the retirement of Yadier Molina after the Cardinals signed Willson Contreras in free agency.
Knizner appeared in a career-high 97 games last season and had a .215/.301/.300 slash line with four home runs and 25 RBI. He'll remain the No. 2 catcher despite the retirement of Yadier Molina after the Cardinals signed Willson Contreras in free agency.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+49%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+24%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .415 | 119 | 2 | 9 | .120 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .618 | 376 | 3 | 29 | .228 | ||||
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 | ||||
2020vs Left | .600 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .200 | ||||
2020vs Right | .523 | 12 | 0 | 4 | .273 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
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Even Split
2022
+5%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020Home | .568 | 216 | 3 | 16 | .196 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .569 | 279 | 2 | 22 | .206 | ||||
2022Home | .619 | 117 | 2 | 13 | .210 | ||||
2022Away | .590 | 176 | 2 | 12 | .219 | ||||
2021Home | .515 | 98 | 1 | 3 | .182 | ||||
2021Away | .518 | 87 | 0 | 6 | .164 | ||||
2020Home | .000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2020Away | .583 | 16 | 0 | 4 | .267 | ||||
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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
0.42BB Rate
8.9%K Rate
21.2%BABIP
.268ISO
.085AVG
.215OBP
.301SLG
.300OPS
.601wOBA
.277Exit Velocity
86.0 mphHard Hit Rate
26.6%Barrels/PA
2.4%Expected BA
.219Expected SLG
.306Sprint Speed
22.4 ft/secGround Ball %
44.9%Line Drive %
17.2%Fly Ball %
37.9%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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Homers in second straight game
Knizner went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss against the Brewers.
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Goes deep in victory
Knizner went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Brewers.
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Homers in Saturday's win
Knizner went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a hit-by-pitch in Saturday's 6-5 win over Atlanta.
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Returns to No. 2 role
Knizner will return to the bench for Monday's game against the Cubs, Bally Sports Midwest reports.
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Scores thrice Saturday
Knizner went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and three runs scored in Saturday's 16-7 win over the Diamondbacks.
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