Andrew Knizner
29-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.167
HR
1
RBI
9
R
5
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Knizner had easily his most productive season at the plate in 2023, collecting a .712 OPS with 10 home runs across 241 plate appearances. He even served as the Cardinals' starting catcher for a bit in the first half after the club's bizarre public flogging of Willson Contreras. Even after that, St. Louis balked at paying Knizner a raise in arbitration, choosing to non-tender him instead. The 29-year-old is still looking for work, and even in a best-case scenario he's probably looking at a timeshare situation. The odds that Knizner receives enough playing time and is productive enough to be useful in fantasy leagues are fairly long. Read Past Outlooks
Outrighted to Triple-A
The Diamondbacks outrighted Knizner to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Knizner cleared waivers after being removed from the 40-man roster over the weekend, but he will remain in the organization for the time being. The veteran catcher is a career .210/.279/.317 hitter over parts of six major-league seasons.
Knizner cleared waivers after being removed from the 40-man roster over the weekend, but he will remain in the organization for the time being. The veteran catcher is a career .210/.279/.317 hitter over parts of six major-league seasons.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+14%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+22%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .558 | 173 | 7 | 21 | .169 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .634 | 454 | 8 | 44 | .237 | ||||
2024vs Left | .340 | 27 | 0 | 2 | .154 | ||||
2024vs Right | .416 | 66 | 1 | 7 | .172 | ||||
2023vs Left | .672 | 81 | 5 | 11 | .197 | ||||
2023vs Right | .731 | 160 | 5 | 20 | .264 | ||||
2022vs Left | .507 | 65 | 2 | 8 | .138 | ||||
2022vs Right | .629 | 228 | 2 | 17 | .238 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
Even Split
2024
+85%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .614 | 278 | 6 | 32 | .221 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .612 | 349 | 9 | 33 | .215 | ||||
2024Home | .263 | 38 | 0 | 3 | .132 | ||||
2024Away | .487 | 55 | 1 | 6 | .192 | ||||
2023Home | .721 | 123 | 4 | 16 | .261 | ||||
2023Away | .702 | 118 | 6 | 15 | .220 | ||||
2022Home | .619 | 117 | 2 | 13 | .210 | ||||
2022Away | .590 | 176 | 2 | 12 | .219 | ||||
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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
0.05BB Rate
1.1%K Rate
23.7%BABIP
.206ISO
.044AVG
.167OBP
.183SLG
.211OPS
.394wOBA
.176Exit Velocity
87.3 mphHard Hit Rate
23.2%Barrels/PA
3.2%Expected BA
.233Expected SLG
.332Sprint Speed
22.0 ft/secGround Ball %
43.5%Line Drive %
26.1%Fly Ball %
30.4%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
More Fantasy News
Removed from 40-man roster
The Diamondbacks designated Knizner for assignment Saturday.
ANALYSIS
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Claimed by Snakes
The Diamondbacks claimed Knizner off waivers from the Rangers on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Reno.
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Removed from 40-man roster
The Rangers designated Knizner for assignment Tuesday.
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Demoted to Triple-A
The Rangers optioned Knizner to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
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Playing second fiddle to Heim
Knizner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Drawing interest from Miami
The Marlins have interest in Knizner, Barry Jackson and Craig Mish of the Miami Herald report.
ANALYSIS
Miami just acquired Christian Bethancourt via trade but retain interest in Knizner, who would presumably share the catching duties. Knizner was non-tendered by the Cardinals last month after a solid year at the plate which saw him put up a .712 OPS with 10 home runs in 70 games. Whichever club signs Knizner would also have him under team control for 2025.
Miami just acquired Christian Bethancourt via trade but retain interest in Knizner, who would presumably share the catching duties. Knizner was non-tendered by the Cardinals last month after a solid year at the plate which saw him put up a .712 OPS with 10 home runs in 70 games. Whichever club signs Knizner would also have him under team control for 2025.