Andrew Knapp plays in Major League Baseball as a professional catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He formerly played for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball.
He was selected in the second round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft by the Philadelphia Phillies and rose through the organization’s minor league system in four seasons, winning the organization’s award for top minor league player in 2015.
Knapp, a switch hitter, made his major league debut in 2017 and spent the next five seasons as the team’s primary backup catcher.
He struggled as a hitter at first, but he gradually improved until he hit a career-low in 2021 as a result of his defensive prowess and ability to handle a pitching staff.
He batted.152 for the first time in his career in 2021. His.429 OPS ranked second among catchers with at least 50 plate appearances.
He struck out 38 percent of the time, a career-low, and only two of 22 attempted base stealers were caught. Knapp was outrighted off the Phillies’ 40-man roster on November 5, 2021, and became a free agent.
Andrew Knapp Net Worth
As a professional baseball personality, Andrew’s main source of income is derived from his profession as a catcher. Having said that, Andrew Knapp has an estimated net worth of $500,000.
Andrew Knapp Salary
Andrew Knapp takes home an annual average salary of $800,000 as a professional baseball catcher.
Andrew Knapp Contract
Andrew Knapp signed a 1 year / $800,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $800,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $800,000 to serve as the team’s backup catcher.