Andrew Knapp Fantasy

Perhaps for the first and last time in his career, Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp batted leadoff on Sunday afternoon, the first catcher in franchise history to do so. The decision came as starting second baseman and regular leadoff man Cesar Hernandez sat out another day as he nurses a foot injury. The 26-year-old has settled into a regular role behind the plate, sharing starting duties with Jorge Alfaro. On Sunday, he went hitless in four plate appearances, but it shouldn't hurt his form. Following the performance, Knapp is still hitting a strong .311 over his last 15 games, driving in six runs along the way.

over a year ago

Starting instead of Philadelphia Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro behind the plate, Andrew Knapp wound up with the biggest hit of the night in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Coming off a walk-off home run on Sunday, the 26-year-old's fourth-inning RBI triple would ultimately be the game's deciding run. It was the only hit of the night for Knapp, who currently finds himself in his best form of the season. Over his last 15 games, he's hitting .333 with three home runs and eight RBI. At this point, he should continue to take starting time away from Alfaro.

over a year ago

Once again starting behind home plate for the Philadelphia Phillies ahead of Jorge Alfaro, Andrew Knapp played a major role in his club's victory at Miller Park over the Milwaukee Brewers. Seeking a victory on Saturday after a Friday night defeat, the 26-year-old drilled a solo home run to center in the fifth inning, putting his club ahead for good. It was his only hit of the day while batting seventh, a productive hit that changed the course of the game. It was Knapp's first home run of the season, now with five RBI.

over a year ago