Giants Sign Catcher Andrew Knapp

Giants Sign Catcher Knapp

The San Francisco Giants signed catcher Andrew Knapp to a major-league contract on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 4:54 pm. The Giants made the announcement on their website.

Knapp Returns to Giants

Knapp, a former Cal catcher, returns to the Giants after two years out of Major League Baseball. He last played for the Giants in 2021.

Backup Catcher

Knapp is expected to serve as the backup catcher to starter Patrick Bailey. He has a career .224 batting average and .643 OPS in 329 games.

Filling a Need

The Giants signed Knapp to fill a need for a backup catcher. Bailey has been injured this season, and the Giants have been using Joey Bart as their backup catcher.

Experience

Knapp has experience as a starting catcher, but he is also comfortable in a backup role. He has played in 108 games as a backup catcher in his career.

Giants Look to Improve

The Giants are hoping that Knapp can help them improve their record. The Giants are currently 60-62 this season, and they are in third place in the NL West.

Playoffs

The Giants are hoping to make the playoffs this season. They have not made the playoffs since 2021.