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MLB News / Phillies Nation / January 20

Former Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp retires from baseball

Three seasons removed from his Phillies tenure, Andrew Knapp has retired from professional baseball, the former catcher announced Sunday on Instagram. Knapp, the Phillies’ second-round draft pick in 2013, spent nine years in the organization, including five at the big-league level.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / January 20
Veteran C Andrew Knapp announces retirement

Veteran C Andrew Knapp announces retirement

Veteran catcher Andrew Knapp announced his retirement from baseball on Monday. Knapp, 33, appeared in just three games with the San Francisco Giants in 2024.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 24, 2024
Former Philadelphia Phillies Catching Prospect Signs Deal with NL West Rival

Former Philadelphia Phillies Catching Prospect Signs Deal with NL West Rival

Andrew Knapp, a former Philadelphia Phillies second-round pick and catching prospect, signed a Major League deal with the San Francisco Giants on Friday.

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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 23, 2024
San Francisco Giants Sign Veteran Catcher to Start Against Seattle Mariners

San Francisco Giants Sign Veteran Catcher to Start Against Seattle Mariners

The San Francisco Giants signed Andrew Knapp to a Major League deal on Friday, per the team, in an effort to help them get through starter Patick Bailey’s stint on the injured list.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 23, 2024
Giants sign veteran catcher to major league contract

Giants sign veteran catcher to major league contract

Veteran backstop Andrew Knapp is joining the San Francisco Giants.

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MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 29, 2023
Rangers sign experienced former Giants catcher to milb deal

Rangers sign experienced former Giants catcher to milb deal

The reigning World Champion Texas Rangers have been solidifying their upper minors depth over the past couple of weeks. Amidst a flurry of deals, the Rangers signed former SF Giants catcher Andrew Knapp to a minor-league contract.

MLB News / Phillies Nation / December 27, 2023

Former Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp signs minor-league deal with Rangers

The Texas Rangers announced the signings of seven players to minor-league contracts this afternoon. Former Phillies backstop Andrew Knapp was among them.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 27, 2023
Rangers sign seven players to minor league contracts

Rangers sign seven players to minor league contracts

The signings of Diego Castillo and Jesus Tinoco were previously reported, and Texas’ group included three more players with MLB experience — outfielder Derek Hill, catcher Andrew Knapp and outfielder Elier Hernandez.

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Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / July 9, 2022
Mariners place reliever Ken Giles on 15-day IL with right shoulder tightness

Mariners place reliever Ken Giles on 15-day IL with right shoulder tightness

The Mariners also placed reliever Erik Swanson on the paternity list and designated catcher Andrew Knapp for assignment on Saturday.

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