Former Phillies catcher joins Tigers on minor league deal

According to reports, a well-known player for Philadelphia Phillies fans has joined the

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Detroit Tigers. Former J.T. Realmuto backup catcher Andrew Knapp will report on a

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minor league contract with a chance to participate in spring training and eventually make the roster.

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Over the course of six Major League Baseball seasons,

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Knapp has played 325 games in total. The Phillies selected Knapp

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with the 53rd overall choice in the 2013 draught.

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Knapp, who is now 31 years old, has 13 home runs and a.209 lifetime average.

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He was a member of the Phillies from 2017 to 21 before moving on to

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play for the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds,

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and Pittsburgh Pirates. The Tigers are making a move that carries little risk.

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Knapp won't ever be an All-Star, but he's a capable catcher and a reliable member of the team.

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