Former NC State Catcher Andrew Knizner to Play in Futures Game

Former NC State catcher Andrew Knizner will be playing in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game tomorrow at 4pm on MLB Network.

The Futures Game is an exhibition game on All-Star weekend, of the best prospects in the Minor Leagues from the United States versus the best prospects in the Minor Leagues from around the world. Every team has to be represented, and no team can have more than two players on the roster.

Knizner, 23, is ranked the Cards’ No. 5 prospect, and is hitting .318/.386/.430 between stints at Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis. Power may be the last raw tool that eludes him as he continues his ascent toward the Majors; he has just three homers in 223 at-bats this year. Knizner spent three weeks with Memphis earlier this season — the first time he’s reached that level — when Carson Kelly was called up to St. Louis to fill in while Yadier Molina recovered from emergency surgery following a pelvic injury. In that stretch, Knizner impressed with a .333/.400/.444 line.

Taken with what was touted as a sneaky solid pick in the seventh round in 2016 by St. Louis, Knizner had his true break out during the Arizona Fall League last season. (MLB)

Here’s a link to the full Futures Game rosters.

Here’s a look at Knizer’s production in three seasons at NC State.