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Former NC State Catcher Andrew Knizer Makes His MLB Debut

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7 years ago

June 3, 2019

Former NC State Catcher Andrew Knizer was called up from Triple-A (Memphis) on May 31st, with the legend Yadier Molina being assigned to the 10-day Injured List.

Last night he made his MLB debut, starting his first ever game in the bigs.

Andrew Knizner is getting his first @MLB start!

⚾: https://t.co/DeEeGevVUK pic.twitter.com/m0hUEjVr4P
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) June 2, 2019

Andrew Knizner on making his MLB debut: "To be able to catch a @Cardinals great in my first outing and against the Cubs too? It's gonna be a really cool experience." #TimeToFly pic.twitter.com/XBIRG9g8AK
— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) June 2, 2019

Andrew Knizner, welcome to St. Louis! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/g9aR024Kro
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) June 2, 2019

Mom, dad, sister, girlfriend, former coach, etc…. Andrew Knizner's family and friends are rolling deep from Virginia to watch his MLB debut. #TimeToFly pic.twitter.com/FtKmyQN3Nn
— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) June 2, 2019

Thank you @Cardinals fans for an amazing debut!! Huge win!! @UncleCharlie50 🐐 #TimeToFly pic.twitter.com/VGWTB9RGDt
— Andrew Knizner (@A_Knizner) June 3, 2019

Knizer went 0-3 from the plate in his debut, but he walked away with a win, squatting behind the plate for one of the best pitchers in Cardinals history: Adam Wainwright.

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