With nearly all of the Phillies starting jobs secured the focus for the remainder of spring training goes to the bench and bullpen. One of the more intriguing battles is the backup catcher role, which appears to be up in the air.
Going into Clearwater, several reports claimed prospect Andrew Knapp could earn a big league job out of camp as the backup catcher and first baseman. As a switch-hitter with some defensive versatility Knapp is an intriguing commodity in the Phillies farm system.
Battling Knapp for the role of backup backstop are veterans Ryan Hanigan, Bryan Holaday, and Logan Moore.