PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 02: Alex Reyes #29 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with Andrew Knizner #7 after the final out in a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game at PNC Park on May 2, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
After gaining some early time behind the plate, Andrew Knizner has unquestionably stepped into his own as the Cardinals backup catcher.
Being the backup to a probable Hall of Famer in Yadier Molina is difficult. These are big shoes to fill. But Andrew Knizner, who had never consistently been given the chance to be Molina’s main backup on the St.