Jason Knapp
Pitcher
Born: (1990-08-31) August 31, 1990
Westwood, New Jersey
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Jason C. Knapp (born August 31, 1990) is a former professional baseball pitcher.

Career

Knapp grew up in Clinton Township, New Jersey[1] and attended North Hunterdon High School.[2] The Philadelphia Phillies drafted Knapp in the second round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. He quickly became a top prospect in the Phillies organization.[3] In 2009, he was traded to the Cleveland Indians along with Carlos Carrasco, Lou Marson and Jason Donald for Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco. The Indians considered Knapp the key to the deal, and would not trade Lee without receiving Knapp.[4][5]

Coming into the 2010 season, Knapp was rated the 64th best prospect in baseball by Baseball America. However, he missed the 2011 season due to injury. After his second shoulder surgery, the Indians released Knapp in 2012.[5][6]

Knapp began to attempt a comeback.[7] He signed with the Texas Rangers, and was assigned to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Wentowrth, Bridget. "North Hunterdon product and Philadelphia Phillies prospect Jason Knapp working out kinks with minor-league Lakewood", The Star-Ledger, July 29, 2009. Accessed August 15, 2016. "Knapp, whose family makes the hour-long trip from Clinton Township to every home start, admittedly didn't have a realistic timetable for when he'd reach the majors."
  2. ↑ Miller, Barry (February 19, 2010). "Jason Knapp of North Hunterdon High School on track to reach major leagues in Cleveland Indians organization - PennLive.com". Lehighvalleylive.com. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
  3. ↑ White, Paul (April 30, 2009). "Down on the farm: Jason Knapp growing up fast in Phillies system". Usatoday.Com. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Cleveland Indians' Jason Knapp, the key to the Cliff Lee trade has an injured shoulder". Cleveland.com. August 29, 2009. Archived from the original on April 15, 2014. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
  5. 1 2 David Schofield, Special to The Plain Dealer. "Tribe releases Jason Knapp, key piece in 2009 Cliff Lee trade: Indians Insider". cleveland.com. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Cleveland Indians release ex-North Hunterdon pitcher Knapp". NJ.com. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  7. ↑ PD file. "Cleveland Indians interested in Jason Knapp's comeback attempt". cleveland.com. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  8. ↑ Young, Ryan. "Pelicans announce 2014 opening day roster | Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball". MyrtleBeachOnline.com. Archived from the original on April 15, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2014.


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