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Ricky Knapp Demoted To Binghamton

By John Sheridan

August 15, 2017 7 Comments

Right-handed pitcher Ricky Knapp was demoted from Triple-A Las Vegas to Double-A Binghamton.

In 25 starts this season, Knapp was 6-13 with a 5.97 ERA, 1.514 WHIP, and a 4.7 K/9. Opposing batters hit well against Knapp with a .308/.348/.492 batting line. Although, it should be pointed out some of this was fueled by a .327 BABIP on the season.  Part of that is his .364 home BABIP this year.

It should come as no surprise he has extreme home/road splits this year. At home, he is 2-7 with a 7.23 ERA and a 1.742 WHIP. On the road, he’s 4-6 with a 4.92 ERA and a 1.322 WHIP.

Knapp’s demotion does come as a bit of a surprise. Over his past five starts, he’s 2-2 with a 2.70 ERA, 1.050 WHIP, and a 5.7 K/9.

The 25 year old Knapp was the Mets 2013 eighth round draft pick. For the second straight season, Knapp will be Rule 5 Draft eligible. His demotion indicates the Mets will once again choose not to put him on the 40 man roster.

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