Joliet Catholic grad taken in MLB draft by Cleveland
July 11, 2023 12:05PM CDT
Louisville’s Christian Knapczyk (9) battles at the plate during an NCAA baseball game on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Kelly Sheehan)
A Joliet Catholic grad has been selected in the MLB draft. Louisville shortstop Christian Knapczyk was selected in the fifth round by the Cleveland Guardians.
Last season, the junior hit .331/.455/.408 with one home run and 24 RBI. Knapczyk also had eight double, a triple, 21 walks and 19 stolen bases.
According to Sports Illustrated, should he sign with Cleveland, the 161st pick has a slot value of $371,000.
