Michael John Papierski (born February 26, 1996) is an American professional baseball catcher and first baseman who is a free agent.

Papierski played college baseball for the LSU Tigers and was selected in the ninth round in the 2017 MLB draft by the Houston Astros.

He was selected in the 16th round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft by the Toronto Blue Jays, but opted not to sign in favor of attending Louisiana State University (LSU).

[4] As a junior, Papierski hit .256/.401/.477 with 11 home runs and 39 RBIs in 65 games, and was named to the SEC All-Defensive team after throwing out 23 baserunners.

[8] He was assigned to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League in 2019, where he batted .233/.351/.324 with seven home runs, 11 doubles, one triple, and 38 RBIs.

On August 7, Papierski hit his first career home run, a solo shot off of Milwaukee Brewers starter Corbin Burnes.

[20] Papierski spent the 2023 season with the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens, playing in 77 games and batting .266/.371/.422 with 8 home runs and 51 RBI.