Jordan Walker's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 6'' , 250 lbs
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Birthdate05/22/2002 (22)
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Draft InfoUndrafted
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StatusInactive
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has been optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday. The former 21st overall pick in 2020 will head to the farm after opening the 2024 campaign with a weak .155/.239/.259 slash line with no home runs, four RBI, six walks and 18 strikeouts in 67 plate appearances over 20 games for the Red Birds. The 21-year-old will surely be back in St. Louis at some point, but he's going to need to work on some things in the minors first. Brendan Donovan is in left field and hitting leadoff on Wednesday, while rookie Michael Siani is in center field and batting ninth against Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery. With Walker now in the minors, Alec Burleson and Ivan Herrera could see some more playing time in the outfield moving forward.
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursdays Grapefruit League matchup versus the Houston Astros. The 21-year-old has been off to a slow start in his first 21 at-bats with that being his only homer to accompany three RBI, but there should be little concern from managers. At age 20, Walker held his own as one of the most highly touted prospects and hit .276 with 16 homers, 51 RBI and seven stolen bases. Walker remains one of the young stars on the rise and has light tower power coming out of his bat. With a full year under his belt to adjust to MLB pitching, Walker should continue to trend upwards. With an ADP of 140, Walker has the type of player profile that would be worth reaching for a few rounds earlier.
St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Jordan Walker will look to turn things around on Monday when the club squares off against the Washington Nationals in the Grapefruit League. Over his first 13 at-bats this spring, the Georgia native has just one RBI and is hitting .154. The 21-year-old remains one of the top prospects in the game and will look to build off of a rookie season that saw many ups and downs. Ultimately, Walker finished with a .276 batting average to go along with 16 homers and 51 RBI in 117 games. Despite his slow start in limited at-bats this spring, managers should have plenty of patience. Remaining one of the best prospects and young power hitters in the game, Walker might fly under the radar in redraft leagues and is absolutely worth taking a chance on with his very high ceiling. In dynasty formats, managers should sit back and enjoy the show.