Jordan Walker: How Has he Turned it Around For St. Louis?

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Surprising Performance by the Cardinals in the MLB Season

The St. Louis Cardinals have continued to compete in the Major League Baseball season, exceeding expectations despite trading away key players earlier in the year. A significant part of their success can be attributed to two standout players: rookie JJ Weatherholt and Jordan Walker.

Weatherholt has made a considerable impact in his rookie season, potentially securing second place in the Rookie of the Year race, trailing only behind Sal Stewart. However, Jordan Walker has been a central figure in their lineup, leading as the home run champion with 27 home runs and driving in 96 runs. With an OPS of 856 and a batting average of .289, Walker's performance has been crucial. Despite facing a slump a few weeks ago, Walker managed to regain form, and with continued health, he is on pace to reach 30 home runs and 100 RBIs.

The improvement in Walker's performance is largely credited to the Cardinals' hitting coaches, who have supported him through previous struggles, including being moved up and down from the minors multiple times. With the addition of other strong performers like Burlson and the newly called up B, the team has shown promising potential.

Looking forward, while the Cardinals are currently 4 to 4.5 games out in the wild card race and may not make the postseason this year, the outlook for next year is optimistic. The team is expected to be a strong contender for the wild card from the start of the season. Despite initial doubts, the Cardinals have managed to surpass expectations and look to continue their upward trajectory.