Jordan Walker
#18 OF | St. Louis
Ht: 6'5" | Wt: 250 lbs | Age : 22 | Bats: R
Eligible Draft Positions: OF,UT
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YearABHRHRRBIBBKSBOUTSAVGOBPSLG
2025*4921235915624012273690.2510.3120.408
20251763721323126331390.2100.2670.295
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281.002812812
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Jordan Walker Working on rediscovering swing
Walker has been working with new Cardinals hitting coach Brant Brown this offseason on rediscovering the swing he had prior to the 2024 season, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Upon reviewing video from 2024 and comparing it to 2023, Walker and Brown noticed that the outfielder's hands were separating from his body too soon, while the balance in his lower half was also inconsistent as he gravitated toward a wider stance. The goal, per Walker, is to "hit line drives" and "drive the ball in the gap" instead of putting so much emphasis on lofting the ball in the air. Walker said he's "super-excited" with the early results of his swing changes and can't wait to test it out against live pitching. The Cardinals are committed to youth in 2025, which includes giving Walker a long leash in right field. The 22-year-old Walker slashed only .201/.253/.366 over 52 regular-season games with St. Louis in 2024 while spending a large chunk of the campaign in the minors.
Jordan Walker Three hits in season finale
Walker went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Reds.
Analysis: Walker was held hitless in just five of his last 27 games this season, batting .304 (31-for-102) from the start of September onward. The rookie didn't fully live up to expectations, but he performed well with a .276/.342/.445 slash line, 16 home runs, 51 RBI, 51 runs scored and seven stolen bases across 117 games. Walker's defense in right field remains a work in progress, something he'll likely focus on ahead of 2024. He should be penciled into a starting role once again next year.

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