Paul DeJong followed his breakout campaign in 2017 (due at least in some part to a .349 BABIP), with a solid 2018 (103 wRC+) that proved he could be a valuable asset to the Cardinals. His bat and glove are both crucial parts to the team and this appeared to be the case in 2019 as well. As a result of his strong start to the season, DeJong was added to the All-Star Game roster as St. Louis’s lone representative. However, after his appearance in the Midsummer Classic, DeJong’s production nosedived in the second half.
A Tale of Two ‘Seasons’ for Paul DeJong
