WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — One is a 22-year-old, linebacker-looking, left-handed power hitter from the desert of Arizona.
The other is a 26-year-old, rangy right-handed pitcher from right down here in Florida.
One would normally have to search hard to find a good reason to compare second baseman and designated hitter Nolan Gorman and pitcher Jake Woodford, at least beyond the obvious fact that both play baseball for the Cardinals.
Until now.
Since he was promoted to the big chair entering last season, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol has often explained how he waits to see how a player responds to frustration or failure.