Equipped with thundering 80-grade power and a missile launcher for an arm, Cardinals star rookie Jordan Walker made headlines this Spring before a shoulder injury hampered his production midway through March. Prior to the strain, he was slugging .788, good for a 1.212 OPS which at one point led all of Grapefruit League play. Oli Marmol was nonetheless pleased with his production and perseverance while battling adversity, as he was granted the opening day starting right field spot.
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— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 26, 2023
Walker’s first handful of games captivated Cardinals fans as he went on a historic twelve-game hitting streak to begin his career.