The Cardinals search for long-term offensive muscle continued last week when they drafted third baseman Jordan Walker.
Analysts on the MLB Network compared his potential to Jermaine Dye, which is not bad. Walker moved onto the big pile of young, high-ceiling sluggers in the Cardinals system.
This franchise has many kids who can really mash the ball. They can light up home run derbies.
But will any of them learn to hit well enough to stick in the big leagues?
That massive challenge will play out over the next several years. The Cardinals need more heft in the middle of their batting order, so the front office hopes at least a few of them pan out.