Back in 2016, the St. Louis Cardinals selected outfielder Dylan Carlson with the 33rd pick of the MLB Draft, out of Elk Grove High School. Carlson was known for his plus-hitting ability and his defensive talent in the outfield, and with his 6-foot-3 frame, there was plenty of power potential as well. Though Carlson was considered a massive reach by some, there was definitely some superstar potential that the St. Louis front office saw in him.
After being sub-par on the stat sheet in spite of showing potential in both his 2016 and 2017 seasons, where he would be hovering around the .