The Memphis Redbirds, the AAA-affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, traveled to New Orleans for the official opening night of minor league baseball. This first contest of the minor league season was to be the first for many including Stubby Clapp appearing as Memphis’ manager. This opening night ended eerily similar to the Cardinals’ opening night.
Young outfield stud, Harrison Bader, kicked off Memphis’ season in style by blasting the second pitch of the game for a home run. Bader was showing the world immediately why and how he is one of the top prospects in the St.