First base prospect Luken Baker has been an under-the-radar piece in the St. Louis Cardinals system since being drafted in 2018. He has been overshadowed by his fellow 2018 draft pick, Nolan Gorman, whose stock is rapidly rising the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
However, the 6′-4″, 265lb, Baker is beginning to raise eyebrows after his first year in the Cards minor league system. During 2018 in Rookie/Low A ball, he hit for a slash line of .319/.386/.460 with four home runs and 22 RBI’s in 45 games. He didn’t show his complete power potential last year, but the Cardinals know it’s there.