Rowan Wick isn't the first player to make the switch from position player to pitcher within the Cardinals' organization, but few have had similar success so early in the transition.
The former outfielder holds a 1.14 ERA in 23 2/3 innings this season and has struck out 36 while walking just six batters. Wick's numbers have been eye-popping with Class A Advanced Palm Beach, and he was recently named to the Florida State League South Division All-Star team.
Cardinals director of player development Gary LaRocque approached Wick about a possible change last season.
"I kind of just went with it," Wick said.