JORDAN WALKER NEWS

Working on rediscovering swing Walker has been working with new Cardinals hitting coach Brant Brown this offseason on rediscovering the swing he had prior to the 2024 season, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-...

Impact Upon reviewing video from 2024 as it compared to 2023, Walker and Brown noticed that the outfielder's hands were separating from his body too soon and also the balance in his lower half was inconsistent while he used a wider stance. The goal, per Walker, is to "hit line drives" and "drive the ball in the gap" instead of putting so much emphasis on lofting the ball in the air. Walker said he's "super-excited" with the early results of his swing changes and can't wait to test it out against live pitching. The Cardinals are committed to youth in 2025, which includes giving Walker a long leash in right field. The 22-year-old Walker slashed only .201/.253/.366 over 52 games with St. Louis in 2024 while spending a large chunk of the season in the minors.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

New approach may be needed for Cardinals' Jordan Walker to reach potential Jordan Walker tweaked his stance and swing last season, but his most significant adjustments may relate to the mental side of hitting.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Goes deep Saturday Walker went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk against the Guardians in Saturday's 6-5 victory.

Impact Walker opened the scoring in the contest with a two-run shot to left field in the fourth inning. The young outfielder has been productive of late, batting .269 (7-for-26) with three home runs and eight RBI over his past eight contests. Walker looks to be finishing 2024 on a strong note following a disappointing start to the season that resulted in him spending most of the campaign in the minors.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Herrera and Walker homer, Cardinals beat Guardians 6-5 after Cleveland had clinched division

Iván Herrera and Jordan Walker hit home runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Cleveland 6-5 after the Guardians had already clinched the AL Central title earlier in the day

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With an open mind, Walker finding his swing This story was excerpted from John Denton’s Cardinals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regu...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • MLB.COM

Jordan Walker, Cards gaining confidence entering finale vs. Pirates The St.Louis Cardinals are using the closing games of their disappointing season to get a head start on next season.Among the players gettin...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Walker's three-run double propels Cardinals past Pirates Jordan Walker hit the game-breaking three-run double in the seventh inning as the Cardinals rallied past the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 10-...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Walker's 3-run double, homers from Winn and Donovan lead Cardinals to 10-5 win over Pirates

Jordan Walker hit a bases-loaded double to highlight a six-run seventh inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 10-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday in the thi...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers in Tuesday's win Walker went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Pirates.

Impact Walker has hit safely in four straight games, a span that includes two of his four homers this season. The outfielder has gone just 7-for-39 (.179) since opening September with a five-hit game. For the year, he's batting .190 with a .609 OPS, 13 RBI, 12 runs scored and one stolen base over 40 contests, though he's received ample playing time down the stretch since the Cardinals faded from the playoff race.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Belts third homer Walker went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact The 22-year-old got the Cardinals on the board in the third inning by launching a hanging slurve from Jose Berrios over the fence in left-center field. Walker has hit all three of his homers in the majors this season in September, but since a 5-for-5 performance Sept. 1 against the Yankees, he's gone just 4-for-30 (.133) with a 1:12 BB:K.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Belts third homer Walker went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact The 22-year-old got the Cardinals on the board in the third inning by launching a hanging slurve from Jose Berrios over the fence in left-center field. Walker has hit all three of his homers in the majors this season in September, but since a 5-for-5 performance Sept. 1 against the Yankees, he's gone just 4-for-30 (.133) with a 1:12 BB:K.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Friday Walker is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Walker made six straight starts in right field, but he'll get the night off Friday. During those six starts, Walker went 3-for-20 (.150) with a solo home run. Brendan Donovan, Michael Siani and Lars Nootbaar will fill the outfield from left to right Friday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Belts second homer Walker went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Mariners.

Impact The 22-year-old accounted for the Cardinals' only offense when he took Troy Taylor deep in the seventh inning. Walker has two big-league homers this year, and both have come since he was called back up in late August. His 0:9 BB:K in six games since his promotion highlights how much work he needs to do to become a consistent fantasy asset, however.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Wednesday Walker isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Walker will get a chance to clear his head Wednesday after going 0-for-8 with four strikeouts over the first two games of the series. His absence will move Alec Burleson into the outfield with Nolan Arenado serving as St. Louis' DH, opening up third base for Jose Fermin.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals play the Brewers after Walker's 5-hit game

The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Milwaukee Brewers after Jordan Walker had five hits against the Yankees on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Career day with five hits, homer Walker went a perfect 5-for-5 with a home run, a stolen base, four runs scored and three RBI in Sunday's win against the Yankees.

Impact Walker did it all Sunday, going a perfect 5-for-5 and even stealing his first base of the season for good measure. Walker opened the scoring with an RBI-single in the second before slugging a two-run home run in the fifth to extend the Cardinals lead to five. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol stated on Friday that Walker will have an everyday spot in the lineup, and that will certainly be the case after today's performance. A former first-round pick, the 22-year-old Walker has undeniable upside but he has struggled in 2024, slashing .143/.218/.221 with zero home runs in 87 plate appearances before Sunday's explosion.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Walker's 5 hits, Lars Nootbaar's 5 RBIs lead Cardinals to 14-7 win over Yankees

Jordan Walker went 5 for 5, Lars Nootbaar hit a bases-clearing double in the seventh and added a two-run homer in the ninth, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Yankees 1...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cards committed to ABs for Walker: 'I feel I can compete at this level' NEW YORK -- Speaking before outfielder Jordan Walker was about to begin his third stint with the Cardinals this season, manager Oliver Marmo...

AUGUST 31, 2024 • MLB.COM

Primed for everyday role Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Friday that Walker will have an everyday spot in the lineup after being called up from Triple-A Memphis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Demo...

Impact The 22-year-old didn't see consistent playing time while up with the Cardinals in mid-August before being sent back to Triple-A, but he'll receive significant run down the stretch with Tommy Pham being designated for assignment. Walker has played in just 24 games this season after he posted a .276/.342/.445 slash line with 16 homers and seven steals in 117 contests as a rookie in 2023, and a strong finish to the campaign would set up the former top prospect nicely heading into 2025.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals DFA Tommy Pham, recall Jordan Walker The St.Louis Cardinals designated veteran Tommy Pham for assignment and recalled fellow outfielder Jordan Walker from Triple-A Memphis on Fr...

AUGUST 30, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Back up with Cards The Cardinals recalled Walker from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Impact Walker went 1-for-11 during a six-game span with the Cardinals earlier in August, but 10 days after being optioned to Memphis, he returns to the 26-man roster. The 22-year-old outfielder replaces Tommy Pham, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Walker is 10-for-69 (.145) with a triple, four doubles, four runs and four RBI this season with St. Louis. Walker will likely mix in at the corner outfield positions against left-handed pitching.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned back to minors The Cardinals optioned Walker to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.

Impact Walker was recalled early last week, but he was given only three starts in six games, with all of those starts coming against left-handers. He went just 1-for-11 over that stretch and is now headed back to Memphis, where he can receive regular reps again.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start versus lefty Walker will start in right field and bat seventh in Friday's game versus the Dodgers, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walker is being used as the short side of a platoon in right field by the Cardinals, making both starts versus lefties and sitting out in two games against right-handers. Lars Nootbaar and Alec Burleson will begin Friday's contest on the bench.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again versus right-hander Walker is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Cincinnati, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walker started Monday versus a lefty in the Cardinals' first game since he was recalled from Triple-A Memphis. However, he's now been on the bench for two straight contests against right-handers, as the youngster is poised for a short-side platoon role for now. Lars Nootbaar will be in right field Wednesday.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former Cardinals Top Prospect Jordan Walker Promoted Back to Majors After Triple-A Stint Walker was demoted back in April after a rough start to the 2024 season.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM