Jordan Walker

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St. Louis Cardinals · Outfielder

Age 246' 6" · 250 lbsBats Right

FBaseball Overview

The 24-year-old right fielder for St. Louis bounces back impressively in 2026 after a disappointing 2025 campaign, slashing .290 with 18 home runs and 58 RBI across 310 at-bats. His batting average represents a significant correction from last year's struggles, positioning him as a legitimate contributor in the average category while providing moderate power upside with double-digit homers. The consistent stolen base production (10 SB in both seasons) adds a layer of speed value that's uncommon at the corner outfield position, making him a versatile piece for fantasy lineups seeking multi-category contributions. The primary risk remains durability and consistency given his volatile production trends, but his youth and talent suggest 2026 marks a turning point rather than a ceiling for the former organization All-Star.

News Updates

Jordan Walker drives in four in Cardinals rally win
St. Louis outfielder Jordan Walker went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBIs, two runs and a walk in the Cardinals' 11-5 victory over Atlanta on Thursday. Playing in his Georgia hometown with 250 friends and family present, Walker delivered when it mattered in a monumental rally. His clutch performance demonstrates his growing fantasy prominence.
Jul 3, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	OBP	SLG	OPS
2023	St. Louis Cardinals	117	.276	16	51	51	7	.342	.445	.787
2024	St. Louis Cardinals	51	.201	5	20	16	1	.253	.366	.619
2025	St. Louis Cardinals	111	.215	6	41	40	10	.278	.306	.584
2026	St. Louis Cardinals	86	.290	20	67	54	11	.353	.526	.879
Career	Totals	365	.253	47	179	161	29	.316	.416	.732

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	OBP	SLG	OPS
2021	2 teams▼	82	.317	14	48	63	14	.388	.548	.936
2022	Springfield Cardinals	119	.306	19	68	100	22	.388	.510	.898
2023	Memphis Redbirds	29	.239	4	16	14	4	.348	.398	.746
2024	Memphis Redbirds	84	.263	9	37	37	4	.326	.427	.753
2025	2 teams▼	14	.185	2	9	7	1	.267	.352	.619
Career	Totals	328	.286	48	178	221	45	.364	.481	.845

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 season

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Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg93.9 mph

Max EV116.6 mph

Launch Angle11.8°

Barrel %14.2%

K %25.5%

Hard Hit %51.2%

Whiff %31.1%

Chase %34.8%

xBA0.28

xSLG0.507

xwOBA0.368

GB%41.3%

LD%26.7%

FB%25.4%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

LD% — Line drive rate. High LD% hitters make consistent hard contact; line drives are the batted ball type most likely to fall for hits and boost batting average.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2023

St. Louis Cardinals

117

.276

.342

.445

.787

2024

St. Louis Cardinals

.201

.253

.366

.619

2025

St. Louis Cardinals

111

.215

.278

.306

.584

2026

St. Louis Cardinals

.290

.353

.526

.879

Career

Totals

365

.253

179

161

.316

.416

.732

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2021

2 teams▼

.317

.388

.548

.936

2022

Springfield Cardinals

119

.306

100

.388

.510

.898

2023

Memphis Redbirds

.239

.348

.398

.746

2024

Memphis Redbirds

.263

.326

.427

.753

2025

2 teams▼

.185

.267

.352

.619

Career

Totals

328

.286

178

221

.364

.481

.845