Jordan Walker

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St. Louis Cardinals · Outfielder

Age 246' 6" · 250 lbsBats Right

#5 Current#24 Dynasty

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 Homers and Doubles in Cards Victory
Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double, and two runs scored in St. Louis's 13-8 win over Los Angeles. Walker's multi-hit, multi-power performance was key to the Cardinals' offensive explosion. His continued contributions at the plate have been vital to the team's late-season success.
Sep 2, 2026
Jordan Walker mashes with four RBI in Cardinals win
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker went 1-for-4 with a home run, four RBIs, a walk and a run scored in Thursday's 10-9 victory over Cincinnati. Walker's power display proved crucial in the Cardinals' close win despite limited at-bats.
Aug 21, 2026
Jordan Walker defeats Kyle Schwarber to win Home Run Derby
Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker won the 2026 Home Run Derby Monday night, defeating Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber 12-11 in a thrilling final round at Citizens Bank Park. Walker's incredible display of power, including six consecutive home runs in the final, stunned the Philadelphia crowd. The victory caps a strong showing for the Cardinals prospect at the All-Star festivities.
Jul 14, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2023	St. Louis Cardinals	117	465	420	.276	16	51	51	7	104	.342	.445	.787
2024	St. Louis Cardinals	51	178	164	.201	5	20	16	1	50	.253	.366	.619
2025	St. Louis Cardinals	111	396	363	.215	6	41	40	10	126	.278	.306	.584
2026	St. Louis Cardinals	143	611	558	.281	28	100	90	19	154	.337	.489	.826
Career	Totals	422	1650	1505	.255	55	212	197	37	434	.315	.419	.734

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

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2021	2 teams▼	82	366	325	.317	14	48	63	14	87	.388	.548	.936
2022	Springfield Cardinals	119	536	461	.306	19	68	100	22	116	.388	.510	.898
2023	Memphis Redbirds	29	135	113	.239	4	16	14	4	32	.348	.398	.746
2024	Memphis Redbirds	84	377	342	.263	9	37	37	4	73	.326	.427	.753
2025	2 teams▼	14	60	54	.185	2	9	7	1	18	.267	.352	.619
Career	Totals	328	1474	1295	.286	48	178	221	45	326	.364	.481	.845

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

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg92.4 mph

Max EV116.6 mph

Launch Angle12.0°

Barrel %13.0%

K %25.2%

Hard Hit %48.8%

Sprint Speed29.2 ft/s

Bat Speed79.2 mph

Whiff %31.5%

Chase %35.8%

xBA0.268

xSLG0.471

xwOBA0.345

GB%42.4%

FB%24.5%

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.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

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.

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

465

420

.276

104

.342

.445

.787

2024

St. Louis Cardinals

178

164

.201

.253

.366

.619

2025

St. Louis Cardinals

111

396

363

.215

126

.278

.306

.584

2026

St. Louis Cardinals

143

611

558

.281

100

154

.337

.489

.826

Career

Totals

422

1650

1505

.255

212

197

434

.315

.419

.734

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2021

2 teams▼

366

325

.317

.388

.548

.936

2022

Springfield Cardinals

119

536

461

.306

100

116

.388

.510

.898

2023

Memphis Redbirds

135

113

.239

.348

.398

.746

2024

Memphis Redbirds

377

342

.263

.326

.427

.753

2025

2 teams▼

.185

.267

.352

.619

Career

Totals

328

1474

1295

.286

178

221

326

.364

.481

.845