Jordan Walker
22-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.190
HR
4
RBI
13
R
12
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Walker was at the front of the line of the 2023 Shiny New Toy group with a monster spring training that had rapidly pushed him up March draft lists as fantasy managers were hoping for the next Julio Rodriguez. By season's end, the likes of Luke Raley, Ryan O'Hearn, and Brandon Marsh outearned Walker in overall fantasy value. Walker finished the season as an above average run producer (116 wRC+) but did not excel in any one category for the disappointing Cardinals team. Walker did get off to a strong start, but still went back to the minors at the end of April and also hit .209/.258/.352 in July which cut into his overall production. Normally this kind of season would push a player's draft value down to a more reasonable level, but Walker's upside is simply going to be too tempting for fantasy managers to resist. If he can pull the ball a little more, 30 homers should happen and it could also elevate him from the bottom half of the lineup. Read Past Outlooks
Homers in Tuesday's win
Walker went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+23%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+28%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .640 | 162 | 5 | 16 | .203 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .786 | 437 | 15 | 48 | .276 | ||||
2024vs Left | .508 | 43 | 1 | 3 | .114 | ||||
2024vs Right | .649 | 91 | 3 | 10 | .221 | ||||
2023vs Left | .683 | 119 | 4 | 13 | .231 | ||||
2023vs Right | .823 | 346 | 12 | 38 | .292 | ||||
2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+7%
OPS at Home
2024
+35%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .772 | 308 | 10 | 38 | .274 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .720 | 291 | 10 | 26 | .238 | ||||
2024Home | .513 | 63 | 2 | 6 | .127 | ||||
2024Away | .691 | 71 | 2 | 7 | .242 | ||||
2023Home | .837 | 245 | 8 | 32 | .310 | ||||
2023Away | .730 | 220 | 8 | 19 | .237 | ||||
2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Jordan Walker compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.23BB Rate
6.9%K Rate
29.8%BABIP
.244ISO
.144AVG
.186OBP
.252SLG
.331OPS
.582wOBA
.259Exit Velocity
90.7 mphHard Hit Rate
37.0%Barrels/PA
6.9%Expected BA
.214Expected SLG
.376Sprint Speed
24.7 ft/secGround Ball %
46.9%Line Drive %
7.4%Fly Ball %
45.7%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
The Cardinals' outfield may be a bit crowded, but the drafting public expects Walker to be a significant factor in 2023. A former third baseman who could also fit nicely at first base, Walker now patrols right field due to the Cardinals having two future Hall of Famers at the infield corners. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound right-handed slugger posted a .306/.388/.510 slash line with 19 home runs, 22 steals (on 27 attempts) and a 21.6 K% as the youngest qualified hitter at Double-A. He capped his season by slashing .286/.367/.558 with five home runs, three steals and a 23:10 K:BB in 21 Arizona Fall League games. Walker is a top-five prospect for dynasty leagues, and his 70-grade raw power is his most bankable long-term tool. He moves well for his size, but he is not a Julio Rodriguez-caliber athlete or prospect, contrary to some public comparisons. It's possible he will win a job out of spring training, but it's not a certainty.
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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.
ANALYSIS
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Resting Friday
Walker is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays.
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Belts second homer
Walker went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Mariners.
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Getting breather Wednesday
Walker isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
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Career day with five hits, homer
Walker went 5-for-5 with a home run, a stolen base, four runs scored and three RBI in Sunday's 14-7 win over the Yankees.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Demoted for playing time
Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said Tuesday that Walker was demoted to Triple-A Memphis in order to get him consistent playing time, reports Katie Woo of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
The 22-year-old was called up by St. Louis on Aug. 12 but went 1-for-11 in just four games before being sent back down Tuesday. Walker posted a .276/.342/.445 slash line with 16 homers in 117 games as a rookie last season, but he's been unable to get consistent run in the majors in 2024. His .756 OPS at Triple-A Memphis this season is underwhelming, but he could still receive another look in the big leagues down the stretch if the Cardinals fall out of playoff contention.
The 22-year-old was called up by St. Louis on Aug. 12 but went 1-for-11 in just four games before being sent back down Tuesday. Walker posted a .276/.342/.445 slash line with 16 homers in 117 games as a rookie last season, but he's been unable to get consistent run in the majors in 2024. His .756 OPS at Triple-A Memphis this season is underwhelming, but he could still receive another look in the big leagues down the stretch if the Cardinals fall out of playoff contention.