Jordan Walker
21-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.155
HR
0
RBI
4
R
4
SB
0
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
Sent down to minors
The Cardinals optioned Walker to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker has hit just .155/.239/.259 this season and was recently demoted to the eight spot in the Cardinals lineup. Rather than letting Walker continue to work through his struggles at the big-league level, the Cardinals have elected to have the 21-year-old do it in a lower-pressure situation at Memphis. Alec Burleson and Ivan Herrera could both see upticks in playing time while Walker is in the minors.
Walker has hit just .155/.239/.259 this season and was recently demoted to the eight spot in the Cardinals lineup. Rather than letting Walker continue to work through his struggles at the big-league level, the Cardinals have elected to have the 21-year-old do it in a lower-pressure situation at Memphis. Alec Burleson and Ivan Herrera could both see upticks in playing time while Walker is in the minors.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+22%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+24%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .648 | 142 | 4 | 14 | .208 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .789 | 390 | 12 | 41 | .280 | ||||
2024vs Left | .422 | 23 | 0 | 1 | .059 | ||||
2024vs Right | .522 | 44 | 0 | 3 | .195 | ||||
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
+12%
OPS at Home
2024
+42%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .793 | 275 | 8 | 34 | .288 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .706 | 257 | 8 | 21 | .232 | ||||
2024Home | .400 | 30 | 0 | 2 | .083 | ||||
2024Away | .567 | 37 | 0 | 2 | .206 | ||||
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
0.33BB Rate
9.0%K Rate
26.9%BABIP
.214ISO
.103AVG
.155OBP
.239SLG
.259OPS
.497wOBA
.226Exit Velocity
91.7 mphHard Hit Rate
31.0%Barrels/PA
7.5%Expected BA
.228Expected SLG
.370Sprint Speed
25.0 ft/secGround Ball %
50.0%Line Drive %
4.8%Fly Ball %
45.2%Prospect Rankings History
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In action at Triple-A
Walker went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a walk Sunday in his first game with Triple-A Memphis since being demoted Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
The 21-year-old took a few days tinkering with his swing with a focus on not pulling the ball, but he's now ready for game action. Walker had a horrible start to the season with a .155/.239/.259 slash line in 67 plate appearances, and his line drive rate was down over 13 points to 4.8 percent. It's unclear how long Walker will spend at Memphis, but it could be a fairly short stay if he's able to quickly show an improved approach and consistency at the plate.
The 21-year-old took a few days tinkering with his swing with a focus on not pulling the ball, but he's now ready for game action. Walker had a horrible start to the season with a .155/.239/.259 slash line in 67 plate appearances, and his line drive rate was down over 13 points to 4.8 percent. It's unclear how long Walker will spend at Memphis, but it could be a fairly short stay if he's able to quickly show an improved approach and consistency at the plate.
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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Sitting out Monday
Walker is out of the lineup for Monday's game versus the Diamondbacks.
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Another day off Wednesday
Walker is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Oakland.
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Gets Sunday break
Walker is not included in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Diamondbacks, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
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Taking seat Tuesday
Walker is absent from the lineup in Tuesday's game against the Phillies.
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Not in Saturday's lineup
Walker isn't starting Saturday against the Dodgers, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
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