Last night with the 21st pick, the St. Louis Cardinals drafted Jordan Walker, a prep third baseman out of Georgia.
You can find his vitals from Josey Curtis here: Cardinals Draft Third Baseman Jordan Walker 21st Overall
And some insta-reaction from A.E. Schafer here: Writer REACTS to Night One of the Cardinals’ Draft!
With the essentials and scouting reports out of the way, let’s start looking for comps. Considering Walker’s skillset, position, physique, and projections, what might he look like if he reaches his ceiling as a major leaguer?