In the second start of his professional career, Cardinals’ 2022 first-round pick Cooper Hjerpe gave up four runs on six hits including a pair of home runs in 3 2/3 innings on Friday for Class High-A Peoria. The 22-year-old walked three batters and struck out five before he was removed from the start with two outs in the fourth inning and a runner on second base.
Along with Hjerpe’s start, these are some of Friday’s notable performances by Cardinals prospects:
Left-handed pitcher Cooper Hjerpe, Class High-A Peoria: Hjerpe threw 45 of his 78 pitches for strikes and got 11 swing-and-misses in the first road start of his professional career.