Nolan Gorman has been a steadily above-average hitter since debuting in the big leagues in 2022, though the Cardinals' infielder has hardly lived up to the lofty expectations that surrounded him as a top prospect.
Through the middle of August this season, Gorman has played in 76 games while producing career-worst power numbers—his 10 home runs and .181 ISO are the lowest figures of his career, and his .405 slugging percentage is barely ahead of the .400 mark he supplied to the lineup in 2024.
However, despite a meager batting line of .225/.314/.405 that is being dragged down by a truly horrendous start to the season, Gorman has made some changes since the All-Star break that should bring renewed hope to Cardinals fans.