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JJ Wetherholt joins The Show
MLB's No. 5 overall prospect is debut ready
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In his second career at-bat, Wetherholt went 425 feet deep for his 1st career hit and home run
March 26, 2026
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Wetherholt, the 7th overall pick in the 2024 Draft, debuted for the Cardinals against the Rays on Opening Day
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The infielder soared through the Minor League system, slashing .306/.421/.510 with a .931 OPS between 2 levels in 2025
What to expect
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An all-around player, Wetherholt hit 19 HRs and 33 doubles and drove in 79 runs in 138 Minor League games
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A shortstop by trade, Wetherholt is no stranger to second base where he'll call home in St. Louis
The future is bright in St. Louis!