MLB Pipeline’s Latest Top 100 Prospects List Reveals Four Cardinals Standouts
Attention all baseball fans! The highly anticipated release of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospects list is finally here. And guess what? Four talented Cardinals players have made the cut.
Leading the pack is JJ Wetherholt, who secured the impressive No. 16 spot on the list. Right behind him is Quinn Mathews, ranking at No. 54. Leonardo Bernal also made the list, coming in at No. 79. And last but certainly not least, Rainiel Rodriguez claimed the No. 89 spot.
But it’s not just their rankings that have caught the attention of fans and experts alike. These three hitters have been making waves with their standout performances over the past week. Keep an eye on Wetherholt, Bernal, and Rodriguez as they continue to make their mark in the world of baseball.
A Fresh Look at MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects: Four Cardinals Make the Cut
The latest edition of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospects was released on Thursday, and it includes four talented players from the St. Louis Cardinals organization. JJ Wetherholt leads the pack at No. 16, followed by Quinn Mathews at No. 54, Leonardo Bernal at No. 79, and Rainiel Rodriguez at No. 89.
These four hitters have been making waves in recent games, but they are not the only ones with impressive performances. Let’s take a closer look at the updates on the top 10 prospects.
JJ Wetherholt: A Hot Streak at Class AAA Memphis
Shortstop JJ Wetherholt has been on fire at the plate lately. He had a four-hit game against Toledo on July 18 and followed it up with a solo home run in the series opener against Gwinnett. The next day, he hit two more solo home runs. In the month of July, Wetherholt has a batting average of .327, an on-base percentage of .421, and a slugging percentage of .816, resulting in an impressive OPS of 1.237. He has also hit six home runs since July 1, surpassing his total from the previous three months combined.
Quinn Mathews: Striking Out Batters, But Struggling with Walks
Left-handed pitcher Quinn Mathews may have recorded seven strikeouts in just 3 2/3 innings against Toledo, but he also gave up three hits, two earned runs, and five walks, resulting in a loss. This was his fourth outing of the season with at least five walks, highlighting an area for improvement.
Leonardo Bernal: A 10-Game Hit Streak Snapped
Catcher Leonardo Bernal had been on a hot streak with a 10-game hit streak, but it came to an end when he was ejected in the first inning of a game against Tulsa for arguing a ball call. In his only at-bat of the game, he grounded into a double play.
Rainiel Rodriguez: A Powerful Performance in July
Catcher Rainiel Rodriguez showed off his power with an impressive home run against Jupiter on Thursday. In the month of July, he has a batting average of .268, an on-base percentage of .415, and a slugging percentage of .610. Seven of his 11 hits this month have gone for extra bases, showing his ability to drive in runs.
Other Updates on Top Prospects
– Catcher Jimmy Crooks had a 13-game hit streak snapped on July 18, but he bounced back with four hits in his next two games.
– Right-handed pitcher Tekoah Roby was placed on the 7-day injured list on July 15 after a strong stretch of four starts with just two earned runs and 21 strikeouts.
– Right-handed pitcher Tink Hence has not pitched since July 3 and was placed on the 7-day injured list on July 12.
– Shortstop Yairo Padilla has not played since July 5.
– Outfielder Joshua Baez hit an opposite-field home run on Wednesday and had two hits on Thursday after a slow start to the series against Tulsa.
