With the entire discuss surrounding high prospect Jordan Walker this spring, the St. Louis Cardinals have yet one more star who could finally power their hand this spring.
Nolan Gorman made his MLB debut final season and emerged as a key piece of the puzzle for the Cardinals.
He was drafted as a 3rd baseman in 2018, however has since made the swap to second base.
He shortly confirmed off his energy and have become a participant of curiosity for St. Louis followers.
And he’s solely getting higher.
On Twitter, a Cardinals fan proposed the potential situation of him successful the second base job with the best way he has been hitting this spring.
With how properly Gorman is enjoying this spring I ponder if he wins the on a regular basis 2B job and Donovan goes into a brilliant utility function nonetheless enjoying on a regular basis however at totally different positions when somebody wants a relaxation. #stlcards
— Rinedog (@Rinedog1) March 7, 2023
St. Louis already has Brendan Donovan and Tommy Edman in the midst of their infield.
Nonetheless, each Edman and Donovan can play a number of positions and will even be used within the outfield if Tyler O’Neill, Dylan Carlson, and Lars Nootbaar battle.
This might open up a spot for Gorman to play on a regular basis.
Both means, he’ll be within the combine for the designated hitter place, taking most of his at-bats in opposition to right-handed pitchers whereas he platoons with Juan Yepez, and doubtlessly even Walker.
However different alternatives could current themselves to Gorman as he grows as a hitter and continues to make enhancements.
Final season, he hit .226 with 14 dwelling runs, 35 RBI, and a .720 OPS, showing in simply 89 video games.
However with extra expertise, Gorman may discover himself within the combine for another roles as properly and will show to be a Swiss military knife of types.
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