BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 113
CURRENT ADP: ~127
ANALYSIS: There was a learning curve for outfielder Jordan Walker in his first year in the majors. He hit .276 at the plate with 16 HRs, 51 RBI, and 19 doubles. However, Walker definitely showed flashes of his potential in 2023, especially toward the end of the season. That's why a Year 2 breakout is certainly possible.
Over the final month of the 2023 season, Walker hit .339 at the plate with five HRs, 16 RBI, and six doubles across 30 games. During that span, the former top-five overall prospect lifted his batting average by 19 points (.257 to .276) and showed major growth at the plate.
With his second MLB season on deck, there's a strong chance Walker will up his numbers across the board in 2024. He has to work on some things at the plate, but the talent is surely there. The 21-year-old outfielder is certainly worth a shot at his current ADP of 121 due to his upside.
#STLCards rising star Jordan Walker poses for a fan’s selfie at Spring Training in Jupiter, Fla. pic.twitter.com/4yqyXPieby
— John Denton (@JohnDenton555) February 19, 2024
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