For the first time since 2023, the St. Louis Cardinals are sending more than one player to the All-Star Game. The Cardinals\u2019 four All-Star representatives are invited to the Midsummer Classic for the first time in their careers. They are not only deserving but also highlight both individual and organizational steps forward.<\/p>\n
This year, St. Louis will send three players \u2013 right fielder Jordan Walker<\/a>, catcher\/designated hitter Iv\u00e1n Herrera<\/a>, and closer Riley O\u2019Brien \u2013 to this summer\u2019s All-Star festivities in Philadelphia. Plus, National League manager Dave Roberts<\/a> invited Cardinals skipper Oliver Marmol<\/a> to be a part of his coaching staff during the game.<\/p>\n These four have all played crucial roles in St. Louis entering the break with a 50-45 record, exceeding the expectations of the entire baseball world. What did they accomplish in the first half, and what does it say about them and the organization?<\/p>\n Not only will Walker indulge in his first career All-Star nod this week, but he is also participating in the Home Run Derby on Monday. If you were to tell Cardinals fans that news before the regular season, especially after he hit .205 with a .528 OPS during spring training, they wouldn\u2019t have believed you.<\/p>\n Selected as an All-Star reserve in the outfield, the 24-year-old has fully broken out in his fourth big league season. Walker is slashing .294\/.354\/.532 through his first 92 games, good for a 143 wRC+. He has crushed 22 homers, driven in an MLB-leading 74 runs, and stolen 13 bases on 18 attempts. Showcasing his five-tool skillset even more, Walker has logged eight outfield assists and four defensive runs saved.<\/p>\nThe Cardinals’ Four All-Star Representatives<\/h2>\n
Jordan Walker<\/strong><\/h2>\n