Alec Burleson’s Power Surge | St. Louis Cardinals News

Alec Burleson just dropped three homers at Yankee Stadium hours after deciding to stay with the Cardinals — a bold statement from a 27-year-old phenom crushing it this season. Hitting .287 with a .351 OBP and .480 SLG, he’s tied for the league lead in doubles and seventh in RBIs, blending contact and power like few others. Against righties, he’s elite — second in wRC+ among qualified hitters — making him the perfect complement to the lefties in St. Louis’ lineup. Already a Silver Slugger winner, he’s quietly becoming one of the best first basemen in baseball and a cornerstone of the Cardinals’ young core. With his contract through 2028 and the team’s payroll flexibility, locking him up long-term feels inevitable — and he’s raising the bar every day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f51f249499fcfef