Odle’s Comeback Season Shines | St. Louis Cardinals News

Jacob Odle’s comeback season is a triumph for Cardinals’ player development, as the 2023 14th-round draft pick turned Tommy John surgery setback into a dominant 2024 campaign. After missing nearly a full year of pitching, he returned with elite velocity (96-98 mph) and struck out 143 batters across two levels, posting a 3.19 ERA and holding hitters to a low average. His strong finish — five innings, 2 runs, 12 Ks — capped a stretch of just 2 earned runs in 15 innings. Still, a 15.5% walk rate remains a concern. With Rule 5 eligibility looming, the Cardinals must decide whether to protect him on the 40-man roster or risk losing him — but Odle’s resurgence is already a standout success story. 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/fca0c5d2fe6b907d