Wetherholt Deserves All-Star Spot | St. Louis News

Jordan Walker’s All-Star spot is no surprise — 19 homers, 63 RBIs, and a well-earned call-up. But here’s the real story: rookie JJ Wetherholt, the Cardinals’ unsung hero, is being ignored despite slashing 13 homers, 36 RBIs, and leading MLB with 18 outs above average. Tied for eighth in wins above replacement, his defensive brilliance and overall production outshine even the NL’s top second basemen. It’s a glaring oversight — and a reminder that the All-Star game sometimes rewards popularity over pure excellence. 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/c12572cf8222e628