Wetherholt’s Rise Ends 25-Year Drought | St. Louis Cardinals News

Jordan Walker just shattered Cardinals history by winning the Home Run Derby — the first player from the team to ever do it. Now, the spotlight turns to JJ Wetherholt, the frontrunner for NL Rookie of the Year, a title St. Louis hasn’t claimed since Albert Pujols in 2001. With a massive 8-year, $112.5M extension, Wetherholt’s stats speak for themselves: 13 homers, 36 RBIs, and just 2 errors before the All-Star break. He’s got a shot to end a 25-year drought — and he’s got the Cardinals’ playoff push behind him. Sal Stewart (19 HR, 65 RBI) and TJ Rumfield (two Rookie of the Month awards) are the main threats, but Wetherholt’s team success could be the edge that seals the deal. 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/77770a079d665926