JJ Wetherholt, Masyn Winn leading talented Cardinals’ defense
April 16, 2026
JJ Wetherholt, Masyn Winn leading talented Cardinals’ defense
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Now, if only, we had the pitching side of the equation. Also, pray for the continued ascension of Jordan Walker.
I am blown away by JJ defense. I kind of always had this idea based on his scouting report that he was a solid defender, that would get most of his value similar to Brendan Donavan. Who lets be honest, is a solid defender at multiple position, but would never win a gold glove at just a singular position. But this is an elite level 2nd baseman.
I’m really liking the Winn-Wetherholt middle infield.
Winn is so damn elite. Don’t even mind his bat if he’s just Ozzie entirely and always and maybe better in some ways with the arm.
Winn’s defense alone will have him coasting into another 4 WAR year
Defensively above average for sure. Need Winn to pick up the batting average tho
Do we score better in outs above average as a team because we field more outs than any other team? Opposed to striking out batters.
I know this story was about JJ and Winn, but I was not ready to see Gorman’s name in a story about defense. I think it may have gotten lost in his current batting slump, but 2nd in the MLB for OAA at 3rd is kinda wild
Been to 3 games so far and they’ve been a joy to watch up the middle. I’d feel better as a pitcher knowing they’re behind me – and that Burly double play yesterday was fire too!
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Now, if only, we had the pitching side of the equation. Also, pray for the continued ascension of Jordan Walker.
I am blown away by JJ defense. I kind of always had this idea based on his scouting report that he was a solid defender, that would get most of his value similar to Brendan Donavan. Who lets be honest, is a solid defender at multiple position, but would never win a gold glove at just a singular position. But this is an elite level 2nd baseman.
I’m really liking the Winn-Wetherholt middle infield.
Winn is so damn elite. Don’t even mind his bat if he’s just Ozzie entirely and always and maybe better in some ways with the arm.
Winn’s defense alone will have him coasting into another 4 WAR year
Defensively above average for sure. Need Winn to pick up the batting average tho
Do we score better in outs above average as a team because we field more outs than any other team? Opposed to striking out batters.
I know this story was about JJ and Winn, but I was not ready to see Gorman’s name in a story about defense. I think it may have gotten lost in his current batting slump, but 2nd in the MLB for OAA at 3rd is kinda wild
Been to 3 games so far and they’ve been a joy to watch up the middle. I’d feel better as a pitcher knowing they’re behind me – and that Burly double play yesterday was fire too!
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