While there is still a relatively small sample size, we\u2019ve played enough Spring Training games to begin to get an idea of what players are impressing and which ones aren\u2019t. In my attempt to be a more positive person (work in progress), I\u2019ll ask the question who has been the most impressive player during St. Louis Cardinals Spring Training so far. I\u2019ll begin with some nominees.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s get the obvious pic out of the way first. JJ Wetherholt<\/a> has shown a keen batting eye as he\u2019s racked up walks while also making strong contact including a 422 foot home run against the Mets that had an exit velocity of 105.4 mph. I\u2019ve also been impressed by JJ\u2019s disposition. This kid is confident and looks like he belongs. The ridiculous question of whether he breaks camp with the team and makes the opening day roster should be considered answered by now. I have seen nothing that would change my mind.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve only seen Richard Fitts<\/a> toss two innings so far in Spring Training, but that was enough to see that he has nasty stuff. His fastball has seemed to gain velocity up from 95.9 last season to 97.6 this Spring. He\u2019s making that Sonny Gray trade feel pretty good so far.<\/p>\n Top 15 prospect Joshua Baez<\/a> has seen quite a bit of action for the St. Louis Cardinals so far this Spring with a solid .286 average over 14 at-bats. While the expectations coming into camp would be that Baez would start the season in Triple-A, it\u2019s not impossible that he forces his way onto the major league roster. The question is where would there be space on the roster for that to happen, but Joshua Baez has been a bright spot so far.<\/p>\n