St. Louis Cardinals OF Jordan Walker becomes 5th confirmed participant in Home Run Derby
Summary
Jordan Walker, an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, will compete in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia. He is the fifth player confirmed for the event and is having a strong season with 21 home runs.Key Facts
- Jordan Walker plays as an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals.
- He will participate in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Philadelphia.
- Walker is the fifth player officially announced for the Derby.
- Other confirmed players include Willson Contreras, Jac Caglianone, Junior Caminero, and Ben Rice.
- Walker is a first-time All-Star and has hit 21 home runs this season, ranking fifth in the National League.
- He was the first-round draft pick in 2020 and has a batting average of .294 with an OPS of .889.
- Walker leads all major league players with 70 RBIs (runs batted in).
- He will be the eighth player from the Cardinals to compete in the Derby, but no Cardinals player has ever won it.
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