Alright, we have our 3B after Arenado
Posted: 30 Jul 2025 21:41 pm
Don’t stop now Mo! Helsley off the market boosts the value of Maton, Matz, Romero etc.
mlb.com on Baez:
Baez’s power blossomed in 2024 as he managed a 104.6 mph 90th-percentile exit velocity, among the Florida State League’s best at just 19 years old. It’s stout strength from his 5-foot-10 frame, and it helps that he can pull and lift the ball with authority. He’ll shorten his movements with two strikes, going from an open stance and leg kick to a more stationary load and doesn’t whiff much against any pitch type. He does chase a good amount, however, and more polished pitchers will be able to take advantage if he can’t reel in that approach.
The infielder will clock occasional solid home-to-first times, but he isn’t expected to be much of a runner as his body matures. Baez got looks at shortstop, third base and second before the trade but remains likely to slide to the hot corner long-term, where his hands and arm strength are solid fits.He gives the Cardinals another dynamic infield talent alongside JJ Wetherholt and Yairo Padilla.
mlb.com on Baez:
Baez’s power blossomed in 2024 as he managed a 104.6 mph 90th-percentile exit velocity, among the Florida State League’s best at just 19 years old. It’s stout strength from his 5-foot-10 frame, and it helps that he can pull and lift the ball with authority. He’ll shorten his movements with two strikes, going from an open stance and leg kick to a more stationary load and doesn’t whiff much against any pitch type. He does chase a good amount, however, and more polished pitchers will be able to take advantage if he can’t reel in that approach.
The infielder will clock occasional solid home-to-first times, but he isn’t expected to be much of a runner as his body matures. Baez got looks at shortstop, third base and second before the trade but remains likely to slide to the hot corner long-term, where his hands and arm strength are solid fits.He gives the Cardinals another dynamic infield talent alongside JJ Wetherholt and Yairo Padilla.
