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ramfandan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:33 pm More than one poster stated on CT that if JJW has a poor batting average in ST , he won't (or should not ) make the final roster and be sent back to Memphis. Bloom , on the other hand, stated long before camp that "JJ's batting average in ST will not be a determing factor.'

Well, thus far Bloom is spot on and a few posters way off target .

Offensively , JJ has a batting average of .000 . He is yet to get a hit but look how productive he has been despite that fact.
In 3 games he has drawn a walk in every game. He has scored a run for his team in each of those 'walks' . Twice from 3rd base and today part of Gorman's 3 run homer.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe JJ has struck out yet this spring. On each of his outs, he has put the ball in the field of play .
His bat to ball skills are playing as advertised. In 2025, JJ had a low 14.7% strike out rate with Double A and Triple A combined.
So don't get too hung up on batting average in ST. JJ has been productive in his starts this year .
With drawing three walks and scoring all 3 times, one can see why many want him to continue as a leadoff hitter for the 2026 squad as he mostly did in 2025 in the minors. Low strikeout rate, putting batted balls in play , and drawing numerous walks are ideal characteristics for leadoff spot not to mention speed to steal 2nd base.
Finally ,someone said if JJ only bats .100 in ST no way he makes the team . Think again !

ramfandan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:33 pm More than one poster stated on CT that if JJW has a poor batting average in ST , he won't (or should not ) make the final roster and be sent back to Memphis. Bloom , on the other hand, stated long before camp that "JJ's batting average in ST will not be a determing factor.'

Well, thus far Bloom is spot on and a few posters way off the target .

Offensively , JJ has a batting average of .000 . He is yet to get a hit but look how productive he has been despite that fact.
In 3 games he has drawn a walk in ever game. He has scored a run for his team in each of those 'walks' . Twice from 3rd base and today part of Gorman's 3 run homer.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe JJ has struck out yet this spring. On each of his outs, he has put the ball in the field of play .
His bat to ball skills are playing as advertised. In 2025, JJ had a low 14.7% strike out rate with Double A and Triple A combined.
So don't get too hung up on batting average in ST. JJ has been productive in his starts this year .
With drawing three walks and scoring all 3 times, one can see why many want him to continue as a leadoff hitter for the 2026 squad as he mostly did in 2025 in the minors. Low strikeout rate, putting batted balls in play , and drawing numerous walks are ideal characteristics to be leadoff not to mention speed to steal 2nd base.
Finally ,someone said if JJ only bats .100 in ST no way he makes the team . Think again !

Jatalk wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:36 pm

ramfandan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:33 pm More than one poster stated on CT that if JJW has a poor batting average in ST , he won't (or should not ) make the final roster and be sent back to Memphis. Bloom , on the other hand, stated long before camp that "JJ's batting average in ST will not be a determing factor.'

Well, thus far Bloom is spot on and a few posters way off target .

Offensively , JJ has a batting average of .000 . He is yet to get a hit but look how productive he has been despite that fact.
In 3 games he has drawn a walk in every game. He has scored a run for his team in each of those 'walks' . Twice from 3rd base and today part of Gorman's 3 run homer.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe JJ has struck out yet this spring. On each of his outs, he has put the ball in the field of play .
His bat to ball skills are playing as advertised. In 2025, JJ had a low 14.7% strike out rate with Double A and Triple A combined.
So don't get too hung up on batting average in ST. JJ has been productive in his starts this year .
With drawing three walks and scoring all 3 times, one can see why many want him to continue as a leadoff hitter for the 2026 squad as he mostly did in 2025 in the minors. Low strikeout rate, putting batted balls in play , and drawing numerous walks are ideal characteristics for leadoff spot not to mention speed to steal 2nd base.
Finally ,someone said if JJ only bats .100 in ST no way he makes the team . Think again !

He will make it by default but if he does not improve you can’t really say he earned it.

ramfandan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:44 pm

Jatalk wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:36 pm

ramfandan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:33 pm More than one poster stated on CT that if JJW has a poor batting average in ST , he won't (or should not ) make the final roster and be sent back to Memphis. Bloom , on the other hand, stated long before camp that "JJ's batting average in ST will not be a determing factor.'

Well, thus far Bloom is spot on and a few posters way off target .

Offensively , JJ has a batting average of .000 . He is yet to get a hit but look how productive he has been despite that fact.
In 3 games he has drawn a walk in every game. He has scored a run for his team in each of those 'walks' . Twice from 3rd base and today part of Gorman's 3 run homer.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe JJ has struck out yet this spring. On each of his outs, he has put the ball in the field of play .
His bat to ball skills are playing as advertised. In 2025, JJ had a low 14.7% strike out rate with Double A and Triple A combined.
So don't get too hung up on batting average in ST. JJ has been productive in his starts this year .
With drawing three walks and scoring all 3 times, one can see why many want him to continue as a leadoff hitter for the 2026 squad as he mostly did in 2025 in the minors. Low strikeout rate, putting batted balls in play , and drawing numerous walks are ideal characteristics for leadoff spot not to mention speed to steal 2nd base.
Finally ,someone said if JJ only bats .100 in ST no way he makes the team . Think again !

He will make it by default but if he does not improve you can’t really say he earned it.

Improve ? Meaning what ..He has either walked or put every ball in play . How does one change where the ball goes in the field of play to get a hit.S For example, one can hit 4 hard hit grounders but right at the fielders ..all outs ..other times the grounders go between the fielder. A batter can hit 5 line drives to the outfield either right at the OF or a running catch .. other times the balls go down the line or safely go in the gaps.
This has been a very small sample size . In what way does JJ need to improve his batted balls that have been all outs ?

If I am a manager and have a kid who isn't striking out , drawing walks and the rest are batted balls in the field of play , I would not be thinking this kid needs to 'improve'. His batting average ? well, I would say to myself that will go up as the batted balls will start landing in spots for hits sooner or later.

ramfandan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:33 pm More than one poster stated on CT that if JJW has a poor batting average in ST , he won't (or should not ) make the final roster and be sent back to Memphis. Bloom , on the other hand, stated long before camp that "JJ's batting average in ST will not be a determing factor.'

Well, thus far Bloom is spot on and a few posters way off target .

Offensively , JJ has a batting average of .000 . He is yet to get a hit but look how productive he has been despite that fact.
In 3 games he has drawn a walk in every game. He has scored a run for his team in each of those 'walks' . Twice from 3rd base and today part of Gorman's 3 run homer.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe JJ has struck out yet this spring. On each of his outs, he has put the ball in the field of play .
His bat to ball skills are playing as advertised. In 2025, JJ had a low 14.7% strike out rate with Double A and Triple A combined.
So don't get too hung up on batting average in ST. JJ has been productive in his starts this year .
With drawing three walks and scoring all 3 times, one can see why many want him to continue as a leadoff hitter for the 2026 squad as he mostly did in 2025 in the minors. Low strikeout rate, putting batted balls in play , and drawing numerous walks are ideal characteristics for leadoff spot not to mention speed to steal 2nd base.
Finally ,someone said if JJ only bats .100 in ST no way he makes the team . Think again !

Cardinals1964 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:48 pm

ramfandan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:33 pm More than one poster stated on CT that if JJW has a poor batting average in ST , he won't (or should not ) make the final roster and be sent back to Memphis. Bloom , on the other hand, stated long before camp that "JJ's batting average in ST will not be a determing factor.'

Well, thus far Bloom is spot on and a few posters way off target .

Offensively , JJ has a batting average of .000 . He is yet to get a hit but look how productive he has been despite that fact.
In 3 games he has drawn a walk in every game. He has scored a run for his team in each of those 'walks' . Twice from 3rd base and today part of Gorman's 3 run homer.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe JJ has struck out yet this spring. On each of his outs, he has put the ball in the field of play .
His bat to ball skills are playing as advertised. In 2025, JJ had a low 14.7% strike out rate with Double A and Triple A combined.
So don't get too hung up on batting average in ST. JJ has been productive in his starts this year .
With drawing three walks and scoring all 3 times, one can see why many want him to continue as a leadoff hitter for the 2026 squad as he mostly did in 2025 in the minors. Low strikeout rate, putting batted balls in play , and drawing numerous walks are ideal characteristics for leadoff spot not to mention speed to steal 2nd base.
Finally ,someone said if JJ only bats .100 in ST no way he makes the team . Think again !

Did you see that bunt today that finally went fouls right before the bag. It was a thing of beauty.
Unfortunately, every time I have seen a ground ball hit his way this spring (only twice) he didn’t field either one of them cleanly. So, if I base my overall opinion on the two balls I saw hit, JJ can’t catch. lol.
I also watched Nolan Gorman hit that home run today. That’s the only ad that I watched him in. So, Nolan Gorman hits a home run every time I watch him.

bccardsfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 16:08 pm

Cardinals1964 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:48 pm

ramfandan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:33 pm More than one poster stated on CT that if JJW has a poor batting average in ST , he won't (or should not ) make the final roster and be sent back to Memphis. Bloom , on the other hand, stated long before camp that "JJ's batting average in ST will not be a determing factor.'

Well, thus far Bloom is spot on and a few posters way off target .

Offensively , JJ has a batting average of .000 . He is yet to get a hit but look how productive he has been despite that fact.
In 3 games he has drawn a walk in every game. He has scored a run for his team in each of those 'walks' . Twice from 3rd base and today part of Gorman's 3 run homer.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe JJ has struck out yet this spring. On each of his outs, he has put the ball in the field of play .
His bat to ball skills are playing as advertised. In 2025, JJ had a low 14.7% strike out rate with Double A and Triple A combined.
So don't get too hung up on batting average in ST. JJ has been productive in his starts this year .
With drawing three walks and scoring all 3 times, one can see why many want him to continue as a leadoff hitter for the 2026 squad as he mostly did in 2025 in the minors. Low strikeout rate, putting batted balls in play , and drawing numerous walks are ideal characteristics for leadoff spot not to mention speed to steal 2nd base.
Finally ,someone said if JJ only bats .100 in ST no way he makes the team . Think again !

Did you see that bunt today that finally went fouls right before the bag. It was a thing of beauty.
Unfortunately, every time I have seen a ground ball hit his way this spring (only twice) he didn’t field either one of them cleanly. So, if I base my overall opinion on the two balls I saw hit, JJ can’t catch. lol.
I also watched Nolan Gorman hit that home run today. That’s the only ad that I watched him in. So, Nolan Gorman hits a home run every time I watch him.

That bunt was 95% perfect. The technique laying it down was a thing of beauty. One more biscuit for breakfast and that bunt hits the bag... If we just had a reliable leadoff hitter, JJW hits second. Think of the hit and run possibilities... Or if he walks, the double steal possibilities. Oh well, we don't really have a great lead off hitter... yet.

Cardinals1964 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:48 pm

ramfandan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:33 pm More than one poster stated on CT that if JJW has a poor batting average in ST , he won't (or should not ) make the final roster and be sent back to Memphis. Bloom , on the other hand, stated long before camp that "JJ's batting average in ST will not be a determing factor.'

Well, thus far Bloom is spot on and a few posters way off target .

Offensively , JJ has a batting average of .000 . He is yet to get a hit but look how productive he has been despite that fact.
In 3 games he has drawn a walk in every game. He has scored a run for his team in each of those 'walks' . Twice from 3rd base and today part of Gorman's 3 run homer.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe JJ has struck out yet this spring. On each of his outs, he has put the ball in the field of play .
His bat to ball skills are playing as advertised. In 2025, JJ had a low 14.7% strike out rate with Double A and Triple A combined.
So don't get too hung up on batting average in ST. JJ has been productive in his starts this year .
With drawing three walks and scoring all 3 times, one can see why many want him to continue as a leadoff hitter for the 2026 squad as he mostly did in 2025 in the minors. Low strikeout rate, putting batted balls in play , and drawing numerous walks are ideal characteristics for leadoff spot not to mention speed to steal 2nd base.
Finally ,someone said if JJ only bats .100 in ST no way he makes the team . Think again !

Did you see that bunt today that finally went fouls right before the bag. It was a thing of beauty.
Unfortunately, every time I have seen a ground ball hit his way this spring (only twice) he didn’t field either one of them cleanly. So, if I base my overall opinion on the two balls I saw hit, JJ can’t catch. lol.
I also watched Nolan Gorman hit that home run today. That’s the only ad that I watched him in. So, Nolan Gorman hits a home run every time I watch him.

bccardsfan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 16:08 pm

Cardinals1964 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:48 pm

ramfandan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:33 pm More than one poster stated on CT that if JJW has a poor batting average in ST , he won't (or should not ) make the final roster and be sent back to Memphis. Bloom , on the other hand, stated long before camp that "JJ's batting average in ST will not be a determing factor.'

Well, thus far Bloom is spot on and a few posters way off target .

Offensively , JJ has a batting average of .000 . He is yet to get a hit but look how productive he has been despite that fact.
In 3 games he has drawn a walk in every game. He has scored a run for his team in each of those 'walks' . Twice from 3rd base and today part of Gorman's 3 run homer.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe JJ has struck out yet this spring. On each of his outs, he has put the ball in the field of play .
His bat to ball skills are playing as advertised. In 2025, JJ had a low 14.7% strike out rate with Double A and Triple A combined.
So don't get too hung up on batting average in ST. JJ has been productive in his starts this year .
With drawing three walks and scoring all 3 times, one can see why many want him to continue as a leadoff hitter for the 2026 squad as he mostly did in 2025 in the minors. Low strikeout rate, putting batted balls in play , and drawing numerous walks are ideal characteristics for leadoff spot not to mention speed to steal 2nd base.
Finally ,someone said if JJ only bats .100 in ST no way he makes the team . Think again !

Did you see that bunt today that finally went fouls right before the bag. It was a thing of beauty.
Unfortunately, every time I have seen a ground ball hit his way this spring (only twice) he didn’t field either one of them cleanly. So, if I base my overall opinion on the two balls I saw hit, JJ can’t catch. lol.
I also watched Nolan Gorman hit that home run today. That’s the only ad that I watched him in. So, Nolan Gorman hits a home run every time I watch him.

That bunt was 95% perfect. The technique laying it down was a thing of beauty. One more biscuit for breakfast and that bunt hits the bag... If we just had a reliable leadoff hitter, JJW hits second. Think of the hit and run possibilities... Or if he walks, the double steal possibilities. Oh well, we don't really have a great lead off hitter... yet.

ramfandan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:44 pm

Jatalk wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:36 pm

ramfandan wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 15:33 pm More than one poster stated on CT that if JJW has a poor batting average in ST , he won't (or should not ) make the final roster and be sent back to Memphis. Bloom , on the other hand, stated long before camp that "JJ's batting average in ST will not be a determing factor.'

Well, thus far Bloom is spot on and a few posters way off target .

Offensively , JJ has a batting average of .000 . He is yet to get a hit but look how productive he has been despite that fact.
In 3 games he has drawn a walk in every game. He has scored a run for his team in each of those 'walks' . Twice from 3rd base and today part of Gorman's 3 run homer.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe JJ has struck out yet this spring. On each of his outs, he has put the ball in the field of play .
His bat to ball skills are playing as advertised. In 2025, JJ had a low 14.7% strike out rate with Double A and Triple A combined.
So don't get too hung up on batting average in ST. JJ has been productive in his starts this year .
With drawing three walks and scoring all 3 times, one can see why many want him to continue as a leadoff hitter for the 2026 squad as he mostly did in 2025 in the minors. Low strikeout rate, putting batted balls in play , and drawing numerous walks are ideal characteristics for leadoff spot not to mention speed to steal 2nd base.
Finally ,someone said if JJ only bats .100 in ST no way he makes the team . Think again !

He will make it by default but if he does not improve you can’t really say he earned it.

Improve ? Meaning what ..He has either walked or put every ball in play . How does one change where the ball goes in the field of play to get a hit.S For example, one can hit 4 hard hit grounders but right at the fielders ..all outs ..other times the grounders go between the fielder. A batter can hit 5 line drives to the outfield either right at the OF or a running catch .. other times the balls go down the line or safely go in the gaps.
This has been a very small sample size . In what way does JJ need to improve his batted balls that have been all outs ?

woofy25 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2026 17:38 pm Have people not yet realized the fools gold of spring training stats? You only need to go as far back last year with victor scott. People need to learn something from time to time