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FanSided 15 MLB prospect rankings: Jordan Walker a bright spot for Cardinals

By Roger Castillo

Apr 19, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) hits a one run single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 19, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) hits a one run single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 1, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA;Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood (20) runs to third base during the third inning against the New York Yankeesat George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA;Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood (20) runs to third base during the third inning against the New York Yankeesat George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

12: OF James Wood, Nationals

Baseball America:10 | MLB Pipeline: 15

For his 6-7, 240 size, Wood moves extremely well, looking like a gazelle with his large strides. At just 20 years old, he was the centerpiece in the Juan Soto deal to San Diego. This is first year in High-A and so far, so good. He has a slashline of .270/.349/.506, playing center field, which is rare to see a player of his size, but besides a strong run tool, he grades out well with an above-average arm. He is living up to his number one prospect status in Washington

11: SS Jordan Lawlar, Diamondbacks

Baseball America:12 | MLB Pipeline: 9

The 2021 MLB Draft class has provided an excellent crop of shortstop prospects. Lawlar, who went number six to Arizona, has struggled in his return trip to Double-A Amarillo. Known for his advanced ability to recognize pitches, he is currently striking out around a 30% clip. However, Lawlar is just 20 years old and after playing in three levels in his first full-season last year, Lawlar’s hit tool is hard to ignore as he hitting with power, hitting a home run on Tuesday 471 feet.

10: SS Jackson Holliday, Orioles

Baseball America: 7 | MLB Pipeline: 10

After destroying A ball pitching, Holliday continues to do the same at High-A. The 19-year-old shortstop looks wiser beyond his years. I wouldn’t be surprised if he is in the top 5 before the end of July.

9: RHP Eury Perez, Marlins

Baseball America: 6 | MLB Pipeline: 11

The Marlins are one of the deepest teams when it comes to pitching prospects, and it continues with Perez. He has held hitters this season to just a .148 average this season, striking out 42 in 31 innings of work.

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