Overview

• Since his July 7 promotion, Wetherholt has slashed .297/.394/.648 in 24 Triple-A games with eight homers and five leadoff shots.
• He earned the Cardinals’ Minor League Player of the Month award for July.
• The 22-year-old prospect has made four starts at third base in Memphis, recording eight assists and two double plays with one error.
• Despite his power surge, Wetherholt stresses a complete hitting profile that emphasizes whole-field contact and consistent barrel performance.
• Interest in a major-league call-up has risen due to Nolan Arenado’s shoulder strain, but Wetherholt says he remains focused on gradual development in Triple-A.