Cardinals' Dexter Fowler: Continues torrid spring Wednesday

Fowler went 2-for-2 with two runs in Wednesday's 9-3 Grapefruit League win over the Nationals.

Analysis:

Fowler looks like one of the offseason's best investments, as he's already proven to be a dynamic table-setter in the leadoff role he'll occupy during the regular season. Wednesday's production brought the veteran outfielder's spring line to .462/.619/.538 with one double, three RBI, seven walks and a pair of stolen bases. The pace of his success at the plate is naturally unsustainable, especially considering Fowler has hit .300 only once over eight-plus major league seasons. However, one missing element from his otherwise stellar spring thus far that does figure to come around in time is the long ball. Although rightfully renowned for his speed, the 30-year-old has demonstrated solid pop over the years as well, smacking double-digit home runs in his two Cubs seasons and in four of the last five campaigns overall.