Cardinals select prep standout Jordan Walker No. 21 overall
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With the 21st pick of the 2020 MLB Draft, the St. Louis Caridnals selected Jordan Walker, a third baseman out of Decatur High School in Georgia.
Walker was arguably the best baseball recruit Duke ever landed. However, he's poised to go pro after becoming the top high school corner infield prospect eligible this year.
Bio
Age: 18
Position: 3B
Height/Weight: 6-foot-5, 220 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
School: Decatur HS
NCAA commit: Duke
Pick value: $3,132,300
Tools
- Strong and athletic
- Generates great bat speed
- Able to make adjustments in the batter's box
- Solid arm strength
Why you're going to love this guy
- Legit power potential
- Parents attended MIT and Harvard
Things he'll need to overcome
- His size might force him to eventually play in the outfield
- Needs to recognize breaking balls better
- Questions surrounding long swing
Take a look ...
(Video source: 2080 Baseball)
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