St. Louis Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt appeared on MLB Network alongside teammate Michael McGreevy to review his debut season performance.
Wetherholt, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 Draft and the team's top prospect, has posted a .753 OPS and 116 OPS+ while playing strong defense at second base. During the interview, he described adjustments to his swing mechanics. Wetherholt said he shortened a high leg kick from his high school days after arriving at the University of Virginia. Wetherholt also highlighted his plate discipline, noting strong strikeout, walk and chase rates. He credited consistent work on zone control since childhood. On defense, metrics show Wetherholt tied for second in Outs Above Average at +11 and holding a top-10 Defensive Runs Saved mark of +8. He said the results reflect preparation in reads and footwork.