History of Jordan Walker (baseball) in Timeline

Jordan Walker is a professional baseball right fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals. Drafted by the Cardinals in the first round of the 2020 MLB draft, he made his Major League Baseball debut in 2023. Walker represents a young talent in the Cardinals' outfield.

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May 22, 2002: Jordan Walker Born

On May 22, 2002, Jordan Alexander Walker was born. He would later become a professional baseball right fielder.

2019: Walker's Junior Year at Decatur High School

In 2019, during his junior year at Decatur High School, Jordan Walker batted .519 with 17 home runs, 60 runs batted in (RBIs), and 24 stolen bases, showcasing his talent.

2020: Walker Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals

In 2020, Jordan Walker was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft with the 21st overall selection. He signed with the Cardinals on June 23 for a $2.9 million signing bonus but did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the pandemic.

2020: Walker's Senior Year and Gatorade Player of the Year

In 2020, during his senior year, Jordan Walker hit .457 with four home runs and 15 RBIs over 16 games before the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was also selected as the Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year and committed to Duke University.

2021: Walker's first professional season

In 2021, Jordan Walker was assigned to the Palm Beach Cardinals of the Low-A Southeast, where he homered on the first pitch of his first professional at-bat. After a stint on the injured list, he was promoted to the Peoria Chiefs of the High-A Central in late June. Across 82 games, he slashed .317/.388/.548 with 14 home runs and 48 RBIs. The Cardinals named him their Minor League Co-Player of the Year alongside Juan Yepez.

2022: Walker Assigned to Springfield Cardinals and All-Star Futures Game Selection

In 2022, Jordan Walker was assigned to the Springfield Cardinals of the Double-A Texas League. He was selected to represent the Cardinals at the 2022 All-Star Futures Game alongside Masyn Winn. In early August, he transitioned to playing in the outfield. Over 119 games with Springfield, he had a .306/.388/.510 slash line with 19 home runs and 58 RBIs. Following the season, he was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Salt River Rafters.

March 25, 2023: Walker Makes Opening Day Roster

On March 25, 2023, the Cardinals' president of baseball operations, John Mozeliak, announced that Jordan Walker had made the Opening Day roster.

2024: Walker's 2024 Season

Jordan Walker began the 2024 season as the Cardinals' starting right fielder. However, he was demoted to Triple-A Memphis on April 24 after a .155 batting average. He was recalled on August 12, played four games, and then was sent back down on August 20.