Two months ago, Jordan Walker looked like the same lost hitter Cardinals fans watched in 2024 and 2025. Now Bernie Miklasz is putting his age-24 season next to Albert Pujols, and the Statcast profile might be the most ridiculous thing you'll see all year. Bernie breaks down why Walker's 2026 turnaround isn't a hot streak, why the mid-April slump actually made him a believer, and why the Cardinals might already be on the clock for a contract extension. This includes the one stat that puts Walker ahead of Aaron Judge among right-handed hitters and Bernie's full criteria for what separates a good player from a true franchise player.
Lock it in: Join STL Sports Central this Thursday, May 28th from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Key STL in the Grand Central Arts District for a Cards/Cubs Rivalry Roundtable featuring Mike Claiborne, Bernie Miklasz, and special guest Chip Caray. Come hear stories, analysis, and plenty of opinions on one of baseball's greatest rivalries. The first 20 fans through the door get a free Tarps Off t-shirt, plus $10 cheesesteaks and $2 off all house cocktails. Key STL is located at 3225 Olive Street, right behind the Shaft's parking garage.