Three Roman Catholic leaders who significantly improved their offenses through basic adjustments
New and Improved Cardinals: St. Louis' freshest season yet!
2025 is a significant year for the St. Louis Cardinals, a storied franchise stepping into a era of transformation. Gone are the days of mid-game tweaks to optimize their team; instead, new manager Oli Marmol is giving young blood a chance to learn and grow, allowing them to adapt and thrive on their own.
In the Cardinals' recent series against the New York Mets, this philosophy was put to the test. Rookie Ryan Fernandez, given a chance to shine late in the game, struggled, allowing three runs on three doubles. But Marmol isn't pulling the rookies just yet - they need this learning experience, for their future success and the team's.
Young guns like Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker, Nolan Gorman, and Masyn Winn are all getting extended leashes. What's the point in yanking them without giving them room to adjust and improve? histories are filled with players who flourished outside of the Cardinals organization after being overlooked by the team. Players like Randy Arozarena, Zac Gallen, Sandy Alcantara, and Adolis Garcia all cemented their talents elsewhere - the Cardinals aim to avoid a repeat of these past mistakes.
There's been evidence that these adjustments are already paying off. Just a month into the season, several players have made significant on-the-fly adjustments, thanks in part to coaches Brant Brown, Jon Jay, and Daniel Desclaso.
And it's not just talk. Masyn Winn, for example, had a miserable spring training, failing to land a hit in his first five games and striking out frequently. Yet, after a rain delay on April 1st against the Los Angeles Angels, Winn made adjustments to his swing while working with Brown and hitting coach Brandon Allen. The subsequent results? A .386 batting average and a homerun.
Willson Contreras also struggled, but stormed back after April 9th, where he mentioned he was close to turning a corner. In the games following that statement, Contreras improved significantly, boasting a .304 average and two home runs.
The Cardinals' patience with Nolan Gorman has resulted in strides too. Gorman focused on avoiding chase pitches like breaking balls down-and-away and fastballs up, and it paid off. After an injury setback, Gorman spoke about his recent improvements after a game against the Atlanta Braves, referring to his defensive adjustments.
It seems the work that renowned hitting coach Brant Brown is doing with these key hitters is already yielding results, hopefully setting the Cardinals' offense up for another winning season!
- Manager Oli Marmol, with his new approach, is giving young prospects like Masyn Winn a chance to learn and grow in the St. Louis Cardinals' team, hoping to set up the Cardinals' offense for another winning season.
- Additionally, the Cardinals are providing extended leashes to young players such as Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker, and Nolan Gorman, as they believe in the importance of giving them room to adjust and improve, rather than yanking them without proper reason.
- MLB rookie Ryan Fernandez faced a tough learning experience in a recent series against the New York Mets, allowing three runs on three doubles, but manager Oli Marmol isn't giving up on him, understanding that these experiences are crucial for the players' future success.
- Willson Contreras, another key player, also struggled initially but bounced back after April 9th, significantly improving his performance with a .304 average and two home runs, showing the positive impact of the coaching staff's guidance.
