Blaze Jordan makes MLB impact with home run in Cardinals debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:56 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Blaze Jordan hit his first MLB home run for the St. Louis Cardinals in his second game on June 13 against Minnesota. He recorded two hits and an RBI in his debut and followed up with a triple and a three-run homer in a 9-6 victory. Jordan, known for his power-hitting since his teenage years, had been called up from Triple-A Memphis where he posted strong numbers. After acquiring him from Boston for Steven Matz, the Cardinals are focused on his potential as a corner infielder.
- •Jordan launched a 500-foot home run as a teenager.
- •He debuted for St. Louis on June 12 and has since hit.500.
- •Jordan had 11 home runs in 57 games at Triple-A before his call-up.
- •St. Louis acquired Jordan from Boston at the 2025 trade deadline.
- •He is viewed as a potential middle-order bat for the Cardinals.
- 2:56 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Blaze Jordan? The former prodigy who hit a 500ft home run and is now starring in MLB
"Blaze Jordan’s name sounded made for baseball long before he reached the Cardinals, and now the old power-prodigy story has finally reached MLB. The danger is treating him like a finished star after two games.
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