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Cardinals assess player comparisons using Baseball Savant tools

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Cardinals assess player comparisons using Baseball Savant tools
Summary

On June 1, 2026, St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol discussed player comparisons based on Baseball Savant's statcast evaluations. The assessments highlighted that Brendan Burleson compares closely to Adley Rutschman, while Masyn Winn shows potential aligning with Travis Bazzana. Other notable comparisons include Ivan Herrera and JP Crawford, and Gorman alongside Jensen. Despite mixed correlations, the insights provide a glimpse into the players' offensive profiles and areas needing improvement. Further evaluations for JJ Wetherholt and Jordan Walker are planned.

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  • •Brendan Burleson closely compares to Adley Rutschman.
  • •Masyn Winn's closest comp is Travis Bazzana, indicating growth potential.
  • •Ivan Herrera aligns with JP Crawford and Randy Arozarena.
  • •Gorman and Jensen share high strikeout rates but similar walk rates.
  • •Further evaluations for JJ Wetherholt and Jordan Walker are forthcoming.
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  • 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — St Louis Cardinals Players’ Closest Comparisons
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Today I would like to take a look at who Baseball Savant’s statcast evaluation style compares our current favorite baseball players to. We will use a Savant tool to show a Cardinal hitter profile, and see how it compares with the stats we use every day. wRC+ means weighted runs created, and the + means […]

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