St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker continues historic home run streak
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 5:06 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has hit 55 career home runs against 55 different pitchers. This streak, which dates back to the start of his MLB career, represents the second-longest stretch of its kind since 1900. Walker currently trails only Willy Adames, who held a 57-home run streak against unique opponents. Throughout the 2026 season, Walker has posted 28 home runs, 99 RBIs, and a.288 batting average over 135 games. The streak remains active as the Cardinals prepare for a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Walker will have an opportunity to extend the run if he faces Los Angeles pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
- •Jordan Walker has recorded 55 home runs off 55 distinct pitchers.
- •The streak ranks second in MLB history since 1900, behind the 57-homer mark set by Willy Adames.
- •Walker has recorded 28 home runs and 99 RBIs during the 2026 season.
- •The outfielder is scheduled to face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
- •Walker previously won the Home Run Derby earlier this year.
- 5:06 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals Jordan Walker Reaches Milestone During Breakout Year
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals’ Jordan Walker on Mind-Blowing 55-HR Streak
"Jordan Walker is in the midst of a breakout season for the St. Louis Cardinals.The long-time top prospect had already reached apparent bust status, but he’s shattered through that narrative with a monster 2026 campaign when he finally looks like the hitter everyone hoped he could be.He’s also on a historic streak, the kind that […] The post Cardinals’ Jordan Walker on Mind-Blowing 55-HR Streak appeared first on HEAVY.
"St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has broken out this season and has hit the century mark for RBIs. In the Cardinals’ Friday contest with the Colorado Rockies, Walker hit a sacrifice fly to reach 100 RBIs for the season. Walker joins teammate Alec Burleson with 100 RBIs this season. The duo is the first […] The post Cardinals Jordan Walker Reaches Milestone During Breakout Year appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 5:06 AMCardinals Jordan Walker Reaches Milestone During Breakout Year
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has broken out this season and has hit the century mark for RBIs. In the Cardinals’ Friday contest with the Colorado Rockies, Walker hit a sacrifice fly to reach 100 RBIs for the season. Walker joins teammate Alec Burleson with 100 RBIs this season. The duo is the first […] The post Cardinals Jordan Walker Reaches Milestone During Breakout Year appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 5:14 PMCardinals’ Jordan Walker on Mind-Blowing 55-HR Streak
Jordan Walker is in the midst of a breakout season for the St. Louis Cardinals.The long-time top prospect had already reached apparent bust status, but he’s shattered through that narrative with a monster 2026 campaign when he finally looks like the hitter everyone hoped he could be.He’s also on a historic streak, the kind that […] The post Cardinals’ Jordan Walker on Mind-Blowing 55-HR Streak appeared first on HEAVY.
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