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Another First for Cardinals Rookie JJ Wetherholt: A 'Little League Grand Slam'
TL;DR
Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt achieved a 'Little League Grand Slam' during a game against the Padres, marking another significant milestone in his debut MLB season. The play occurred in the fifth inning after a misplay by Fernando Tatis Jr.
Key points
- JJ Wetherholt is a rookie for the St. Louis Cardinals
- He achieved a Little League Grand Slam against the Padres
- The play involved a misplay by Fernando Tatis Jr.
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(Denis Poroy-Imagn Images)
Having already accomplished so many significant firsts in his MLB rookie season, Cardinals' standout JJ Wetherholt did something on Friday night that many veteran MLB players have never done before in their careers.
A "Little League Grand Slam" had the 23-year-old rookie smiling from ear to ear in Friday's fifth inning against the Padres.
Up with the bases loaded following singles by Masyn Winn and Nathan Church and a walk to Victor Scott, Wetherholt laced a hard-hit single on the ground to right field. Looking to potentially throw out Church at home, Padres' Platinum Glover Fernando Tatis Jr. misplayed the ball and saw it toll to the wall.
Scott, of course, used his blinding speed to score easily from first base. As for the speedy Wetherholt, he never broke stride after the ball got by Machado and he rounded the bases as his helmet and arm guard went flying. Cardinals players migrated to the top step of the dugout and vigorously waved Wetherholt hold along the third base line.
Screaming with joy as he crossed the plate, Wetherholt didn't even have to slide, and he celebrated with Winn, Church, Scott and Ivan Herrera.
Wetherholt, who came into the game fourth among all MLB rookies in RBI, was credited with a hit and one RBI. The other three runs were attached to Tatis' three-base error.
Wetherholt, the top prospect in the Cardinals Minor League system since being the No. 7 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, homered in his MLB debut and had a walk-off, game-winning hit in the second game of his career. He had his first multi-homer game against the Guardians on April 14. Back near his hometown of Mars, Pa., Wetherholt hit a game-tying home run in a comeback win against the Pirates on April 27, and he led off the April 30 game with a towering homer off Cy Young award-winner Paul Skenes.
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Q&A
What is a Little League Grand Slam in baseball?
A Little League Grand Slam occurs when a player hits a single that allows all base runners to score, typically due to an error or misplay by the defense.
Who is JJ Wetherholt and what are his achievements this season?
JJ Wetherholt is a rookie player for the St. Louis Cardinals, and he has accomplished several significant milestones in his debut MLB season, including the recent Little League Grand Slam.
What happened during the Cardinals vs. Padres game involving Wetherholt?
During the game, Wetherholt hit a hard single that turned into a Little League Grand Slam after a fielding error by Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., allowing multiple runners to score.
