Cardinals Hold Clubhouse Talent Show at Spring Training

Young Cardinals players compete for top prize in annual team-building event

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The St. Louis Cardinals are holding their annual clubhouse talent show at spring training in Jupiter, Florida. The event, which is limited to players with less than one year and 100 days of MLB service time, features a wide variety of acts as the young Cardinals look to showcase their talents beyond the baseball diamond. The winners will receive prizes, adding an incentive for the players to put on a good show for their teammates and coaches.

Why it matters

The talent show is an important team-building exercise for the Cardinals, allowing younger players who may not know each other well to bond and interact in a fun, low-pressure setting. It's part of the team's efforts to foster a strong clubhouse culture and camaraderie, which can pay dividends during the long MLB season.

The details

The talent show will feature 40 Cardinals players with less than one year and 100 days of MLB service time. Veteran relievers Ryne Stanek and JoJo Romero were the driving forces behind organizing the event, which the team first held in 2024 after pitcher Lance Lynn came up with the idea. In 2024, a group featuring Victor Scott II, Tink Hence, and Michael Siani won the competition with a rap performance, though Michael McGreevy still believes his 'human water fountain' act should have won.

  • The talent show will take place on Monday evening following the Cardinals' game against the Marlins.
  • The Cardinals first held the talent show event in 2024.

The players

Ryne Stanek

A veteran reliever who, at eight years and 38 days of MLB service time, has more big league experience than anyone else on the Cardinals roster. Stanek was one of the driving forces behind organizing the talent show event.

JoJo Romero

A Cardinals reliever who, along with Ryne Stanek, was instrumental in organizing the team's annual clubhouse talent show.

Lance Lynn

A veteran pitcher who came up with the idea for the Cardinals to hold a clubhouse talent show in 2024.

Victor Scott II

A Cardinals player who, along with Tink Hence and Michael Siani, won the 2024 talent show competition with a rap performance.

Michael McGreevy

A Cardinals pitcher who finished second in the 2024 talent show with his 'human water fountain' act, though he still believes his group was 'robbed' of the top prize.

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What they’re saying

“It's a good opportunity to get the whole team together in a fun setting and just kind of enjoy each other's presence and have a good time without the stresses of baseball going on.”

— Riley O'Brien, Cardinals pitcher (mlb.com)

“We felt like there is an importance on the boys getting together and knowing each other, especially a younger group with not a lot of older guys. There are guys that have been together, but there are a ton of guys that haven't.”

— Ryne Stanek, Cardinals reliever (mlb.com)

“Theirs was like an actual talent; ours was more of a skit, but we got a lot of laughs. Vic's was impressive because he wrote the song - but I still think we got screwed.”

— Michael McGreevy, Cardinals pitcher (mlb.com)

“You see some really good ones - and some interesting ones, for sure.”

— Oliver Marmol, Cardinals manager (mlb.com)

“It just kind of relaxes everybody and makes everyone realize that it's not that serious. We're all here just trying to have a good time.”

— Masyn Winn, Cardinals player (mlb.com)

What’s next

The winners of the talent show will receive prizes, giving the players added motivation to put on a good performance for their teammates and coaches.

The takeaway

The Cardinals' annual clubhouse talent show is an important team-building exercise that allows the club's younger players to bond and interact in a fun, low-pressure setting. By fostering a strong clubhouse culture, the Cardinals hope the event can pay dividends during the long MLB season.