Baez Homers in Final 3 Games at Double-A

Slugger finishes strong at Springfield, totals 20 homers across two levels

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Joshua Baez, a top prospect in the St. Louis Cardinals' farm system, hit a home run in each of his final three regular-season games at Double-A Springfield. His late-season power surge brought his season total to 20 home runs between his time at High-A Peoria and Double-A Springfield.

Why it matters

Baez is considered one of the Cardinals' top hitting prospects, and his strong finish at the Double-A level is an encouraging sign as he looks to potentially make the jump to the major leagues in the near future.

The details

Baez, a 22-year-old outfielder, spent the majority of the 2026 season at High-A Peoria, where he hit .274 with 15 home runs. He was then promoted to Double-A Springfield in August, and proceeded to hit five home runs in his final three regular-season games to bring his season total to 20.

  • Baez spent most of the 2026 season at High-A Peoria.
  • Baez was promoted to Double-A Springfield in August 2026.
  • Baez hit a home run in each of his final three regular-season games at Double-A Springfield.

The players

Joshua Baez

A top prospect in the St. Louis Cardinals' farm system, Baez is a 22-year-old outfielder known for his power potential.

St. Louis Cardinals

The professional baseball team that owns Baez's minor league rights and is developing him as a prospect.

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What’s next

Baez will likely start the 2027 season at Triple-A and could make his MLB debut with the Cardinals later in the year if he continues to develop and perform well.

The takeaway

Baez's strong finish at Double-A, including his power surge in the final games of the season, is an encouraging sign for the Cardinals' future as they look to integrate their top hitting prospects into the major league roster in the coming years.