Cardinals' Top Prospect Blaze Jordan Off to Scorching Start in Triple-A

The 23-year-old slugger is tapping into his power while also showing improvements in his hit tool and plate discipline.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:36pm

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Blaze Jordan, the Cardinals' No. 26 prospect, has gotten off to a blazing start in Triple-A this season, hitting .354 with 4 home runs and 9 RBIs through his first 51 plate appearances. The young slugger has increased his hard-hit rate and exit velocity while also swinging at more pitches in the strike zone and making more contact, suggesting he's finding the right balance between his prodigious power and his underappreciated hit tool.

Why it matters

Jordan has been a highly touted prospect since his days as a 15-year-old power hitter, and his strong start in Triple-A could put him on the fast track to the major leagues. If he can continue to develop his plate discipline and reduce his ground ball rate while maintaining his power, he could become a key part of the Cardinals' future lineup.

The details

Through his first 51 plate appearances at Triple-A Memphis, Jordan has posted a .354/.408/.667 slash line with 3 doubles, 4 home runs, and 9 RBIs. His wRC+ of 180 ranks 12th in the International League and fourth among players who have not yet made their MLB debut. Jordan has increased his average exit velocity from 86.1 mph in 2025 to 90.5 mph in 2026, while also swinging at 79.1% of pitches in the zone and making contact with those pitches 94.4% of the time, up from 75.5% and 88.9% in 2025, respectively.

  • Jordan was selected by the Red Sox in the third round of the COVID-shortened 2020 MLB Draft.
  • Jordan is now starting his age-23 season in Triple-A.

The players

Blaze Jordan

The Cardinals' No. 26 prospect, who has been a highly touted power hitter since his days as a 15-year-old.

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What they’re saying

“If Jordan, the Cards' No. 26 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, can keep performing the way he has, that's exactly where he'll be by season's end.”

— Kyle Reis, Author

What’s next

As the 2026 season progresses, the focus will be on whether Jordan can continue to tap into his power while also improving his plate discipline, specifically by increasing his walk rate and decreasing his ground ball rate.

The takeaway

Blaze Jordan's hot start in Triple-A has put him on the fast track to the major leagues, and if he can continue to develop his well-rounded offensive game, he could become a key part of the Cardinals' future lineup.