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Walker got a middle in meatball and smoked it. I have been impressed with his more disciplined hitting though. We will have to see if it holds up.
I have been among Walker’s severest critics. Let’s hope his current offensive and defensive improvement is real.
Eno Sarris is a smart guy. We all hope he is right here.
Walker always had the elite bat speed, there are some swing characteristics, that if they hold, suggest that his bat path is different this year. More tilt, more upward angle on the ball. https://t.co/sOQdzbnHek
— Eno Sarris (@enosarris) April 4, 2026
Here is another view.
If you thought Jordan Walker looks different at the plate, that's because his batting stance changed. The distance between his feet is over 6 inches closer together in 2026.
📕Walker's stance is more closed off (10 degrees open) compared to 2025 (17 degrees open)
📐Ideal attack… https://t.co/9nHALhpQc9 pic.twitter.com/IEaFcdz4zN— Corbin (@corbin_young21) April 4, 2026
And yet another.
Jordan Walker's swing decisions look much-improved so far this year (2025 -> 2026)
Chase%: 34.1% -> 23.1%
Zone Swing%: 66.9% -> 75.0%
Meatball Swing%: 67.4% -> 80.0% pic.twitter.com/K8rOsOlNNt— Kareem Haq (@KareemSSN) April 4, 2026
And this.
Jordan Walker has had a strong start to 2026. Here are a few of his highlights:
-113.7 MPH EV, 458 FT grandslam
-114.9 MPH EV double
-Fastest Tracked OF assist in Cardinals history (100.6)
-Other OF assists & Hard-Hits pic.twitter.com/d9htsB1cHp— Running From The OPS (@OPS_BASEBALL) April 4, 2026
The difference between hitting .220 and .270 is exactly 5 more hits per 100 at at bats. So over roughly 25 games if you can collect just 1 additional hit over every 5 game stretch you can go from well below to well above the league average.
The metrics generated during a week long hot streak will look good. His new less open stance looks good. The confidence from success at the plate should be beneficial.
Yeah, let’s hope something really has changed for Walker. His stance does look better – he seems more balanced and not so leaned back as he was. And he looks to be more selective, although he has let a few mid-zone pitches go by. But obviously he is doing better and let’s just hope it is due to fundamental improvements and not just a hot streak.
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