Player Bio

Twitter: @jj_wetherholt

Became a Cardinal
Selected in the first round, seventh overall, in the 2024 First-Year Player Draft. Officially signed on July 23, 2024. Added to the 40-man roster on March 25, 2026.

Awards
The Cardinal Nation Top Prospects – 2026 #1, 2025 #1
Player of the Year, Cardinals organization – 2025
Springfield Cardinals Player of the Year, The Cardinal Nation – 2025
All-MiLB Prospect First-Team – 2025
MLB Prospect of the Year – International League – 2025
Most Valuable Player, All-Star – Texas League – 2025
System wide Player of the Month, Cardinals organization and The Cardinal Nation – July 2025
MLB All-Star Futures Game – 2025
Player of the Week, Florida State League – September 3-8, 2024