How JJ Wetherholt Performed in His Pro Debut

Earlier this month, JJ Wetherholt became the highest draft pick in West Virginia baseball history when he was selected seventh overall by the St. Louis Cardinals.

On Tuesday, the former Mountaineer star shortstop made his professional debut with the Palm Beach Cardinals of the Florida State League, St. Louis' Single-A affiliate. Wetherholt hit third in the lineup and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout. His first career hit was a 107.4 mph laser to center field, right over the pitcher's head.

JJ Wetherholt's first hit: 107.4 mph 🔥

The No. 7 overall Draft pick (@Cardinals) tallied a knock and a walk in his pro debut with the Single-A @GoPBCardinals: https://t.co/xUnVNUpD01 pic.twitter.com/eXNqE40CPQ
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 31, 2024

Wetherholt will likely spend the remainder of this season in Single-A with a chance to climb through the Cardinals' farm system in 2025. He is currently rated as the 24th overall prospect by Baseball America and is the No. 1 prospect in the Cardinals' system.

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