The St. Louis Cardinals’ 25-year-old infielder is being tipped for a surprising breakout campaign, as several under-the-radar players in St. Louis look poised to make an impact.
Although much of the early attention will be on top prospect JJ Wetherholt, there are other players once highly touted who still carry significant upside despite fading hype. Among them is Nolan Gorman, who may not be drawing as much buzz as teammate Jordan Walker.
Still, one analyst remains high on Gorman’s potential, offering a bold preseason outlook that could catch fans’ attention.
ESPN’s David Schoenfield predicted that Gorman could bounce back in a big way after hitting just 14 home runs in 111 games last season. He projects the 25-year-old to slug 35 homers this year, suggesting improvements seen in spring training particularly his ability to make more consistent contact could translate into regular-season success.
Gorman has already experienced a rollercoaster start to his MLB career, dealing with position changes, injuries, and inconsistency at the plate. Despite that, his 27-home-run season in 2023 remains a reminder of his power potential.
If he gets off to a strong start and holds onto a full-time role, surpassing the 30-home-run mark wouldn’t be out of the question. However, with expectations rising, Gorman enters the season facing significant pressure to deliver.
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