St. Louis Cardinals rookie leadoff hitter JJ Wetherholt has delivered a standout first half, posting elite statistics across offense, defense, and baserunning in 83 games.
According to data from mlb.
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com, Wetherholt's 3.8 fWAR ranks sixth highest in the Major Leagues and third in the National League.
The metric measures total player contributions.
Offensive and Defensive Highlights
At the plate, Wetherholt produced a . 269/.
364/. 416 slash line entering Monday, with 13 home runs, 36 RBIs, and 54 runs scored.
His wRC+ sits 20 percent above league average.
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Defensively, Wetherholt leads all Major League defenders with 18 outs above average. He is on pace for 33 outs above average by season's end.
The second baseman also ranks fifth in the majors with 14 defensive runs saved.
He leads the league in assists and ranks among the top 10 for double plays started.
Baserunning adds to his impact, with a plus-three baserunning run value, tied for 12th in the league. He has successfully stolen nine bases this season.
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Although Wetherholt will not play in the All-Star Game on July 14 at Citizens Bank Park, Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker and manager Oliver Marmol will represent the team in Philadelphia.
