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Wetherholt Joins Cardinals’ Elite Rookie Club
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- Jun 22, 2026
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- 103
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Summary
Rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt is rewriting Cardinals history with explosive performances, including a two-homer game against the Royals — making him only the third rookie in franchise history to hit two multi-homer games before July, joining legends Albert Pujols and Ken Boyer. With a .260 batting average, 12 homers, and 34 RBIs, Wetherholt’s early-season surge mirrors Pujols’ historic rookie year and is fueling a surprisingly strong Cardinals team currently contending for a wild-card spot. His breakout is electrifying fans now — not just for the future. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ae3eea5b1eee334e