Busch Stadium Outfield Coverage & Hit Spray Chart
Báez Shift: RF Standard
Scouting Scale: 20 (Poor) - 50 (MLB Avg) - 80 (Elite)
Overall: 55 / High Ceiling
96 MPH
At 96 MPH fastball: Projected 108.4 MPH Max EV | 28.5% Whiff Rate.
St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Active Outfield Roster & Playing Time Fit following Joshua Báez call-up.
| Player | Pos | Status / Profile | wRC+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Báez | RF / DH | No. 3 STL Prospect / Called Up | 128 Proj |
| Lars Nootbaar | LF / CF | Active Starter (OBP focus) | 118 |
| Victor Scott II | CF | Speed / Elite Defense (80 Run) | 94 |
| Brendan Donovan | LF / UT | Multi-Positional Versatility | 115 |
| Jordan Walker | RF / DH | Power Corner OF Rotation | 110 |
| Alec Burleson | 1B / DH | Left-Handed Batting Specialist | 108 |
Manager Oliver Marmol on Calling Up Báez:
"Joshua has earned this opportunity. His raw light-tower power is undeniable, but what unlocked this promotion was his defensive range in right field and his ability to throw out runners with a top-tier arm."
Scouting Breakdown: Báez possesses a rare combination of 70-grade raw power and a 70-grade arm featuring outfield throws clocked over 98 MPH. In Triple-A Memphis, he reduced his strikeout rate while maintaining an elite hard-hit rate above 48%. His addition gives St. Louis an immediate run-producer and defensive weapon at Busch Stadium.