CALL-UPS: May 23-29, 2017
May 28 2017
Photo: Paul DeJong (INF, STL)
Contributing writers: Jeremy Deloney (JD), Rob Gordon (RG), Nick Richards (NR) and Matthew St-Germain (MSG)
May 29, 2017
Paul DeJong (INF, STL)
After placing 2B Kolten Wong on the disabled list, the Cardinals turned to DeJong to pick up the slack. The 23-year-old was a fourth-round pick in 2015 and played mostly 3B up until this season. He played SS in the Arizona Fall League and looked like a natural with smooth actions and a strong arm. While he has spent the bulk of 2017 at that position, he should see time at both 2B and 3B during Wong’s absence. DeJong has top-of the-line bat speed that, combined with excellent strength, produces above average raw power. He smashed 22 HR in 2016 while in Double-A and...
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