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JJ Wetherholt Had a Rookie Season for the Ages. So Why Did His Bat Fade?

JJ Wetherholt Had a Rookie Season for the Ages. So Why Did His Bat Fade?
World Sports · 21:50:07 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

St. Louis Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt delivered a remarkable debut season, but his offensive production declined as the year progressed. The 2026 campaign saw Wetherholt make an immediate impact, though questions remain about his late-season slump.

A photo from June 12, 2026 shows Wetherholt batting against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, capturing a moment from his standout rookie year.

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