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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Jimmy Crooks III is the St. Louis Cardinals' No. 7 prospect currently playing Triple-A catcher for Memphis. As of mid-May 2026, he has demonstrated significantly improved power with 13 home runs in 31 games, along with 30 RBIs and a .252/.403/.604 slash line. He maintains a strong 17.7% walk rate but struggles with a concerning 30.6-38.7% strikeout rate. While his offensive production exceeds current Cardinals catchers Pedro Pagés and Yohel Pozo, promotion to the majors remains uncertain pending improvement in strikeout discipline. The Cardinals organization believes in his future but prioritizes Pagés' defensive abilities and pitching staff management.
Strengths
- + 13 home runs in 31 Triple-A games (on pace for 68+ HR season)
- + Excellent on-base percentage at .403 with 17.7% walk rate
- + Strong slugging percentage at .604 demonstrating power development
- + 27 runs scored showing consistent offensive contribution
- + Defensive capability as a catcher
- + Significantly outperforming current MLB catchers on the roster
- + High prospect ranking (No. 7 in Cardinals system)
- + Three-true-outcomes profile with upside potential
Weaknesses
- - Elevated strikeout rate of 30.6-38.7% (well above MLB average)
- - Low batting average of .252 indicating contact issues
- - Promotion not imminent despite superior offensive numbers
- - Organizational preference for Pedro Pagés' defense and game management
- - Inconsistent playing time in Triple-A
- - Three-true-outcomes approach limits consistency
- - Must prove strikeout discipline before MLB consideration
About
Jimmy Crooks III is a catcher for the St Louis Cardinals.
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