Scouting Report: Marc Church
Texas Rangers | RP
Overall
Summary
Nathan Church, a 25-year-old rookie outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, was hit by a 97.5 mph fastball from Brewers starter Brandon Sproat on his left shin in the second inning on May 6, 2026. X-rays revealed no fractures or structural damage, only a shin contusion. Church stayed in the game briefly before being replaced in the fourth inning. He is expected to return for the Cardinals' series against the Padres on May 7. Church has emerged as one of the season's surprises with 5 home runs, 16 RBIs, and 3 stolen bases in 32 games. Since April 21, he has been particularly impressive, slashing .283/.291/.566 with a .857 OPS in 13 games.
Strengths
- Blossoming rookie with strong recent performance (.283/.291/.566 since April 21)
- 5 home runs and 16 RBIs showing power development
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