JJ Wetherholt Stats & Bio | Cardinals Second Base

About JJ Wetherholt

JJ Wetherholt brings youthful energy and natural athleticism to the St. Louis Cardinals as a shortstop wearing jersey number 77. Born on September 10, 2002, in Baltimore, Maryland, Wetherholt developed his game through the competitive landscape of East Coast baseball before honing his skills at West Virginia University. Standing 5'10" and weighing 190 pounds, he combines a compact, powerful frame with the quickness and range that define elite shortstops at the professional level. The 2024 Cardinals prospect has made his early MLB appearances with a .250 batting average across two games, showing a steady approach at the plate as he adjusts to the demands of professional competition. At just 22 years old, Wetherholt represents an exciting chapter in Cardinals baseball, with his best years undoubtedly still ahead of him.

Updated: Mar 7, 2026