After a promising rookie year, Walker has regressed in nearly every area: offense, defense, plate discipline, and consistency.

Bernie breaks down the numbers, questions how long the Cardinals can keep running him out there, and explores the difficult decisions facing the front office. Is it time to send him back to Memphis? Trade him? Or hold out hope? It’s all on the table in today’s hard-hitting Bernie Show.

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00:00 – Intro

01:17 – Jordan Walker Placed on IL (Appendicitis)

03:06 – How Injuries Have Disrupted Walker’s Development

04:20 – Bernie Asks: How Long Can Cardinals Stick With Him?

07:22 – Recap of Walker’s Promising Rookie Season (2023)

09:35 – Statcast vs. Reality: Bernie Challenges the Metrics

12:57 – How Cardinals Mishandled Walker Early On

20:50 – The Alarming Numbers: K Rate, OPS, Contact Issues

26:32 – Pitchers Are Exploiting Walker: Low & Away Breakdown

30:30 – What’s Next? Playing Time, Minors, or Trade?