Tom Ackerman highlights Quinn Matthews' inspiring journey to becoming a professional baseball player. Learn how Matthews discovered his potential during his senior year at Stanford, his decision to return to school after being drafted by the Rays, and how that choice led him to the Cardinals. Explore the Cardinals' unique approach to managing Matthews' workload, focusing on strength-building, which set the stage for his breakout 2023 season. Dive into Matthews' pitching development, including an improved fastball, a sharper slider, and his standout changeup, as well as his mindset of pitching with purpose. Celebrate his record-breaking minor league strikeout season and honors as Baseball America's Minor League Pitcher of the Year, a testament to his team-focused philosophy and the support of the Cardinals organization.