Compiled by Staff
Editor’s note: We know with all the young players on the team this year, the fans want to know as much as they can about them. As we mention some of the players who played in the game for the Cardinals — the top prospects in the organization– we’ll add the link to the stories Rob Rains has written about them. If you want to know more about the players, click on the links for the features.
The Cardinals prospects defeated the Nationals prospects 9-8 in the “Spring Breakout Game” that followed the regular game. Before the game, many of the players sat at tables and signed autographs for the fans. The line was so long that they had to cut it off so the players could get to the game.
The line went from the tent down a ways on the concourse and then up the steps into the stadium.
Fans enjoyed getting to talk to the players, and a good number stayed for the game.
Former Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright surprised the crowed by being introduced. He sat down on the field level for a few innings.
In the game, the Cardinals prospects got home runs from Joshua Baez, a two-run shot, and Ryan Mitchell in a 9-8 win over the Nationals.
Tanner Franklin allowed one run over three innings and JJ Wetherholt reached base three times on two hits and a walk.
Joshua Baez’ homer was a two-run shot. Baez had homered in the breakout game two years ago as well.
Liam Doyle started but did not finish either the first or second inning being charged with four runs, three of which scored after he came out of the game. He struggled with his control, walking four.
Doyle started the game but didn’t finish the first or second inning due to pitch count. He threw 52 pitches and was credited with one inning.. He was charged with four runs, three of which were scored after he came out of the game. He walked four.
For the article on pitcher, Liam Dole:
Article on Liam Doyle July 13, 2025: Cardinals use top draft pick on a strikeout machine, lefthander Liam Doyle from Tennessee CLICK HERE
The two players who hit home runs for the Cardinals were Joshua Baez and Tai Peete.
Peete came to the Cardinals in the Brendan Donovan trade from Seattle. Rob Rains is planning on doing feature on Peete, Ryan Mitchell, and Tanner Franklin who te Cardinals got in the 2025 Draft out of Tennessee.
For the articles on Joshua Baez:
1st article July 12, 2021: Work ethic on and off the field, and long home runs, tell just part of the story of Cardinals draft pick Joshua Baez. CLICK HERE.
2nd article May 12, 2025: How Joshua Baez lost his high prospect status with the Cardinals – and how he’s working hard to get it back. CLICK HERE.
This photo shows Baez as he looked crossing the plate after his home run,
Ryan Mitchell, on the right is congratulated by Tai Pete after Mitchell hit a home run in the game.
Rainiel Rodriguez was the catcher for the Cardinals for the Breakout Game.
Article on Rainiel Rodriguez
July 7, 2025: The story of how Rainiel Rodriguez went from being an “unknown” to becoming one of Cardinals top prospects CLICK HERE
Michael Watson was one of the relief pitchers.
Article on Michael Watson
Aug. 19, 2025: How Michael Watson, a kid from a small town in Texas, is making his big dream come true with Cardinals CLICK HERE
Blaze Jordan contributed with a couple of hits in the game, He was two for four with one of those hits being a double. This photo shows him in mid-swing.
Blaze Jordan was mentioned (along with many other active minor leaguers) in Rob Rains’ re-ranking article Aug. 6, 2025: CLICK HERE
Leonardo Bernal was 0 for two in the game.
Designated Hitter (and Catcher), Leonardo Bernal
Article on Leonardo Bernal July 18, 2025 :Do Cardinals have a star rising through their farm system in 21-year-old catcher Leonardo Bernal? CLICK HERE
JJ Wetherholt showed the crowd why he will be moving on to the Cardinals big leaue team by going 2 for 3 with a walk and scored twice.
Second baseman, JJ Wetherholt
Article on JJ Wetherholt, Aug. 11, 2025: A day in the life of JJ Wetherholt answers question of why Cardinals’ top prospect already is knocking on the door to the major leagues CLICK HERE
