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Odle’s Comeback Season Shines | St. Louis Cardinals News
Jacob Odle’s comeback season is a triumph for Cardinals’ player development, as the 2023 14th-round draft pick turned Tommy John surgery setback into a dominant 2024 campaign. After missing nearly a full year of pitching, he returned with elite velocity (96-98 mph) and struck out 143 batters across two levels, posting a 3.19 ERA and holding hitters to a low average. His strong finish — five innings, 2 runs, 12 Ks — capped a stretch of just 2 earned runs in 15 innings. Still, a 15.5% walk rate remains a concern. With Rule 5 eligibility looming, the Cardinals must decide whether to protect him…
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