Nathan Church Makes Case for Cardinals' Starting Center Field Job in 2027

St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Nathan Church is making a strong push to secure the starting job for 2027. In 37 games since August 1, the rookie lefty has hit .292 with a .736 OPS while drastically cutting his strikeout rate to just 10% across 127 plate appearances. On the season, Church has recorded 10 home runs and 10 stolen bases. With solid defense, he is giving St. Louis much-needed clarity at a position that has struggled offensively in recent years.