Scouting Report: Alec Burleson
St Louis Cardinals | 1B
Overall
Summary
Alec Burleson is performing at an elite level for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2026. The 27-year-old first baseman earned his first career Player of the Week honor in early May after batting .407 with 11 RBIs, recording at least one hit and one RBI in six consecutive games. He continues to produce consistently, going 3-for-5 with a double on May 14 and delivering a game-tying RBI single on May 15. For the season through 41 games, Burleson is batting .274 with a .795 OPS, 6 home runs, 30 RBIs, 21 runs scored, 11 doubles, and 2 stolen bases. Over his last 15 games, he's hitting .323 (20-for-62) with five multi-hit efforts. He remains healthy and is a key contributor to the Cardinals' offensive lineup.
Strengths
- First career Player of the Week honor (May 2026)
- Exceptional recent performance: .407 BA with 11 RBIs in award week
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