Scouting Report: Jimmy Crooks III
Overall
Summary
Jimmy Crooks III is the St. Louis Cardinals' No. 7 prospect currently playing Triple-A catcher for Memphis. As of mid-May 2026, he has demonstrated significantly improved power with 13 home runs in 31 games, along with 30 RBIs and a .252/.403/.604 slash line. He maintains a strong 17.7% walk rate but struggles with a concerning 30.6-38.7% strikeout rate. While his offensive production exceeds current Cardinals catchers Pedro Pagés and Yohel Pozo, promotion to the majors remains uncertain pending improvement in strikeout discipline. The Cardinals organization believes in his future but prioritizes Pagés' defensive abilities and pitching staff management.
Strengths
- 13 home runs in 31 Triple-A games (on pace for 68+ HR season)
- Excellent on-base percentage at .403 with 17.7% walk rate
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