The young first baseman has been a viral sensation since grade school, being recognized for his power at the plate as a preteen prodigy
By Ryan K Boman | April 25, 2026 | @RYANKBOMAN on X
As St. Louis Cardinals prospect Blaze Jordan inches closer and closer to the big leagues, he takes another step toward a destiny that seemed to be written in stone since his childhood. Or, more like, documented on video.
The 23-year-old infielder, who went viral as a preteen for hitting 400-foot moonshots in Jr. High, would eventually go from screen to sensation. Just a handful of years after gaining online fame, he was drafted by the Boston Red Sox out of high school in the 2020 MLB Draft and was traded to St. Louis last year. In his first full season with the Cardinals’ organization, he’s hitting the ball well and looks to be a future star.
But long before the Crimson Hose plucked Jordan out of DeSoto High School in Southhaven, Mississippi, and traded him to the Cards, he was already a legend on YouTube. As an 11-year-old, he launched a 395-foot home run that ricocheted across the internet, and by 13, he was crushing balls over 500 feet. Those moments didn’t just introduce the world to his prolific power; they created excitement and expectations about his future.
Fast forward to today: Jordan is currently hitting .321 with four home runs and 21 RBI through his first 81 at-bats for the Double-A Springfield Cardinals. The righthanded power hitter has shortened up his stroke, and he’s shown an ability to do more at the plate than flex his muscles. He’s developing into a complete player – both in the batter’s box and in the field.
Originally a third baseman, he’s made a successful transition to playing first base, and for now, that looks like his best path to The Show. He’s adjusted well, and the switch hasn’t affected his greatest asset – his bat. At the same time, being in the public eye for so long has taught him how to stay calm and mentally focused. However, despite possessing all those tools that translate to the MLB level, he is still looking to refine them all.
“Jordan has an interesting mix of tools that can make his skill set a bit of a roller coaster to evaluate,” his MLB.com profile reads. “His in-zone contact rate was exceptional both before and after the trade, leading to K rates below 12 percent at both of his Triple-A stops, but he got much more swing-happy in Memphis, leading to a chase rate in the 40 percent region. His raw power remains plus, but his overzealous swing decisions led to a lot of ground balls (56.4 percent with Memphis) that kept that pop from playing in games.”
Dealt to St. Louis in exchange for veteran pitcher Steven Matz, Jordan arrived in an organization known for patience and player development. The change of scenery may prove significant; he fits in perfectly with the Redbirds’ rebuilding strategy. In essence, he can grow into his eventual Major League role alongside several of his teammates. The future of the franchise belongs to them.
What makes Jordan compelling isn’t just his power or his past. It’s the way that he didn’t fade out like so many other internet flavors-of-the-week; he didn’t rest on those laurels like young athletes often do. It’s the contrast between hype and growth. He’s developed from a kid who was a clicked-on curiosity to a full-blown phenom in the farm system.
If the Cardinals continue to develop his talent, Blaze Jordan will provide plenty more videos for fans’ enjoyment. But this time? He will break the internet by finally downloading his diamond destiny… as a Major League star.