Cardinals Call Up Elite Catcher Bernal | MLB News

0:00It's September 1st, from daily matchups to big moments, this is MLB News today, powered by AI. The St. Louis Cardinals are bringing up another one of their top young talents, Ketchar Leo Bernal, for his major league debut tonight against the Dodgers. This follows a trend this season, where the Cardinals have been giving their highly rated prospects a chance to play in the big leagues. Bernal is considered the seventh best prospect in the Cardinals system right now. He's known primarily for his exceptional defense behind the plate, even winning a minorly gold glove last year. Baseball America also ranked him as the best defensive catcher in the Tribal A International League this season. His defensive skills are so polished that many believe he's ready for the majors, even if his offense wasn't developing. However, Bernal has also been having a strong year at the plate, hitting well and showing power. This season has seen several other notable prospects make their way to the Cardinals, including JJ Weatherhold, Joshua Baez, and Quinn Matthews.

1:01The organization has been actively promoting its farm system talent. Bernal's promotion is a significant moment for him and the Cardinals. His combination of elite defense and improving offense suggests he could be a fixture for the team for a long time to come.