Photos and videos: Sights and sounds from Day 2 of Cardinals Winter Warm-Up
Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker, center, answers questions at the team's Winter Warm-up event on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at Ballpark Village.
John Tiemann, 6, of Shiloh, endures the 12 degree temperature as he father Tyler snaps a photo of a snow-covered field on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the Cardinals' Winter Warm-Up event at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium.
Siblings Oliver,10, and Xandra Kelly, 7, of Dutchtown, mimic Championship- winning ballplayers as they lay on the rug during a tour of the the St. Louis Cardinals' clubhouse on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the team's Winter Warm-Up event at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium.
Cardinals prospect Quinn Mathews poses for a photo with Brenda Highley, of Lakewood, Ill., during the annual Cardinals Winter Warm-Up event Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at Busch Stadium. “I think he’s going to be our new up-and-coming pitcher,†Highley said.
Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker answers questions at the team’s Winter Warm-Up event Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at Ballpark Village.
Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker answers questions at the team’s Winter Warm-Up event Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at Ballpark Village.
St. Louis Cardinals 2025 Spring Training invitee Quinn Mathews signs autographs during Cardinals Winter Warm-Up at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.
St. Louis Cardinals' pitcher Andre Pallante takes a photo with a fan on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the teams' Winter Warm-Up event at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium.
“I promised the kids I’d get a picture,†said second grade teacher Chris Loeider, who snaps a selfie with Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn after getting an autograph at the team’s Winter Warm-Up event Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
Employee Natalie Atkins stands in front of the heater to warm her hands during a lull of fans entering at gate 4 on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the St. Louis Cardinals' Winter Warm-Up event at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium.
Josh Geiler takes a family portrait, from left to right, of brothers Niall, 9, Owen, 11, and their parents Brandy and John Turek of Webster Groves at the St. Louis Cardinals' Warm-Up event on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium.
Kevin Jordan waits in line for St. Louis Cardinals' pitcher Zach Thompson autograph Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the team's Winter Warm-Up event at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium.
Cardinals pitcher Zack Thompson autographs a baseball card for Wayde Menke, 7, at the teams’ Winter Warm-Up event on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, downtown.
Steven Stubblefield and his son Jaxon, 10, wait for St. Louis Cardinals's pitcher Andre Pallante to autograph a baseball on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the teams' Winter Warm-Up event at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium.
Employee Natalie Atkins stands in front of the heater to warm her hands during a lull of fans entering at gate 4 on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the St. Louis Cardinals' Winter Warm-Up event at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals' shortstop Masyn Winn signs autographs on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the teams' Winter Warm-Up event at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals' pitcher Zack Thompson signs autographs on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the teams' Winter Warm-Up event at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals' pitcher Andre Pallante signs autographs on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the teams' Winter Warm-Up event at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium.
Justin Lampe, 13, holds his autographed baseball signed by St. Louis Cardinals' pitcher Andre Pallante on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the teams' Winter Warm-Up event at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals' pitcher Zack Thompson signs a baseball for Kevin Jordan on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the teams' Winter Warm-Up event at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium.
Kentaro Yoshimoto of Narita, Japan holds a baseball hit by St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar during Cardinals Winter Warm-Up at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. Yoshimoto said he came to Winter Warm-Up from Japan because he's a fan of Nootbaar.
Leigh Ann Zaretzky and her son Ben exit the stadium with a signed bat from St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the teams' Winter Warm-Up event at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium.
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Young stars shined brightest during Day 2 of the Cardinals' annual Winter Warm-Up event, giving fans an up-close-and-personal glimpse at the franchise's future.
Heading into his second full season in the majors, Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn has used this offseason to search for an addition boost on the base paths.
The young outfielder's enthusiastic vibe filled a room Sunday as he explained and even showed changes to his swing that has him eager to face pitchers, reach potential.
Quinn Mathews, the fascinating prospect for the Cardinals, met St. Louis fans for the first time Sunday at the team's Winter Warm-Up.
Post-Dispatch staff will provide rolling, and constantly updated coverage from the final day of the Cardinals' Winter Warm-up.
Cardinals leadership, including owners and manager, answer questions from fans, media as Winter Warm-Up wraps up.