He hit a 500-foot home run at 13. A decade later, St. Louis may get Blaze Jordan’s best self.
Blaze Jordan — in a 2026 roster photo for the St. Louis Cardinals. (Jeff Roberson/AP)
Blaze Jordan is off to the best start of his career this season, hitting .302 with six home runs in just 25 games with the Memphis Redbirds
“I feel like I’m doing what I need to do now to make that next step,” Jordan said. “Honestly, I feel ready. Obviously, that decision is not up to me. For now, I just need to get better so when I do make that step, I can help the team win up there.”
And off the field?
“I’ve learned to put my faith in God and know that it will all work out,” Jordan said. “You know, this game doesn’t really define me. It’s very important to me, no doubt. But at the end of the day, my faith is most important to me.
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Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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