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Cardinals Sign Indy Ball Pitcher With Strikeout Prowess
10 Jun
Summary
- Cardinals acquire pitcher Andrew Schultz from Lancaster Stormers.
- Schultz boasts a 1.69 ERA and 17.4 SO/9 IP in 16 games.
- The 28-year-old previously pitched in the Phillies system.
The St. Louis Cardinals have bolstered their pitching staff by purchasing the contract of Andrew Schultz. The right-handed pitcher comes from the independent Atlantic League, where he played for the Lancaster Stormers.
Schultz, aged 28, impressed with a 1.69 ERA and a remarkable 17.4 strikeouts per nine innings in 16 appearances for Lancaster. This performance earned him a spot in the Cardinals' organization, where he has been assigned to Double-A Springfield.
Originally drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth round of the 2019 MLB Draft out of the University of Tennessee, Schultz's professional development was hindered by the cancellation of the 2020 minor league season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite facing challenges and setbacks, including a 4.03 ERA in 2022, Schultz has shown renewed promise. The Cardinals are taking a low-risk, high-reward gamble on his potential, hoping to unlock his big-league capabilities.
