Fans and analysts agree on the fact that the St. Louis Cardinals are a relatively old team, at least compared to the average MLB squad.
They have accomplished veterans such as Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray, Matt Carpenter, and Brandon Crawford, among others.
However, they also have some impressive prospects and young players coming up.
They have made sure to involve their prospects and give them a platform to succeed, and this involves MLB playing time.
That’s why the veterans are slowly ceding some space to the future.
In the specific case of the Cardinals, they are in a position to tie a 100-year-old record when it comes to youth and Opening Day.
Nolan Gorman, 23Victor Scott II, 23Masyn Winn, 22Jordan Walker, 21
Last time that happened in a season opener?
1924.
100 years ago.
Gorman hit 27 home runs last year and has a bright future ahead of him.
Scott II won a spot thanks to the rash of injuries in the Cardinals outfield, including projected starters Dylan Carlson and Lars Nootbaar.
He stole 94 bases last year in the minors, between High-A and Double-A, and could be running wild on Thursday.
Winn is a young, inexperienced shortstop and Walker already left his mark last year with 16 home runs and a .787 OPS.
They all figure to be around for a while and are extremely talented in different facets of the game.
The Cardinals might be old, but the youth is finally coming.