Minor League Pitchers Affiliated with the Cardinals Have Shown Superior Performance over Their Prospective Peers in the Left-hander Position
St. Louis Cardinals' Prospects Shine in Minor League Season
The St. Louis Cardinals' minor league system is thriving, with two standout pitchers, Ixan Henderson and Brycen Mautz, making strong cases for addition to the 40-man roster.
Ixan Henderson, a left-handed pitcher from Fresno State and the 15th-best prospect in the Cardinals' organisation, has had an impressive season with the Double-A Springfield Cardinals. Drafted in the 8th round of the 2023 MLB draft, Henderson has debuted in Springfield this season and has been spectacular as the ace of the rotation.
Henderson leads the Springfield pitching staff with 9 wins this season and boasts a 2.49 ERA, which is the second-best in the league. His opponent batting average for the season stands at a low .206, and his command has improved with a B/9 rate of 2.69. Henderson's progression could potentially see him moved to Triple-A and become an option for the major league pitching staff next season.
Meanwhile, Brycen Mautz, a 21st-ranked prospect, is also putting together a great season in Springfield. Mautz has shown better strikeout stuff this season with a K/9 rate of 10.24, and his ERA for the season is 3.13, with a batting average against of .221. Mautz's command has also improved with a B/9 rate of 2.69.
The Double-A Springfield Cardinals have an impressive 79-47 record and are in a prime position to make a postseason run, having won the first half of the season. The Double-A Springfield Cardinals' pitching staff is one of the best in their league, leading in ERA (3.60), strikeouts (1,226), WHIP (1.28), and opponent batting average (.228).
If the Memphis Redbirds, the Cardinals' Triple-A team, win at least 6 of their remaining 16 games, they will finish with a winning record. Currently, they are 10 games over .500.
While Henderson and Mautz are making waves in the minor leagues, it's worth noting that they are not currently within the Cardinals' highest-ranked minor league prospects as of late 2025. Specific current ranks for Henderson and Mautz are not provided in the available sources.
As the minor league season winds down, the Cardinals are eagerly anticipating the potential contributions of Henderson and Mautz to their major league pitching staff in the near future.
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