Jimmy Crooks Goes Deep Again

The Cardinal Chronicle
Minor League Player of the Day — Jimmy Crooks
St. Louis, MO
By Ray Mileur

 
Some nights, you don’t have to overthink it.

Jimmy Crooks made his case early—and then backed it up again.

The Memphis catcher continued his strong start to the season, launching a three-run home run—his fourth of the year—as part of a 9–4 win over Charlotte. It wasn’t just another swing. It was another reminder.

Crooks is producing.

And he’s doing it consistently.

In a Memphis lineup filled with talent, Crooks isn’t getting lost in the shuffle—he’s helping drive it.

Power. Run production. Presence in the middle of the order.

That combination plays at any level.

And right now, it’s starting to get harder to ignore.

Crooks has always carried value behind the plate, but when the bat comes along like this, the profile changes.

He’s not just contributing.

He’s impacting games.

 
The Bottom Line - It’s early—but this is how players move up the ladder.

You produce.
You stay consistent.
You force the conversation.

Jimmy Crooks is doing all three.