Dylan Carlson is just getting warmed up, Cardinal Nation
The Rookie of the Year candidate was one of the most overlooked Cardinals in 2021
Dylan Carlson may be worth the hype.
The 23-year-old Elk Grove, California native put together a rookie season that flew under the radar last season. Finishing third in ROY voting, Carlson sent a message to the rest of the league: appreciate the opening round, because that’s the best it’ll be for opposing teams.
Whenever the suits decide on a new CBA, Carlson is headed for big things. Like Pacino informing the brass of the college in “Scent of a Woman” that he’s just warming up, the rightfielder matches the promise that preceded his entrance. Five years after being drafted, the production wasn’t hard to see.
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