St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker is the fifth confirmed participant for the upcoming Home Run Derby in Philadelphia. The 24-year-old is enjoying a breakout season, entering the competition with 21 home runs, which places him fifth in the National League. Walker also leads MLB with 70 RBI and is batting .294 with an .889 OPS.

Walker becomes the eighth Cardinals player to compete in the event, following in the footsteps of franchise legends like Mark McGwire and Albert Pujols. Despite the team's history in the derby, no Cardinals player has ever won the competition.

Walker's inclusion adds another exciting young talent to a field that already includes Willson Contreras, Jac Caglianone, Junior Caminero, and Ben Rice. His strong performance this season makes him a notable contender, though breaking the Cardinals' winless streak in the derby will be a significant challenge.