JUPITER, Fla.聽鈥 He had spun through the cycles of so many ceremonial first pitches this past season that Kyle Leahy didn't really remember the one he'll be talking about for awhile until he started seeing himself on social media Thursday.
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Photos: Cardinals face live pitching at Roger Dean Stadium
Cardinals outfielders Victor Scott II (11) and Jordan Walker (18) joke around with pitcher Richard Fitts (35) after Fitts threw a spring training live batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals' Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) and prospect JJ Wetherholt wait their turn to bat during a spring training live-batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (18) readies to bat during a spring training live-batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, second from left, watches a spring training live batting practice session on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals' Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
Cardinals pitcher Richard Fitts (35) throws a spring training live batting practice session Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals' Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom, second from left, watches a spring training live-batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien walks to his car at the Cardinals training facility in Jupiter, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. O'Brien will not be pitching for Team Korea in the upcoming World Baseball Classic because of a recent calf injury.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) walks to his car t the Cardinals training facility in Jupiter, Fla. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Riley will not be pitching for Team Korea in the upcoming World Baseball Classic due to a recent calf injury.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals firsbaseman Alec Burleson (41) rounds second during a base running drill during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals training facility in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals Thomas Saggese (25), left, and Nathan Church (27) joke around during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals training facility in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Brycen Mautz (52) hugs catcher Yohel Pozo (63) after throwing live-batting practice during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals Matt Koperniak (89) runs home during a base running drill during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals training facility in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Brycen Mautz (52) throws a bullpen session during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals training facility in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Hancel Rincon #81 throws a bullpen session during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals training facility in Jupiter, Fla.
Cardinals outfielders Victor Scott II, left, and Jordan Walker walk past each other during live batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher pitcher Matt Svanson (49) throws a spring training live-batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher pitcher Matt Svanson (49) throws a spring training live-batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals top prospect JJ Wetherholt laughs will talking to teammates at a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals training facility in Jupiter, Fla.聽
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Maysn Winn throws during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals training facility in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Brycen Mautz (52) throws a bullpen session during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals training facility in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals special assistant to president of operations Yadier Molina talks with catchers Leonardo Bernal (13) and Yohel Pozo (63) during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals prospect JJ Wetherholt (77) runs home during a base running drill during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals training facility in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals Nolan Gorman (16) connects during live-batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals prospect pitcher Jared Shuster (78) throws a spring training live-batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher JoJo Romero throws a spring training live-batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Hancel Rincon (81) throws a bullpen session during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals training facility in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals special assistant to president of operations Yadier Molina talks with catcher Leonardo Bernal (13) during a spring training live-batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher pitcher Matt Svanson (49) throws a spring training live-batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
Cardinals relief pitcher JoJo Romero congratulates catcher Grayson Tarlow (98) after throwing a spring training live batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals' Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals Jose Fermin (15) connects during a spring training live-batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals manager Oli Marmol (37) talks with Thomas Saggese (25) during a spring training live-batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals outfielders Nathan Church (2&), Jordan Walker (18) and Victor Scott II (11), laugh at a joke by Oli Marmol (not pictured) during a spring training live-batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals catcher Iv谩n Herrera (48) and Thomas Saggese (25) twin smile during a spring training live-batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) and prospect JJ Wetherholt wait their turn to bat during a spring training live-batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages (43) and prospect JJ Wetherholt (77) walk back to the complex after a spring training live-batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
