Exclusive: Why Cardinals’ slugger Jordan Walker is so humbled to be honored by Ebony Magazine

It was a history-making year for St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker. In July, Walker won the Home Run Derby , becoming the first Cardinal to do so. Overall, he finished with a .269 batting average, 164 hits, 29 home runs, and 102 RBIs. On Monday, he will receive an illustrious honor. Walker will be recognized as one of EBONY Magazine’s Power 100. EBONY is one of the longest-running and most respected African American magazines.