On May 11, 2025, the St. Louis Cardinals’ official X account lit up with a post that had fans buzzing: “It’s now an 11-game hitting streak for Victor Scott II!” Accompanied by a highlight of the young center fielder’s latest hit, the announcement celebrated Scott’s red-hot bat and his growing impact on a Cardinals team climbing the NL Central standings. For St. Louis fans, this streak is more than a stat line—it’s proof that their 24-year-old speedster is emerging as a cornerstone for the franchise.
Scott’s 11-game hitting streak, which began on April 27, has been a spark for the Cardinals, who’ve gone 10-5 since April 22 and sit at 19-19, their first time at .500 since mid-April. During this stretch, as noted by X user
@b_miklasz, Scott has hit .400 with four walks, a home run, a double, five RBIs, five runs scored, and two stolen bases, showcasing his blend of contact, patience, and speed. His latest hit, a single in a 5-0 win over Pittsburgh, extended a streak that’s tied for the longest in the National League this season, per MLB.com.
For the 2025 season, Scott’s stats reflect a breakout sophomore campaign. As of May 11, he’s batting .289 with a .360 OBP, .409 SLG, and .769 OPS across 38 games. He’s tallied 34 hits, including five doubles, two triples, two home runs, and seven RBIs, while scoring 18 runs and stealing 11 bases in 12 attempts. His 116 OPS+ and 116 wRC+ (per
@Rinedog1 on X) indicate above-average offensive production, a leap from his .179 average and .502 OPS in 2024. Defensively, Scott leads the team with 6 Outs Above Average (OAA) and ranks in the 100th percentile for sprint speed, per Statcast, making him one of baseball’s elite center fielders.
Scott’s transformation at the plate is striking. After struggling in his 2024 debut, he reworked his swing in Triple-A Memphis midseason, adding pop while maintaining his elite contact skills. In 2025, he’s crushing fastballs (.373 average, .455 against four-seamers) and boosting his walk rate to 10.2%, per MLB.com. His reduced pull rate and increased fly-ball tendency have unlocked extra-base potential, though he still relies on his 80-grade speed to stretch singles into doubles and swipe bags at will. As teammate Jordan Walker told MLB.com, “Vic might be the fastest baseball player I’ve ever seen.”
The Cardinals’ decision to hand Scott the starting center-field job out of spring training is paying dividends. His 1.2 WAR (second on the team) and ability to score from first on singles—like his 9.28-second first-to-home dash against Pittsburgh—make him a constant threat. Fans on X, like
@KareemSSN, point to his 2024 late-season surge (.370/.485/.704 over seven games) as a sign of what’s to come. With St. Louis now tied for the best home record in the NL (15-6), Scott’s streak is fueling optimism for a playoff push.
For Cardinals fans, Scott’s 11-game tear is a glimpse of the future. His elite defense, blazing speed, and improving bat have him trending toward stardom. As manager Oliver Marmol said, “He’s playing the same style every day—fearless.” With Scott locked in, St. Louis has a dynamic leadoff man who’s rewriting expectations and running his way into the hearts of the Redbird faithful.
