Victor Scott II, an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, has been under scrutiny as he navigates a challenging season. Despite working with a biomechanical specialist to enhance his swing, early results have not shown significant improvement. According to Statcast, Scott's swing path remains largely unchanged, with a focus on hitting the ball back up the middle. His batted ball profile indicates struggles with pulled groundballs, and he has seen a drastic reduction in his 'AIR%' from 56% to 33.3%. While he has an impressive 123 wRC+ against left-handed pitchers, his performance against right-handers is concerning, sitting at only 10. His speed is a bright spot, clocking in at 29.6 ft/s, placing him in the 98th percentile for closing speed in the league. However, with nearly 700 MLB plate appearances under his belt, projections suggest he may only serve as a fourth outfielder moving forward. As the Cardinals prepare for the 2026 MLB draft, they are eyeing other outfield prospects who may offer more offensive potential, raising questions about Scott's future with the team.