By JP
Kolten Wong had a less than stellar Major League debut during his call up in August. In fact, he had a .153 batting average and became "nothing" more than a pinch hitter/runner. But there is reason to believe that Wong is the right choice at 2nd base.
First, he showed flashes up plus defense ability at the position during the World Series. Secondly he should be able to improve that batting average with regular time at 2nd, which should happen this season with the Cards trading David Freese to the Angels which will allow Matt Carpenter to shift over to his normal position of 3rd base. Lastly, but most important, is Wong's work ethic.
Kolten Wong has been working almost without rest since the end of the 2013 season to improve both his defense and offense and that is something Cards fans can be excited about. Sure, many (most? all?) Cards players spend a chunk of the off season trying to improve, but Wong is determined to be the every day second baseman and to contribute to the Cardinals 2014 season and goal to retrun-and win-the Worlds series. The Cardinals signed former Dodger Mark Ellis as a back up in case Wong struggles, but base on his work ethic, I think he will do well.
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