Pedro Pagés Bio
Pedro José Pagés is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball. He made his MLB debut in 2024 and has progressed through the Cardinals’ minor league system after being selected in the 2019 draft.
Early Life and Background
Pedro José Pagés was born on September 17, 1998, and is Venezuelan by nationality. Pagés attended Gulliver Preparatory School before enrolling at Florida Atlantic University, where he continued his development as a catcher and position player.
While at Florida Atlantic University Pagés also played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League in 2018 and was named a league all-star during that summer. His summer performance drew additional attention from professional scouts and complemented his college resume ahead of the MLB draft.
Path to Baseball
Pagés progressed from high school into a college program that emphasized both defensive work behind the plate and development as a hitter. His time at Florida Atlantic and his Cape Cod League all-star showing in 2018 helped establish him as a professional prospect with upside in both contact and emerging power.
The St. Louis Cardinals selected Pagés in the sixth round, with the 185th overall pick, of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. That selection began his professional career in the Cardinals organization and set a clear path through the club’s lower- and upper-level affiliates.
Pedro Pagés Career
Early Career (2019–2021)
Pagés made his professional debut in 2019 with the Low-A State College Spikes, where he hit .291 with two home runs and 21 RBI in 50 games. His first professional season demonstrated the contact ability that scouts and the organization valued when they drafted him.
The 2020 minor league season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Pagés returned to game action in 2021 with the High-A Peoria Chiefs. In 2021 he appeared in 80 games and produced a .249/.337/.385 batting line with nine home runs and 39 RBI as he adjusted to full-season professional play.
Minor-League Breakthrough (2022–2023)
Pagés split the 2022 season between the Double-A Springfield Cardinals and the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds, combining for 86 games with a .227/.312/.381 batting line, 10 home runs, and 44 RBI. That season provided experience at higher levels and exposure to more advanced pitching.
In 2023 Pagés posted career highs at Double-A Springfield, compiling a .267/.362/.443 batting line with 16 home runs and 72 RBI across 117 games. His increased production and defensive work prompted the Cardinals to add him to their 40-man roster on November 14, 2023, protecting him from the Rule 5 draft and positioning him for a major-league opportunity.
St. Louis Cardinals Era (2024–Present)
Pagés began the 2024 season optioned to the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds but received a major-league promotion on April 4, 2024, after Matt Carpenter was placed on the injured list. He made his MLB debut on April 7, 2024, appearing as a pinch hitter and logging his first big-league action shortly thereafter.
Across roster moves in April 2024 Pagés was optioned to Triple-A on April 11 and recalled ten days later. He recorded his first major-league RBI with a sacrifice fly on April 30, 2024, and collected his first major-league hit on May 14, 2024, delivering a bases-loaded double that produced three runs against the Los Angeles Angels. His first career home run came as a go-ahead shot against the Chicago Cubs during his rookie season.
In his 2024 rookie campaign Pagés made 68 appearances and slashed .238/.281/.376 with seven home runs, 27 RBI, and two stolen bases. On April 11, 2025, Pagés made his first professional appearance at second base after Masyn Winn left a game due to injury, marking a moment of defensive versatility in his major-league tenure. Through June 18, 2026, Pagés’ MLB totals included 22 home runs, 83 RBI, and a .230 batting average as he continued to establish himself with the Cardinals.
Driving Style and Strengths
Pagés has shown steady offensive development through the Cardinals system, with a clear increase in power during his time at Double-A in 2023 and a handful of timely, game-changing hits early in his MLB career. His progression from contact-oriented hitter to a player capable of driving the ball for extra bases has been a defining element of his early professional profile.
Notable Events and Milestones
Key milestones in Pagés’ career include his Cape Cod League all-star selection in 2018, being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth round in 2019, his addition to the Cardinals’ 40-man roster in November 2023, his MLB debut on April 7, 2024, his first major-league RBI on April 30, 2024, first hit on May 14, 2024, and his first major-league home run later that season. His first professional appearance at second base on April 11, 2025, stands out as an early indicator of positional flexibility.
Pedro Pagés Career Wins
Across his professional career Pagés has compiled measurable offensive contributions at each level. His rookie major-league season in 2024 included seven home runs and 27 RBI in 68 appearances, and his cumulative MLB totals through June 18, 2026, list 22 home runs and 83 RBI with a .230 batting average.
MLB Highlights
Notable MLB highlights include Pagés’ first major-league hit, a bases-loaded double that drove in three runs on May 14, 2024, and his first career home run, which provided a go-ahead score against the Chicago Cubs during the 2024 season. Those early clutch moments complemented his progression from the minors and underscored his ability to produce in key situations.
Other Wins & Perfromances
Before turning professional Pagés earned Cape Cod Baseball League all-star honors in 2018 with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks. In the minors he posted career-high totals in 2023 with 16 home runs and 72 RBI across 117 games, representing his most productive professional season prior to full-time major-league service.
2025 Season Performance
In 2025 Pagés added a new element to his defensive résumé by making his first professional appearance at second base on April 11, 2025, after an in-game injury to a teammate. That appearance highlighted a capacity to provide the Cardinals with roster flexibility beyond his primary role as a catcher.
The 2025 campaign also followed Pagés’ rookie year development curve, with continued focus on balancing defensive responsibilities behind the plate and contributing offensively when called upon. His early major-league seasons have emphasized adaptation to game-day roster needs and incremental offensive growth.