VIDEO: New Cardinals Prospect Matthew Liberatore and Future Stud Nolan Gorman Are Already Best Friends

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired the No. 4 player in the Rays minor league system in Matthew Liberatore, reportedly giving up the likes of Jose Martinez for him.

It turns out that Liberatore has been friends with Cardinals' minor leaguer Nolan Gorman for quite some time, having known each other since the age of five.

Just messin’ around? @NolanGorman pic.twitter.com/EooehYEUmx
— Matthew Liberatore (@libby3232) November 28, 2018

One of the most important aspects when considering to stay in a given city for MLB players is familiarity.

By pairing these two friends together, not only are the Cardinals upgrading their minor league system, but they are creating a more positive atmosphere for the players.

Matthew Liberatore and Nolan Gorman on the same team. Wow. I never thought it would happen. As childhood friends, they must ecstatic. https://t.co/18oygslgK4
— Lance Brozdowski (@LanceBroz) January 9, 2020

Ecstatic is the perfect way to explain it. This is the type of story that we only see in movies, and to watch it play out in real life is truly amazing.

As Matthew Liberatore goes to the #STLCards, it is worth knowing that he has an extremely close relationship with top St. Louis third base prospect Nolan Gorman dating back to when they were five years old.

From @JesseSanchezMLB.https://t.co/4ze9glbIjB
— Today in MLB (@TodayintheMLB) January 9, 2020

With these two top-50 MLB prospects reconnected, St. Louis is forming a nice 1-2 punch for the future.