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BenFred: When it comes to Cards' season-saving rookies, don't overlook Munoz

Reliever (and emerging closer?) Jordan Hicks has six saves, 23 holds and the fastest average pitch velocity in the game (100.6 mph on the sinker, and yes, that's THE AVERAGE).

Center fielder Harrison Bader keeps sliding and diving his way into the Gold Glove conversation, even though 31 other center fielders have played more innings at the position than him this season. That's what +13 Runs Saved will do for you. Only Lorenzo Cain (+14) and Ender Inciarte (+14) checked in higher on Fielding Bible's list this morning.

Tyler O'Neill and Patrick Wisdom can mash, and Dakota Hudson has been a bonus for the bullpen, and the way this season is heading, more X-factors (Jose Adolis Garcia?