Few sports teams can boast a history as successful as that of the St. Louis Cardinals, and much of those years of sustained excellence stem from being a team that prides itself on fundamentals like smart baserunning and strong defense. For decades, the team has followed "The Cardinal Way" and abided by the tenets stated in a notebook written by the late George Kissell about how the game should be played.
Masyn Winn is the latest practitioner of the Cardinals' artful glove work, and his peers recognized him as one of the best fielders in the game when he was announced as the winner of the 2025 National League Gold Glove Award at shortstop.