(Editor’s note: Michael Nowlin reached out earlier this week with a story idea, relating to the Cardinals’ managers. Michael researched and typed up a story, and I think you’ll enjoy what he came up with. - Josey)
A look at St. Louis’s managerial debuts since 1978:
Mike Matheny (April 4, 2012; 4-1 win at Miami): World Series MVP David Freese, in his first at bat of the season, singles in Carlos Beltran (also making his Cards debut) and Lance Berkman in the top of the first.