It seems like just yesterday the Cardinals had an infielder in the outfield. With Harrison Bader back patrolling centerfield, Dexter Fowler can move back over the a corner spot where he is better suited and the Cardinals will play three outfielders once again.
Though he has had his struggles at the plate, no one would question Bader’s skill in the outfield. The numbers confirm what the eye sees, too. In just under 1700 major league innings, Bader’s UZR is 21.4. UZR stands for Ultimate Zone Rating and it attempts to compare how much better or worse a fielder did than the average player.