The St. Louis Cardinals haven't had a lot to boast about in 2025, but one aspect of the game that they can hang their hats on is their defense. The Cardinals rank as the top team in baseball in Statcast outs above average, at 39. (The Milwaukee Brewers are a distant second, with 27 OAA.)
The main factors for the Cardinals' excellent showing in this stat are shortstop Masyn Winn, with a major league-leading 21 OAA, and center fielder Victor Scott, with 14 OAA. Nolan Arenado, frequently cited alongside Brooks Robinson as the best defensive third baseman of all time, has diminished in the field in recent seasons and holds only 2 OAA in 2025.