I was on the Meet Me at Musial podcast recently, and in the course of the discussion threw out the question of which three outfielders would make the most plate appearances for the Cardinals this year?
It’s a question that I don’t think has a clear answer. This is a team returning only ONE outfielder who played enough to qualify for a batting title last season. You could make a strong case for at least five and maybe even more of these guys. So let’s break down the options.
The Incumbents
The lone player here to qualify for a batting title last season, the lone true veteran.