Below is the team’s list of notable, good or bad, contributors as judged by WAR. You’re able to select from the dropdown menu which year you’d like to look into.
Notable players (good or bad) from season:
| Player | Year | WAR | Position | Games |
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Things to keep in mind:
-As far as games played is concerned, what constitutes a “healthy” season varies on the position (25-35 for a SP, 55-65 for a RP, 110 for a catcher, 140 for all other position players).
-It seems like almost every year has one or two relievers that never really figured it out. They made a dozen or so appearances and simply got shelled every time out leaving them with a dreadful WAR.
-Almost every back-up catcher has not been able to even approach mediocrity during the future Hall of Famer Yadier Molina’s extended absences.
-Even the very best years from a Cardinal during these years haven’t really approached legit MVP contendership (usually in the ballpark of 8 WAR or more - Mike Trout’s worst season during this time produced a 6.9 WAR, his high was 10.1).
-The starting pitching in 2015 really was special with all five starters accumulating more than 3 WAR (and none of which were even signed to large contracts).