Checking in on the Cardinals

Cardinals and Braves are #16&17 teams by positional fWAR, with the Cardinals better because of defense
Cardinals offense has been below average in both power and stolen bases, with a below average wRC+
Cardinals along with the Giants have been middle of the pack in runs scored
Cardinals offense has been good at not striking out, but doesn’t take enough walks
Only the Padres and Pirates hit less home runs than the Cardinals
Cardinals pitching is #18 in total fWAR
Cardinals pitching is second worst at striking out batters and third best at not walking batters
Cardinals pitching are not good at leaving men on base but their Ground Ball % is among the best
Cardinals starting pitching has been below average in 2025, but the bullpen has been second best in MLB by FIP
Cardinals defense has been #5 overall (ahead of Milwaukee) but #1 by Outs Above Average (behind Milwaukee in FRV)
2025 Cardinals offensive strengths have been at 1B… they are average at SS and DH… and below average hitting at every other position