Saint Louis Cardinals
Franchise History
ENTERING 2025 SEASON
All-Time Record: 252-261-51 (.492)
Playoffs: 10-10
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General Manager:
TOM BURNISKI, St.Louis, MO (current)
Enshrined in WFBL Hall of Fame 2014
Email: tburn44@gmail.com
Previous GMs:
Debbie St. Pierre, Gorham, ME (2003)
Mike McChesney, Vancouver, WA (2002)
Paul Murphy, Altoona, PA (1999-2002)
Peter Enits, Plainfield, NJ (1998)
Manager:
Andy Van Slyke (current)
Whitey Herzog (2004-13)
Mike Schmidt (2002-03)
Felipe Alou (2001-02)
Bill Virdon (2001)
Bill Mazeroski (1999-2001)
Don Mattingly (1998)
Facility:
Busch Stadium (2005 - present)
Hadlock Field (03-04), Turnpike Park (00-02)
Hoboken Bay-Front Park (98-99)
WFBL CHAMPIONS
2019
SOUTH-CENTRAL DIVISION CHAMPS
2011
WEST DIVISION CHAMPS
2008
Founded:
June 28th 1998 as the New Jersey Jazzers; moved to Altoona, PA as "Crickets" thru 00-01; became Altoona Curve in '02 (franchise swap with NY Knights after '02 season); became second incarnation of Maine Black Bears for '03; Moved to St. Louis as "66ers" for 2005 season; Changed to 'Cardinals' for 2011
History:
2024: 12-8-2; 2nd place Kalas Div; lost Opening Rd vs EU 5-6
2023: 11-9-2; 3rd place Kalas Div; won WC vs DE 12-0; won Quarters vs BO 6-6 <TB1>; lost Semis to BR 5-6
2022: 5-14-3; 5th place Kalas Div
2021: 12-9-1; 2nd place Kalas Div
2020: 4-1-0; 2nd place Kalas Div; lost Quarters vs PH 0-11
2019: 10-8-4; 3rd place Kalas Div; won Opening Rd vs BO 6-6 <TB1>; won Wildcard Game 7-5 vs JO; won Semis vs PH 6-6 <TB1>; won WFBL Championship vs Detroit 9-3
2018: 9-12-1; 6th place Kalas Div
2017: 10-8-4; 4th place Kalas Div
2016: 7-11-4; 5th place Kalas Div
2015: 8-13-1; 4th place Kalas Div
2014: 9-10-3; 4th place Kalas Div
2013: 7-12-3; 4th place Kalas Div
2012: 9-13-0; 4th place Kalas Div
2011: 16-6-0; 1st place Kalas Div; lost Semis to JH 5-7
2010: 11-11-0; 5th place Mack Div
2009: 11-11-0; 4th place Mack Div: lost Div Semis vs. EU 5-7
2008: 15-7-0; 1st place Mack Div; won Div Semis vs. SP 6-5; lost Div Finals to EU 5-7
2007: 11-11-0; 5th place Mack Div
2006: 13-9-0; 4th place Mack Div: won Div Semis vs LO 10-1; lost Div Finals to SP 4-8
2005: 10-8-4; 3rd plalce Mack Div; won Div Semis vs PO 10-1; lost Div Finals to JH 5-7
2004: 12-9-1; 3rd place Owens Div; won Div Semis vs PH 8-4; lost Div Finals to AC 2-10
2003: 6-14-2; 6th place Owens Div
2002: 7-10-5; 5th place Mack Div
2001: 6-15-1; 5th place Mack Div
2000: 10-8-4; 2nd place Mack Div; lost Opening round to LV 3-9
1999: 9-10-3; 5th place Owens Div
1998: 2-4-3; 4th place Owens Div
FRANCHISE RECORDS
AVG: .341 - Derrek Lee (05)
OBpctg: .433 - Roberto Alomar (99)
HR: 39 - Derrek Lee (05), Jermaine Dye (06)
RBI: 110 - Preston Wilson (03)
Runs: 107 - Derrek Lee (05)
Steals: 43 - Luis Castillo (02)
ERA: 2.49 - Carlos Zambrano (03)
WHIP: 0.94 - Johan Santana (04)
IP: 220 - CC Sabathia (07)
K: 233 - Johan Santana (04)
QS: 17 - Kyle Gibson (21)
Wins: 19 - C.C. Sabatha (10 &11)
Saves: 43 - Craig Kimbrel (13)
Holds: 20 - Jason Adam (24)
HD+SV: 24 - Jason Adam (24)
AWARD WINNERS
Richie Ashburn Award
Tom Burniski - 2019
Harry Kalas Award
Whitey Herzog - 2011
Connie Mack Award
Whitey Herzog - 2008
Steve Carlton Award
C.C. Sabathia - 2008
Johan Santana - 2006
Tug McGraw Award
Trevor Rosenthal - 2015
Craig Kimbrel - 2013
Pete Rose Award
Craig Kimbrel - 2011
Chuck Klein Award
George Springer - 2019