Nolan Arenado (28) attempts a throw to first base in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
We often talk about St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado’s offense, but his defense should be discussed more after Sunday’s web gem.
When the St. Louis Cardinals acquired Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies, the talk immediately surrounded the type of impact he would have alongside Paul Goldschmidt in the lineup. But his defensive impact was severely underrated — and that was on display on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.