As we navigate this nascent season, there are numerous unanswered questions regarding the Cardinals’ offense. How soon until Paul Goldschmidt starts slugging? Just how much of an upgrade will outfielders Tyler O’Neill and Harrison Bader be? Will Matt Carpenter continue to start forever as long as his outs are hit hard? But there’s one thing pretty much understood with this offense: If Tommy Edman has a good game at the plate, they will likely win; if he doesn’t, it’ll could be a rough day for the Redbirds.
Through Wednesday, the leadoff hitter’s OPS in the eight wins was .