Hi there Cardinal fans. Say what you want about the 2017 St. Louis Cardinals, but there’s one thing you just can’t deny: It’s late September and the Cards are still playing very meaningful games. No, they’re probably not going to be a team you tell your grandkids about. Maybe they play some postseason baseball this year, maybe not. They’re right in the thick of things though, and that’s not bad for a down year.
That might not be the case if not for an incredible season from Tommy Pham. According to Fangraphs.com, he’s been worth 5 1⁄2 wins this year, 12th best in baseball.