Okay, so I’ve been digging into the 1974 St. Louis Cardinals, and man, what a trip down memory lane! I wanted to see what made that team tick, you know, really get into the stats and stories.

First, I pulled up the team’s roster. I wanted a good look at all the players, not just the big names. It’s always cool to see who was playing where and get a feel for the whole squad.
Then I dove into the season’s schedule and results. I wanted to see how they did, game by game. Wins, losses, the whole shebang. Were there any crazy winning streaks? Any heartbreaking slumps?
- I checked out the batting averages. Who was hitting it out of the park? Who was struggling at the plate? Always interesting stuff.
- Next up, I looked at the pitching stats. ERAs, strikeouts, saves – the whole nine yards. Gotta see who was dealing on the mound.
I also spent some time poking around for any old articles or stories about the team. You know, get a feel for the vibe around the Cardinals that year. Were they expected to be good? Were there any big controversies?
The Final Result
After all that digging and sorting, I put together a pretty good picture of the ’74 Cardinals. They Had a good year. They were a fun team. It was cool to be reminded of all the players and how they did that season.