PT TOMORROW: NL Central—Wong ready to fulfill potential in STL
Apr 16 2019
Much of the preseason focus for the Cardinals revolved around baserunning and defense—in their own words, getting back to “The Cardinal Way.” The team has increased the rate at which they shift from 4.4% last season to 12.6% this season, however the more relevant change has been the team’s aggressiveness on the basepaths.
While still not among the top teams in the league, the Cardinals have attempted 0.79 stolen bases per game through Saturday’s action, good enough for 10th in the league. Kolten Wong (2B, STL) has been the most notable beneficiary. After stealing no more than eight bases in any of the past three seasons, Wong has accrued four in his first 15 games. He’s been getting the opportunity, nearly doubling...
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