OUTLars Nootbaar
OF STL
Mon 3/31/25 2:08 PM

Nootbaar will remain in the leadoff spot for Monday's game versus left-hander Tyler Anderson and the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Nootbaar occupied the leadoff spot in all three contests against the Twins' right-handers over the weekend and he'll stay there Monday even versus a southpaw. The 27-year-old doesn't have notable splits in his career, having put up a .786 OPS against righties and .753 OPS versus lefties. Nootbaar has reached base eight times in the first three games of the 2025 season.

OUTLars Nootbaar
OF STL
Fri 3/28/25 2:27 AM

Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Thursday against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Nootbaar batted primarily sixth in the order in 2024, though he appears to be the team's primary leadoff option against right-handed pitching. He led off the bottom of the first half inning with a single and came around to score, and he delivered his first home run of the season one frame later.

OUTLars Nootbaar
OF STL
Mon 3/24/25 4:27 PM

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that he plans to hit Nootbaar leadoff Opening Day against the Twins, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nootbaar is in the leadoff spot for Monday's exhibition game versus Triple-A Memphis in what Marmol indicated is a preview of how his lineup will look in the opener. Presumed leadoff man Masyn Winn is hitting ninth Monday following a rough spring and it appears that's where he'll reside initially, at least against right-handers. Nootbaar collected a .446 on-base percentage this spring and has a .348 OBP for his career.

OUTLars Nootbaar
OF STL
Wed 3/19/25 6:26 PM

Nootbaar reached base three times and scored a pair of runs Wednesday as the Cardinals defeated the Nationals in Grapefruit League play.
EDGE Analysis
Nootbaar singled twice and drew a walk and is now sporting a .480 on-base percentage this spring. He hit leadoff Wednesday and is a candidate to bat there during the regular season, but Masyn Winn (wrist) -- who didn't play Wednesday -- is still the likely favorite to hit at the top of the batting order for St. Louis.

OUTLars Nootbaar
OF STL
Wed 2/12/25 2:25 PM

Nootbaar will earn $2.95 million in 2025 after winning his arbitration case with the Cardinals, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Cardinals had filed at $2.45 million. It's a substantial raise for Nootbaar, who is in his first year of arbitration eligibility. The 27-year-old has had trouble with injuries but has been productive when on the field, slashing .246/.348/.425 over parts of four seasons in St. Louis. Nootbaar is currently slated to be the Cardinals' everyday left fielder, although he could move to center field if the club winds up hanging on to Nolan Arenado.

OUTLars Nootbaar
OF STL
Sat 9/28/24 2:38 AM

Nootbaar went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a two-run triple in Friday's 6-3 win over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Nootbaar started the Cardinals' comeback with his homer in the third inning, then put them ahead for good in the fourth with the two-run triple. He has three multi-hit efforts over his last six games and now has seven such performances this month. The outfielder is at a .249/.344/.425 slash line, 12 homers, 45 RBI, 39 runs scored, 18 doubles, three triples and seven stolen bases over 107 contests this season.

OUTLars Nootbaar
OF STL
Thu 9/26/24 8:44 PM

Nootbaar went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI double and an additional run scored during Thursday's 10-8 loss to the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Nootbaar belted his 11th long ball of the season, tagging Kyle Freeland for a solo shot in the first inning. Since the start of September, Nootbaar is 18-for-57 (.316) with three home runs, 13 RBI, 10 runs scored and as many walks as strikeouts (14).

OUTLars Nootbaar
OF STL
Wed 9/25/24 7:13 PM

Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
The left-handed-hitting Nootbaar will retreat to the bench while the Rockies send lefty Austin Gomber to the bump. He'll be replaced in the starting nine by Thomas Saggese, who steps in at second base while Brendan Donovan moves out of the infield and occupies Nootbaar's usual spot in left field.

OUTLars Nootbaar
OF STL
Sat 9/21/24 5:43 PM

Nootbaar isn't in St. Louis' lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Nootbaar will step out of the lineup Saturday with southpaw Matthew Boyd scheduled to take the mound for the Guardians. Brendan Donovan will move out to left field in Nootbaar's stead, opening up second base for Thomas Saggese.

OUTLars Nootbaar
OF STL
Mon 9/16/24 12:46 PM

Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Nootbaar had the Cardinals' only multi-hit effort Sunday, and his homer was one of two extra-base hits for the team. He's had a decent September, going 13-for-36 (.361) with five extra-base hits, eight RBI and two stolen bases over 13 contests despite seeing fewer opportunities versus left-handed pitchers. For the year, he's up to 10 homers, 37 RBI, 32 runs scored and seven steals while slashing .248/.340/.406 across 97 games.