Stan Musial dominates with a record-breaking number of runs scored
Stan Musial leads the
St. Louis Cardinals'
all-time runs scored list by a significant margin, with
1,949 runs. His achievement overshadows the
runner-up by more than
500 runs, emphasizing his unparalleled impact on the team's scoring history.
The top three players showcase the Cardinals' historical scoring depth
The combined runs
scored by the top three players - Stan Musial, Lou Brock, and
Albert Pujols - total
4,709 runs, accounting for a substantial portion of the team's historical offensive output. Their collective contribution highlights the depth of talent the Cardinals have enjoyed.
A steep decline in runs scored after the top scorer
There is a noticeable drop in the number of runs scored after Stan Musial, with Lou Brock securing the second position with
1,427 runs. This
522-run gap underlines the significant disparity in scoring achievements among the team's leaders.
Albert Pujols marks a modern era high among Cardinals' legends
Albert Pujols, with
1,333 runs, is the highest-scoring player from the modern era among the Cardinals'
all-time runs scored leaders, reflecting the lasting impact of newer players in the club's storied history.
The exclusive 1,000 runs club
Only six players have surpassed the
1,000 runs milestone in their careers with the Cardinals, showcasing the elite performance level required to join this exclusive club and highlighting the rarity of such an achievement.
Tight competition among Cardinals' legends
The competition is particularly fierce among players ranked from seventh to tenth, where only
70 runs separate Ozzie Smith (
991 runs) from Jim Bottomley (
921 runs), illustrating the close contest in the team's scoring history.
Influence of middle-order hitters
Players like Ken Boyer and Ray Lankford, with
988 and
928 runs respectively, emphasize the critical role of middle-order hitters in contributing to the team's scoring efforts, demonstrating the importance of depth in the lineup.