Lars Nootbaar| Year | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | Rate |
| 2025 proj | 440 | 109 | 64 | 17 | 57 | 66 | 104 | 9 | 0.248 | 27.0 |
| 2025 | 336 | 76 | 50 | 12 | 37 | 48 | 85 | 4 | 0.226 | 20.4 |
| 2024 | 348 | 85 | 39 | 12 | 45 | 52 | 79 | 7 | 0.244 | 18.1 |
| 2023 | 426 | 111 | 74 | 14 | 46 | 72 | 99 | 11 | 0.261 | 28.8 |
| 2022 | 290 | 66 | 53 | 14 | 40 | 51 | 71 | 4 | 0.228 | 17.8 |
| 2021 | 109 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 2 | 0.239 | 6.6 |
| Date | News |
| 7/31/25 | MLB rumors: Astros, Phillies targeting potential Cardinals fire sale. The St. Louis Cardinals are on the verge of making seismic roster decisions as the MLB trade deadline looms, with both the Astros and Phillies reportedly circling key young players. Among those garnering interest is outfielder Lars Nootbaar, per multiple industry insiders. USA Today's Bob Nightengale confirms that both Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies have inquired about Lars Nootbaar. They've also expressed interest in Alec Burleson and utility standout Brendan Donovan. Despite being a fan favorite under team control through 2027, Nootbaar is enduring a down year. His .712 OPS and lowest wRC+ of his career raise questions about his long term outlook. Even so, his contract, plate discipline, Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/mlb-rumor... |
| 7/29/25 | Cardinals Get Significant Pre-Trade Deadline Injury Update. Although the Major League Baseball trade deadline is getting a lot of headlines right now, there's more going on across the league and with the St. Louis Cardinals. St. Louis arguably has been in more trade rumors than any other team. On top of that, St. Louis has been dealing with a plethora of injuries, including to outfielder Lars Nootbaar. Nootbaar hasn't played in a game since July 12th as he's dealt with a rib injury. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal... |
| 7/28/25 | Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar gets huge injury update from Oliver Marmol. The St. Louis Cardinals have received a much-needed boost in the form of a promising injury update regarding outfielder Lars Nootbaar, and it couldn't come at a more pivotal time. With the club fighting to stay afloat in the tight NL Central race, manager Oliver Marmol provided a key development that could shift the trajectory of their season. The skipper's comments were shared following Sunday's 9-2 loss to the San Diego Padres, offering clarity on Nootbaar's status after he was sidelined on July 12th due to a left costochondral sprain — a painful rib cartilage injury that occurred mid-swing during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves. Following two weeks of rest and limited activity, Nootbaar is now cleared to begin his rehab assignment. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/st-louis-cardinals/ca... |
| 7/13/25 | Cards activate Iván Herrera from 10-day injured list, place Lars Nootbaar on IL. The St. Louis Cardinals activated Iván Herrera from the 10-day injured list on Sunday before the series finale against the Atlanta Braves. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals placed outfielder Lars Nootbaar on the 10-day IL with a left rib injury. Herrera hasn’t appeared in the lineup since June 19 when he strained his hamstring rounding first base after a hit in the first game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/cards-activate-iv... |
| 7/12/25 | Cardinals outfielder exits early vs. Braves with injury. The St. Louis Cardinals have been up-and-down over the last week. After losing the series opener against the Atlanta Braves on Friday, they entered Saturday's game looking for revenge while dealing with trade rumors in St. Louis. Lars Nootbaar left the game in the sixth inning and did not return. The fifth-year pro has established himself as one of the key pieces of St. Louis' future. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/st-louis-cardinals/ca... |
| 7/11/25 | Cardinals provide update following Lars Nootbaar exit from Nationals game. The Cardinals are in the middle of a wildcard chase. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/cardinals-followi... |
| 7/10/25 | Cardinals Announce Lars Nootbaar News After Leaving Nationals Game Early. The St. Louis Cardinals announced Lars Nootbaar news after leaving a game against the Washington Nationals. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/cardinals-announc... |
| 6/21/25 | MLB Insider Reveals Cardinals' Head-Scratching Lars Nootbaar Plan. Why have the St. Louis Cardinals stuck with Lars Nootbaar as an everyday player this season? It's a question that Cardinals fans have been wondering as they've watched Nootbaar's hot start to the season turn frigid, giving him a slash line of .229/.335/.371/.706 entering Saturday. Nootbaar is in the middle of a career-worst slump, but St. Louis needs to see if he can get out of it. In other words, the Cardinals are prioritizing gaining intel on Nootbaar (intel they'll need for future roster decisions) over the desperation to win now. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal... |
| 6/11/25 | Cardinals Could Cut Ties With 27-Year-Old Fan Favorite In Surprise Royals Trade. Just about any major league outfielder with a track record of success would be an upgrade for the Kansas City Royals. The St. Louis Cardinals are an interesting team to watch. On Tuesday, insider Jim Bowden of The Athletic named Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar as a potential Royals trade target this summer, as the 27-year-old has two-and-a-half years of team control remaining. "The Royals rank last in MLB in home runs and need to add power and length to their lineup," Bowden wrote. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/cardinals-could... |
| 6/10/25 | Nootbaar Not In Starting Lineup Ahead of Tuesday’s Blue Jays Game. LF Lars Nootbaar will get a break after starting 16 straight games and going 1-for-19 in his last 19 plate appearances. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/nootbaar-not-star... |
| 6/05/25 | 1 untouchable Cardinals player ahead of trade deadline. The St. Louis Cardinals could choose to sell at this year's trade deadline, but Oliver Marmol should keep Lars Nootbaar out of trade talks. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/1-untouchable-car... |
| 5/28/25 | Lars Nootbaar's perfect take on breaking out of slump with 3-hit game. The St. Louis Cardinals are off to a strong start this season but leadoff hitter Lars Nootbaar had cooled off of late as he was mired in a 1-19 slump entering Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Facing Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano in the second inning, Nootbaar deposited a 0-1 cutter into the right field seats. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/st-louis-cardinals/ca... |
| 5/28/25 | What Lars Nootbaar started to 'ease tension,' Cardinals never stopped in Camden Yards comeback. Shortly before ducking into his office Tuesday afternoon to meet with the media, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol coordinated a paths-crossing with his struggling leadoff hitter Lars Nootbaar. The manager caught Nootbaar's eye and smiled. “You understood what the message was,” Nootbaar said later. Nootbaar stormed through whatever fog he felt at the plate by reaching base four times and homering as part of the Cardinals' persistent offense that rallied them for a 7-4 victory against Baltimore on Tuesday night at Camden Yards. Source: https://www.stltoday.com/sports/professional/mlb/c... |
| 5/27/25 | Lars Nootbaar crushes a two-run homer as Cardinals extend lead over Orioles. Lars Nootbaar crushed a two-run homer as the St. Louis Cardinals extend the lead over the Orioles. Source: https://www.foxsports.com/watch/fmc-dbi1r9dmk51xxr... |
| 5/22/25 | Cardinals Writer Calls Out Front Office For Not Extending Two Stars. The St. Louis Cardinals are playing much better baseball in the month of May. They started the season 14-19 and have since won 13 of their last 17 games. Two players in particular are having breakout seasons. St. Louis is getting major contributions from outfielder Lars Nootbaar and second baseman Brendan Donovan. The Cardinals had an opportunity to lock them up long-term with contract extensions, but passed on that opportunity in spring training. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal... |
| 5/21/25 | Cardinals Wednesday Lineup: Nootbaar sits, Gorman gets a start. St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol is changing up his starting lineup just a little bit for the rubber game in the team's final matchup against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday. Lars Nootbaar is getting a rest along with Pedro Pages, Nolan Gorman gets a start and Brendan Donovan and Alec Burleson are in different positions from their previous starts, once again showing off their versatility. Heading into Wednesday afternoon's game, the Cardinals are now two games behind the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central Division after Tuesday's 5-4 loss to Detroit and the Cubs' 14-1 obliteration of the Miami Marlins. Source: https://www.thetelegraph.com/sports/article/st-lou... |
| 5/12/25 | Nootbaar, Contreras and Arenado homer as Cardinals beat Nationals 6-1 for 3-game sweep. Lars Nootbaar, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado homered, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 6-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. The Cardinals have swept back-to-back series during an eight-game winning streak, their longest since August of 2022. Miles Mikolas (2-2) allowed one run on four hits over 5 1/3 innings with five strikeouts and one walk. All five of his career wins against Washington have come at Nationals Park. Source: https://krcgtv.com/sports/content/nootbaar-contrer... |
| 5/11/25 | Nootbaar, Contreras and Arenado homer as Cardinals beat Nationals 6-1 for 3-game sweep. Lars Nootbaar, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado homered, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 6-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. The Cardinals have swept back-to-back series during an eight-game winning streak, their longest since August of 2022. Miles Mikolas (2-2) allowed one run on four hits over 5 1/3 innings with five strikeouts and one walk. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/nootbaar-contrera... |
| 5/07/25 | Cardinals Wednesday afternoon lineup vs. Pirates. A Cardinals flag flies atop Busch Stadium in St. Louis, home of MLB's St. Louis Cardinals John Grieshop/MLB via Getty Images Just a few minor tweaks to the St. Louis Cardinals' starting lineup have been made for Wednesday's afternoon game against the Pittsburgh Pirates . The Cardinals are going for the sweep against their National League Central Division rivals, and with wins in the first two games of the three-game series, St. Louis comes into the game four games back of the Chicago Cubs . Starting Lineup Lars Nootbaar, left field Lars Nootbaar, LF Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images Read more: 3 St. Louis Cardinals players earn top MLB rankings despite team struggles Advertisement Article continues Source: https://www.thetelegraph.com/sports/article/st-lou... |
| 4/28/25 | Pallante allows 3 runs, 6 hits in Cardinals 3-1 loss to Reds. Lars Nootbaar doubled and scored on Nolan Arenado's two-out double in the first inning against the Reds' Nick Martinez. Andre Pallante gave up three runs over six innings but the offense was shut down after the first inning in losing the opener of a four-game series in Cincinnati. Source: https://www.ksdk.com/article/sports/mlb/stl-cardin... |
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