The Cardinals went 86–75 during the season and finished second in the National League East, 1+1⁄2 games behind the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Outfielder Lou Brock led the NL with 118 stolen bases, breaking the modern-era (post-1901) MLB single-season mark of 104, set by Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills in 1962.

He also broke the all-time National League record of 111 set by John Montgomery Ward in 1887, when stolen bases were counted differently.

The all-time MLB record was, and still is, held by Hugh Nicol, who stole 138, also in 1887, while playing in the American Association.

Infielders Other batters Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.