The Cardinals went 86–76 during the season and finished third in the National League East, 12 games behind the eventual NL pennant and World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates.

First baseman Keith Hernández won the MVP Award this year, along with Willie Stargell, batting .344, with 11 home runs and 105 RBIs.

Left fielder Lou Brock collected his 3,000th career hit and played his final season in MLB.

Garry Templeton became the first switch-hitter to collect 100 hits from each side of the plate and led the league in triples for a third consecutive season.

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