The Cardinals went 70–92 during the season and finished in sixth place of the National League East division, 25 games behind the NL East champion Pittsburgh Pirates.

Shortstop Ozzie Smith won a Gold Glove this year.

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

= Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases [11] Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; Avg.

= Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; BB = Walks allowed; SO = Strikeouts Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; BB = Walks allowed; SO = Strikeouts Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; BB = Walks allowed; SO = Strikeouts [12]