Lars Nootbaar

Active Player

Born: 9/8/1997 in El Segundo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2021-06-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Lars Taylor-Tatsuji Nootbaar

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Biography

Lars Nootbaar, born in 1997, is an active professional baseball player who has made a name for himself since his debut on June 22, 2021. Currently playing as a position player, Nootbaar showcases his skills primarily with the St. Louis Cardinals. Over the course of his career, he has participated in 392 games, where he has accumulated 288 hits, 45 home runs, and 146 RBIs, showcasing his power and ability to drive in runs. He boasts a batting average of .246 and has also demonstrated speed on the bases with 24 stolen bases. Nootbaar's playing style is characterized by an impressive combination of power and speed, making him a valuable asset in the Cardinals' lineup. As he continues to develop, he represents the new wave of players who are adapting to the modern game, emphasizing both hitting prowess and athleticism. His contributions are vital as the Cardinals aim to remain competitive in Major League Baseball, and his ongoing career holds the potential for significant achievements in the coming seasons.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
527	1682	249	407	84	9	58	194	28	252	396	0.242	0.341	0.406	0.747	1692.9

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.

Career SLG .406 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.747 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2021	STL	NL	58	109	15	26	3	1	5	15	2	13	28	0.239	.243 (-2%)	.317 (avg)	.410 (+3%)	.727 (+2%)	26.4
2022	STL	NL	108	290	53	66	16	3	14	40	4	51	71	0.228	.242 (-6%)	.311 (+9%)	.394 (+14%)	.706 (+12%)	673.0
2023	STL	NL	117	426	74	111	23	1	14	46	11	72	99	0.261	.248 (+5%)	.320 (+14%)	.414 (+1%)	.734 (+7%)	783.6
2024	STL	NL	109	348	39	85	18	3	12	45	7	52	79	0.244	.243 (avg)	.312 (+9%)	.399 (+4%)	.711 (+7%)	515.4
2025	STL	NL	135	509	68	119	24	1	13	48	4	64	119	0.234	.245 (-5%)	.314 (+3%)	.403 (-10%)	.718 (-4%)	-305.4