Baseball Players who Played for Cardinals and Astros
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the St Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played on both the Cardinals and Astros.
Carlos Beltran
Carlos Beltran is a 9-time all-star who played an incredible 20 years in major league baseball. Over his 20-year career, he played for 7 different teams – 2 of which were the Royals and the Mets.
Beltran also played for the New York Yankees, St Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants – making him an extremely versatile Immaculate Grid answer.
Beltran Key Stats
- Rookie of the Year (Royals)
- All-Star (Astros, Mets, Cardinals, Yankees)
- Gold Glove (Mets)
- Silver Slugger (Mets)
- 40+ Home Run Season (Mets)
- 100+ RBI Season (Royals, Mets)
- 40+ Stolen Base Season (Royals)
Lance Berkman
Lance Berkman, also known as “Big Puma,” had a distinguished 15-year career in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Houston Astros. A switch-hitting first baseman and outfielder, Berkman was a key figure in the Astros lineup from 1999 to 2010.
He compiled a .293 batting average, 366 home runs, and 1234 RBIs over his career. Berkman’s ability to get on base was a significant aspect of his game, boasting a .406 career on-base percentage.
He was a six-time All-Star, and in 2011, he played a crucial role in the St. Louis Cardinals’ World Series victory. He finished seventh in the MVP voting that year, having one of his best seasons with a .301 batting average, 31 home runs, and 94 RBIs.
*Berkman was the most popular pick for this square in a previous grid (Grid 136)
Berkman Key Stats
- All-Star (Astros, Cardinals)
- 40+ Home Run Season (Astros)
- 100+ RBI Season (Astros)
Preston Wilson
Preston Wilson is a Center Fielder who played in the majors from 1998 to 2007 who was a solid player for most of his career. However, he had one amazing season in 2003 with the Rockies when he led the National League in RBIs with 141, making his lone All-Star game that year.
Thanks to a late-season trade he also won a World Series with the Cardinals in 2006.
Preston played for 6 different teams over his 10-year career including the Marlins, Rockies, Cardinals, Mets, Nationals and Astros.
