7 Baseball Players who Played for the Cardinals and Rockies
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 Colorado Rockies.
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 7 players who played on both the Cardinals and Rockies.
Popular Choices
The players in this tier are well-remembered in both uniforms. This could be due to the impact they made at each club, the time they spent there or how recently they were on each team (usually a combo of these factors).
Nolan Arenado
Nolan Arenado is in his 11th season in the majors. He played his first 8 seasons with the Rockies and is now playing third base for the Cardinals.
Arenado has consistently been one of the best players in the game since entering the league. He’s racked up 7 All-Star appearances (Rockies, Cardinals) and an incredible 10 Gold Glove awards (Cardinals, Rockies) in his career thus far.
He’s gone over 40 home runs twice in his career (Rockies) and over 100 RBIs 7 times (Rockies, Cardinals).
*Arenado has previously been the most popular pick for this square (Grid 94).
Matt Holliday
Matt Holliday was a big-time player in baseball from 2004 to 2018. He started with the Rockies, had a nice run with the Cardinals, but also had brief stints with the A’s and Yankees.
Holliday was a beast at the plate and played a huge role in the Cardinals’ World Series win in 2011.
He hit over 300 home runs and maintained a strong .299 batting average throughout his career. He made the All-Star team seven times.
Larry Walker
Larry Walker was a standout player from 1989 to 2005, known for his time with the Expos and Rockies, but also had a brief stint with the Cardinals.
Walker was a powerhouse at the plate and a whiz in the outfield, with a hefty .313 career batting average and over 380 home runs including a National League leading 49 home runs in 1997. He won the MVP title that year with the Rockies and made the All-Star team five times.
Not only that, but Walker also bagged seven Gold Gloves for his top-tier defensive skills. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020, Walker was a complete player who left a huge mark on the sport.
Rare Choices
The guys in this tier are generally strongly associated with one team, but not necessarily the other.
Andres Galarraga
Andres Galarraga, who played from 1985 to 2004, is best known for his time as a first baseman with the Expos and Rockies. However, he also played for 5 other clubs including the Giants, Braves, Rangers, Angels and Cardinals.
Galarraga was a powerhouse at the plate, amassing over 2,300 hits, 399 home runs, and a .288 career batting average. In ’93 he led the majors with a .370 batting average and in ’96 Galarraga hit 47 home runs and led the majors with 150 RBIs.
Galarraga, nicknamed “The Big Cat” for his quick reflexes at first base, was a five-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner.
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.
Ultra Rare
These players are considered ultra-rare because they’re not generally associated with either team. This is usually due to the brief amount of time they spent with both the Cardinals and Rockies.
Jamie Moyer
Jamie Moyer was a steady pitcher in baseball for an impressive stretch from 1986 to 2012. He made a name for himself with teams like the Mariners and Phillies, but also had stops with the Cubs, Orioles, Rangers, Rockies, Cardinals and Red Sox.
Over his career, he snagged over 260 wins, proving that you don’t need a blazing fastball to get the job done. Moyer was an All-Star once and was also a big part of the Phillies’ World Series win in 2008.
What’s really cool about him is that he pitched in the majors until he was 49, which is just amazing.
Ron Gant
Ron Gant played from 1987 to 2003 and is probably best remembered for his time with the Braves and Reds. However, Gant played for 8 teams over his 16-year career making him an extremely versatile Immaculate Grid player.
Gant brought a dynamic mix of power and speed to the game, hitting over 300 home runs and stealing more than 240 bases during his career. In 1993, Gant hit a career-high 36 home runs and drove in 117 RBIs while finishing 5th in MVP voting.
Gant was a two-time All-Star and his 30-30 seasons (30 home runs and 30 stolen bases) in 1990 and 1991 were also high points in his career. After a devastating motorcycle accident before the 1994 season, Gant made an impressive comeback, proving his resilience and further endearing him to fans.
