The Cardinals’ 2024 iteration outperforms the 2023 one in almost every manner, from simple statistics like win-loss records to advanced figures and Statcast metrics. Most of that can and should be attributed to the players who are doing their jobs, but despite the diminished focus on management roles inhttps://soccerhuz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/01j1edjvhd8krth7wpe6.webp today’s game, there are other aspects of this year’s Cardinals club that Marmol has influenced that have improved dramatically from last season.
In a vacuum, it was just one decision that turned out well. On a bigger scale, Oli Marmol’s choice to stick with St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley for the 11th inning in a tie game on July 5 illustrated his immense growth as the Cardinals manager in his second year at the helm.
