The 2016 St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed a competitive winning season, finishing with an 86-76 record and a second-place finish in the NL Central. The team featured one of the league's most explosive offenses, ranking second in home runs and fourth in runs scored, led by standout performances from Jedd Gyorko, Brandon Moss, and All-Star Matt Carpenter. The season was also highlighted by the impressive debut of rookie shortstop Aledmys Diaz and the emergence of Seung-hwan Oh as a dominant force in the bullpen.