Fantasy Baseball Profile - Paul Goldschmidt

Fantasy Baseball Player Profile

Paul Goldschmidt
St. Louis Cardinals
1B: 133 DH: 21
2024 Projected Value: $20
2024 Actual Value: $15 Difference: $-5
Based on 10-team NL-only league

Player Stats Daily Log

Year	AB	H	R	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG	Rate
2024 proj	555	156	88	26	86	75	145	7	0.281	47.6
2024	599	147	70	22	65	47	173	11	0.245	30.5
2023	593	159	89	25	80	87	161	11	0.268	44.2
2022	561	178	106	35	115	79	141	7	0.317	70.2
2021	603	177	102	31	99	67	136	12	0.294	60.6
2020	191	58	31	6	21	37	43	1	0.304	39.4
2019	597	155	97	34	97	78	166	3	0.260	47.6
2018	593	172	95	33	83	90	173	7	0.290	55.2
2017	558	166	117	36	120	94	147	18	0.297	72.0
2016	579	172	106	24	95	110	150	32	0.297	65.2
2015	567	182	103	33	110	118	151	21	0.321	76.0
2014	406	122	75	19	69	64	110	9	0.300	42.8
2013	598	178	102	35	120	99	145	15	0.298	68.6
2012	514	147	82	20	82	60	130	18	0.286	47.9
2011	156	39	28	8	26	20	53	4	0.250	12.9

Player News

Date	News
10/05/24	Cardinals $130 Million Superstar Could Sign With Surprise AL Team. The only thing that seems certain about the upcoming offseason for the St. Louis Cardinals is that first baseman Paul Goldschmidt won't be back in the organization in 2025. Any team looking for a first baseman likely would get an upgrade with Goldschmidt and Bleacher Report's Erik Beaston surprisingly mentioned the lowly Los Angeles Angels as an option. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
10/04/24	Cardinals Fan Favorite Labeled 'Least Valuable Player' In NL After Troubling 2024. The St. Louis Cardinals will explore different ways to reduce payroll this winter as they seek to reset the franchise after years of neglecting player development. Given the Cardinals still have several stars on the roster with lucrative contracts, multiple notable players could be on the trade block this winter. Speaking of value, a St. Louis fan favorite recently landed his name in a list of the least valuable players in the league after enduring the worst season of his career at the plate. Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt was listed as the No. 3 National League LVP, with Colorado Rockies' Kris Bryant at No. 1 and Washington Nationals Joey Gallo at No. 2, according to New York Post's Jon Heyman. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
10/03/24	Mariners Predicted To Land Cardinals $130 Million Star Ending Stint. It seems like a strong possibility that at least one St. Louis Cardinals cornerstone will not be playing for the franchise by the time the 2025 season rolls around. It already has been reported that the Cardinals don't plan to reunite with first baseman Paul Goldschmidt this winter in free agency. A handful of teams already have been mentioned as landing spots, and Bleacher Report's Erik Beaston predicted that Goldschmidt could sign with the offense-needy Seattle Mariners. "The (Cincinnati Reds), (Los Angeles Angels), Mariners, and (Minnesota Twins) are all teams that could use upgrades at the position and, with (USA Today Sports' Bob Nightengale) reporting the Mariners would be interested in acquiring Pete Alonso, it is an organization Goldschmidt could call home should the Polar Bear opt to sign elsewhere," Beaston said. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
10/02/24	Yankees All-Star Suggested To Replace Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt. The St. Louis Cardinals likely will need to find a replacement at first base this winter. It already has been reported that the Cardinals will be parting ways with star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. It also has been stated that the Cardinals will be looking to lower their payroll in 2025, with John Mozeliak entering his final season as the team's president of baseball operations. While this is the case, St. Louis will have to have someone play first base, with Goldschmidt expected to leave. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
9/30/24	Speculation Building About Cardinals Superstar Signing With Yankees. The 2024 Major League Baseball regular season just ended for the St. Louis Cardinals, but speculation and rumors already are starting to build up. The biggest question mark facing the team right now is whether or not the team will bring back Paul Goldschmidt in free agency. It has been reported that the Cardinals don't plan on bringing Goldschmidt back and will end his stint with the organization after six seasons. One team that already has been suggested as a possible landing spot is the New York Yankees by Heavy.com's Matt Musico. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
9/30/24	Cardinals Reportedly Could Ignite Star-Studded Fire Sale This Offseason, Per Insider. The St. Louis Cardinals are about to embark on an offseason that could completely change the franchise's direction as it looks to rebuild. Cardinals fans have endured back-to-back seasons of missing the playoffs and the status quo isn't cutting it anymore. Change needs to happen this winter and notable names could be moved. Shortly after announcing that St. Louis intends to move on from 2022 National League MVP Paul Goldschmidt this offseason, The Athletic's Katie Woo revealed intriguing information that could signal an impending firesale filled with star players. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
9/29/24	MLB rumors: Brewers eyeing Paul Goldschmidt move in free agency. The 2024 MLB season wraps up with Sunday's slate of games, and the St. Louis Cardinals are facing off against the San Francisco Giants. Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is slated to hit free agency for the first time in his career once Sunday's matchups are finished, and he could potentially leave St. Louis for an NL Central rival. “The Milwaukee Brewers are keeping a close eye on St. Louis Cardinals veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt if the Cardinals opt not to bring him back,” reported USA Today's Bob Nightengale on Sunday morning. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-brewers-eyeing...
9/27/24	Cards' Paul Goldschmidt looks to make himself at home vs. Giants. The San Francisco Giants will find themselves staring at a potential difference-maker in their future when Paul Goldschmidt and the St. Louis Cardinals visit Friday night for the start of the final three games of the regular season. Neither the Giants (79-80) or Cardinals (81-78) will be participating in the postseason next week, so each team enters the head-to-head with the same goal: Finish above .500. Coming off a remarkable 7-2 road trip to Baltimore, Kansas City and Arizona, the Giants find themselves needing to sweep the series to finish over .500 for the first time since 2021. Meanwhile, the Cardinals still need just one win to finish north of the break-even mark for the 16th time in the past 17 years. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/cards-paul...
9/25/24	Cardinals Insider Suggests Blockbuster For Blue Jays' $250 Million Star. The St. Louis Cardinals have some questions at first base right now. St. Louis has had Paul Goldschmidt as the team's starting first base since 2019, and has been everything the team could've asked for. If the two sides decide to go in a different direction, St. Louis will need to find a way to fill his shoes at first base. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
9/24/24	Diamondbacks slugger linked to Cardinals as potential free agent fit. The St. Louis Cardinals find themselves on the outside looking in after falling short of the postseason for a second straight year. With Paul Goldschmidt set to hit free agency and likely depart, St. Louis will need to replace him. Zachary Rotman of FanSided linked the Cardinals to slugger Christian Walker, who is also a free agent this coming winter. The 33-year-old slugger is having a strong season with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/diamondba...
9/21/24	St. Louis Cardinals 2024 offseason preview: What's next for Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado and Co.?. The 2024 Cardinals were average in run prevention and below average in run production. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/st-louis-cardinals-2024-o...
9/20/24	Is this homestand the last St. Louis will see of Paul Goldschmidt in a Cardinals uniform?. “I’m not a very emotional person, as y’all know,” he said. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/homestand-last-st-louis-s...
9/19/24	Cardinals not expected to re-sign former MVP after disappointing season. The St. Louis Cardinals are inching closer to the verge of elimination. With 10 games remaining on the schedule, they are seven games back in the National League Wild Card race. Former NL MVP Paul Goldschmidt is a free agent at the end of the 2024 season and could be playing his final games in a Cardinals uniform this coming weekend. Mark Powell of FanSided listed the veteran slugger as somebody who is unlikely to return to the team in 2025. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/cardinals...
9/16/24	Hochman: Cardinals' last homestand — is it goodbye to Paul Goldschmidt, others?. Starting Monday, the Cardinals play their final seven home games, so ... After getting swept this past weekend in Toronto, the Cardinals fell to 74-75. 1. Paul Goldschmidt: The 2022 National League MVP devoted himself to this franchise. Lauded for his work ethic, the possible Hall of Fame first baseman played six seasons for St. Louis with a .846 on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS). Source: https://www.stltoday.com/sports/column/benjamin-ho...
9/12/24	Paul Goldschmidt drives in tiebreaking run in 8th as the Cardinals beat the Reds 2-1. Paul Goldschmidt's double in the eighth inning scored Michael Siani with the tiebreaking run, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Wednesday night. Siani led off the eighth with a single and stole second despite the Reds pitching out on the play. “My job is to get on base,” Siani said. With out one, pinch-hitter Alec Burleson was hit by a pitch. Source: https://www.kfvs12.com/2024/09/12/paul-goldschmidt...
9/11/24	Paul Goldschmidt drives in tiebreaking run in 8th as the Cardinals beat the Reds 2-1. Paul Goldschmidt's double in the eighth inning scored Michael Siani with the tiebreaking run, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Wednesday night. Siani led off the eighth with a single and stole second despite the Reds pitching out on the play. “My job is to get on base,” Siani said. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/paul-goldschmidt-drives-t...
9/05/24	Cardinals Slugger One Swing Away From Surpassing Yankees Legend's Impressive Record. A St. Louis Cardinals slugger is on the verge of pulling off an incredible feat despite enduring one of the worst seasons of his illustrious career. After struggling to hit at the beginning of the season and being listed as a potential trade piece at this summer's deadline, a Cardinals veteran is about to surpass a New York Yankees legend on a well-respected all-time list. Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt clobbered his No. 361 home run during the club's National League Central rivalry matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday -- tieing him with Yankees Hall of Fame outfielder Joe DiMaggio on the all-time HR leaderboards. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
9/04/24	Cardinals Fan Favorite Seen As Significant Liability; Could Trade Be Imminent?. The St. Louis Cardinals are in a difficult position to give a forecast for the organization's future but analyzing payroll is a great place to start. The most significant contract to consider is seven-time All-Star Paul Goldschmidt, who becomes a free agent this offseason. It's too early to tell whether the Cardinals will move on from the decorated first baseman but it's looking like there could be a chance he re-signs with St. Louis. In the event that the Cardinals decide to free up salary space this offseason, another superstar could be on the move if the organization agrees with what Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter said on Wednesday. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
9/03/24	Cardinals veteran Paul Goldschmidt wants to play in 2025 amid expiring contract, career-worst batting marks. Goldschmidt, who turns 37 on Sept. 10, was the NL MVP in 2022 Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/cardinals-veter...
9/02/24	Cardinals could pursue reunion with former slugger this offseason. The St. Louis Cardinals have drawn slightly closer in the National League Wild Card race but are still longshots to reach the postseason. St. Louis sits five games back of the Atlanta Braves. In the event that the Cardinals miss the postseason, they'll likely need some help with their offense, particularly from the right side of the plate. Paul Goldschmidt is likely to depart in free agency. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/cardinals...

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