Coming in at #5 on the Top 10 Baseball Teams list is the St. Louis Cardinals. One of baseball’s premier teams, both past and present, the Cardinals graded out exceptionally well, with above-average showings in every category led by the most recent playoff wins and the second most World Series wins and second highest average attendance. In a St. Louis market without an NBA or NFL team, the Cardinals have come to represent the city and its fans, who are often considered among the best in baseball. Through their frequent success, they have represented St. Louis well. With the additions of All-Star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and lefty reliever Andrew Miller to an already-strong roster, the Cards look poised to bring even more success to St. Louis this upcoming season.
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Teams were evaluated in 9 different categories (visit this blog post to see the methodology). The Cardinals graded out as follows:
| Category | Count | MLB Rank |
| Fan Clubs (FanWide) | 16 | 14 |
| World Series Wins since 1903 | 11 | 2 |
| Playoff Series Wins since 2000 | 16 | 1 |
| Wins (last 5 years) | 447 | 5 |
| All Stars (Last 5 years) | 16 | 6 |
| National Games Televised (This Year) | 10 | 7 |
| Attendance (Average Last 3 Years) | 42,855 | 2 |
| Forbes Value (in billions) | 1.9 | 7 |
| Total Social Media Followers (Millions) | 4.196 | 10 |
Top 10 so far:
5. St. Louis Cardinals
Fan Clubs: 16 (14th)
The Cardinals have 16 fan clubs listed with FanWide, the world’s top fan club network. If you want to start your own Cardinals fan club in your city, please contact FanWide today. The Cards also have an official fan club, Redbird Nation.