Cardinals pitchers struggle with strikeouts, seek improvement

St. Louis Cardinals pitchers currently have the second-worst strikeout percentage in MLB over the last six seasons, trailing only the Colorado Rockies. The Cardinals have intentionally focused on a pitch-to-contact approach, impacting their strikeout ability. New president of baseball operations, Chaim Bloom, acknowledges the need for pitchers who can generate strikeouts while maintaining a focus on strike-throwing. Despite limited resources, recent acquisitions have shown slight improvement in strikeout rates. The team's overall strikeout percentage has risen from 19.8% to 20.7% this season, and minor league affiliates displayed better performance in strikeouts than in past years.

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