Alec Burleson’s 116 RBIs for the St. Louis Cardinals, achieved over 160 games with a .279/.343/.473 slash line and 26 home runs after shifting to first base, established an insurmountable lead heading into the final weekend. Consistent run production, including multiple multi-RBI outings in September, allowed him to regain sole possession of the MLB lead after brief ties with players such as Pete Alonso. The Cardinals first baseman’s durability and clutch hitting in the middle of the order outpaced the rest of the field by a wide margin as the regular season concluded. With official totals now finalized, only an unprecedented MLB statistical review could alter the outcome.