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Ryan Ludwick

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  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 210 lbs
  • Born: Jul 13, 1978

  • Debut: June 5, 2002

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October 10, 2009

Ryan Ludwick has been moved to the 2-hole for Saturday's Game 3 match-up against the Dodgers. Manager Tony La Russa decided that a shake-up was in order after the team fell down 2-0 in the series.

Our View:

Luddy is 3-for-10 hitting out of the two spot this season, so he hasn't done it much. Hitting in front of Albert Pujols is always the best spot in the lineup, so we will have to see how it works for the Birds.

October 3, 2009

Ryan Ludwick went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Saturday, but the Cardinals would fall just short, losing a sloppy game 6-5 to the Brewers at home.

Our View:

Ludwick is now one grand slam away from posting his second consecutive 100-RBI season. Quite a remarkable feat for a player who didn't become a regular until he was 29 years old.

September 25, 2009

Ryan Ludwick went 1-for-4 with a solo homer off Jose Contreras in tonight's 2-1 loss at Colorado.

Our View:

The Cardinals had eight hits in the game, and Ludwick's shot was their lone source of scoring. He snapped a 16-game drought without a homer, and has 21 for 2009. He also ended a seven-game skid without an RBI.

September 22, 2009

Rick Ankiel is starting in place of right fielder Ryan Ludwick for Tuesday night's game against the Astros. Ludwick is just getting routine day off tonight.

Our View:

Just another outfield rotation for the Cards and Tony La Russa, so Ludwick owners should be used to this by now. He should be back tomorrow, but he won't be helping out fantasy teams tonight.

September 12, 2009

Ryan Ludwick is not in the Cardinals' lineup for their Saturday afternoon game against the Braves. Rick Ankiel will patrol right field in Ludwick's place.

Our View:

Just a dy off here for Luddy, as manager Tony La Russa likes to rotate his outfielders. He should be back in the lineup tomorrow, but get him out today if you still have time.

September 11, 2009

Ryan Ludwick went 2-for-4 with two singles in tonight's 1-0 loss to Atlanta at Busch Stadium.

Our View:

Ludwick accounted for two of the Cardinals' six hits in the shutout loss. Ludwick is hot, as he collected two hits in each of his last three games.

September 4, 2009

Ryan Ludwick had an absolutely monster game on Friday as the Cardinals routed the Pirates 14-7. Ludwick went 5-for-5 with two doubles, two homers, three runs, and five RBI in the win.

Our View:

Now that's a fantasy performance. Luddy has struggled some over the last month, but he looked dialed in tonight. If he can get hot, the Cards look like a very dangerous team in the NL.

August 26, 2009

With the Cardinals facing Roy Oswalt on Wednesday, Ryan Ludwick is out of the Redbirds lineup, according to Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Our View:

The National League Player of the Month for July is hitting just .221 over the last month. Some rest could do him good.

August 4, 2009

Ryan Ludwick has been named July's NL player of the month, according to MLB.com. Ludwick hit .340 with five doubles, six homers, and 18 runs scored in the month of July.

Our View:

Ludwick really took off in July after a slow start to the season, and he is showing that 2008 was no fluke. The former All-Star is getting comfortable in the new-look Cardinal lineup, and he should get plenty of opportunity as the season goes on.

July 21, 2009

Ryan Ludwick hit yet another three run home run on Tuesday night. However, it came as the game was already out of reach, as Houston beat the Cardinals 11-6 at home.

Our View:

Ludwick has been tearing the cover off the ball his last 12 games. He has five home runs and 20 RBI in that stretch, and has leapt into the top ten in RBI in the National League. After a miserable May and June, last year's Silver Slugger winner is again a safe bet in the outfield.

July 12, 2009

Ryan Ludwick is back to his 2008 form. Last year's All Star and Silver Slugger went 3-for-4 with a pair of two run homers in the Cardinals' 4-2 win over the rival Cubs.

Our View:

Luddy has been an absolute beast lately and his return to form has given the Cards the bat they have been searching for to hit behind Albert Pujols. He now has 15 RBI in his last seven games to go along with his four homers and 13 hits. Now that he's raking he should be starting every day. Time to get him back in the lineup, people.

July 9, 2009

Ryan Ludwick went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer off reliever Todd Coffey in Thursday's 5-1 win at Milwaukee.

Our View:

Ludwick has a hit in five straight games, with two homers over the span. This is encouraging, as he only hit three homers over 85 at-bats in June.

July 7, 2009

Ryan Ludwick homered for the first time since June 22 on Tuesday as the Cardinals stifled Milwaukee 5-0.

Our View:

Ludwick continues to be wildly inconsistent in 2009. Every time he appears poised to break out of his season-long funk, he stops hitting again. He has been displaying intermittent power, but not nearly enough to be a must start every night for your fantasy team.

July 2, 2009

Ryan Ludwick drove in a run for the second straight game on Thursday, as the Cardinals beat San Francisco 5-2 to earn a split of the teams' four game series.

Our View:

Ludwick has finally been showing some signs of life recently, hitting the ball hard and occasionally picking up some RBIs, and may soon be worthy of your starting lineup again. Keep an eye on him, but you could do worse for the time being.

June 22, 2009

Ryan Ludwick went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer off Tim Redding in Monday's 6-4 loss at the Mets.

Our View:

Ludwick has a hit in four straight games, with two homers over the span. He has 11 homers for the season, and should remain a good source for power as long as he can stay intact.

June 19, 2009

Ryan Ludwick went 1-for-4 with a grand slam off Kyle Davies in Friday's 10-5 win at Kansas City.

Our View:

Ludwick ended a 10-game drought without a homer, and now has 10 for the season. His .234 batting average drags down his fantasy value a bit.

June 11, 2009

Ryan Ludwick had his first two-hit game since May 5 in the Cardinals 6-5 win over the Marlins on Thursday.

Our View:

He also drove in a run and scored a run. It's too early to say he's emerging from his post disabled list slump, but today was an encouraging sign nonetheless.

June 8, 2009

Ryan Ludwick went 0-for-4 as the Cardinals lost 5-2 to the Rockies on Monday.

Our View:

Ludwick had hit safely in three straight games. Despite the mini hitting streak, Ludwick is just 4-for-35 since returning from the disabled list on May 29. You may want to keep him on your bench until he rediscovers his stroke.

May 29, 2009

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Ryan Ludwick is expected to be activated before Friday's game in San Francisco. Ludwick has been on the DL with a hamstring injury.

Our View:

This is excellent news for Cardinal fans and Ludwick owners. He has made great progress during his recovery, and it looks like he will be very close to 100 percent when he is activated tonight. The Cards desperately need a jolt to their lineup, and Ludwick is more than capable, so owners get him in tonight if possible.

May 22, 2009

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Ryan Ludwick is making solid progress from his hamstring injury and he is expected to be ready to return to the lineup on the day he is eligible to come off the DL.

Our View:

Ludwick ran sprints in the outfield on Thursday and he plans to take batting practice and shag fly balls with the team today. Expect Luddy to be 100 percent when he returns to the lineup.

May 14, 2009

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that Ryan Ludwick was seen walking around without a limp on Thursday. He was placed on the DL with a hamstring injury on Wednesday.

Our View:

This is very good news for fantasy owners, as it looks like the injury is not very serious. He will still be out for two weeks, but he should be good to go when he is eligible to come off the DL.

May 13, 2009

Confirming previous suspicions, the Cardinals have indeed placed Ryan Ludwick on the 15-day DL with a strained right hamstring he suffered on Tuesday, according to St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Bernie Miklasz.

Our View:

The injury does not appear to be anything that will have lingering effects throughout the season, but it will clearly keep Ludwick out of action for at least the next two weeks. With Rick Ankiel on the DL as well, Chris Duncan and Colby Rasmus will continue to play every day in left and center field, while Shane Robinson should get most of the time in right. Don't expect much, if anything, from the power-lacking Robinson.

May 13, 2009

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch believes that Ryan Ludwick could land on the 15-day DL after straining his right hamstring during Tuesday's battle with the Pirates.

Our View:

Ludwick did not believe the injury was that serious, but the Cardinals are yet to determine the severity. The club already has outfielder Rick Ankiel on the DL.

May 12, 2009

Ryan Ludwick left Tuesday's game in the second inning with a hamstring injury. The severity of the injury is unknown.

Our View:

Ludwick dove for a ball hit by Nyjer Morgan and came up lame. It was a duel blow for the Cards as Luddy left the game and Morgan's hit got down and went for a two-RBI triple. We'll update Ludwick's condition as soon as we know more.

May 9, 2009

Ryan Ludwick was 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Reds.

Our View:

Ludwick's power has carried over from last year, but the average is down a bit. He's hitting .277, which is still serviceable, but the eight homers and 26 RBI are very nice. Ludwick is a fine outfield option in all fantasy formats.

May 5, 2009

Ryan Ludwick was 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI in a losing effort on Tuesday as the Cardinals fell to the Phillies 10-7.

Our View:

Ludwick now has seven homers and 23 RBI on the season, and after a recent cold patch has started warming up. Tuesday's effort raised his average to .292 and we may be seeing warning signs of another Ludwick offensive outburst.

April 30, 2009

Ryan Ludwick was not in Wednesday's starting lineup while recovering from the flu, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Our View:

His status for Thursday's game against the Nationals is yet to be determined, but Ludwick describes himself as "half as bad." He only has one hit over his last 13 at-bats.

April 22, 2009

Ryan Ludwick will not start for the second straight night on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. Manager Tony La Russa did say that he will start in the next four games.

Our View:

Ludwick is tied for the NL lead in RBI and home runs, but he has not been in the lineup four times in the last 15 games. The Cardinals have four starting caliber outfielders, and it appears as if Ludwick can continue to expect off days on a fairly regular basis.

April 18, 2009

Ryan Ludwick continued his hot hitting on Saturday, but his Cardinals fell to their bitter rivals. He was 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI, but the Cubs ended up on top with a 7-5 win on 11 innings.

Our View:

Ludwick has at least one hit in every game this season and now has a bloated .405 average with five dingers and 15 RBI. Anyone still convinced last year's season was a fluke?

April 17, 2009

Ryan Ludwick continued his assault on Major League pitching Friday in the Cards' loss to the Cubs. Ludwick went 3-for-5 with two homers and four RBI to extend his hitting streak to 20 games.

Our View:

Ludwick has been an absolute monster so far this year, as he has five home runs, 13 RBI, and is hitting .405. He has only played in nine of the Cardinals first 12 games, too. He is making believers out of a lot of people who said last year was a fluke. He is the real deal.

April 17, 2009

Ryan Ludwick extended his hitting streak to 19 games with an RBI single in Thursday's outing at Chicago, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Our View:

He has collected two hits in four of eight games, with two doubles and three homers over the span. He is proving his breakout campaign of 2008 was not a fluke.

April 15, 2009

Ryan Ludwick connected for his third home run of the season in the Cardinals' 12-7 win in Arizona on Wednesday. The blast was a two-run shot and was one of his two hits in five trips to the plate.

Our View:

Luddy has been raking this season... when he gets to play. Spot starts and spells on the bench have plagued fantasy owners this season, but last year's Silver Slugger award winner does considerable damage when he plays. He's hitting .407 with three home runs and eight RBI in seven games so far, and if he keeps hitting like this Tony LaRussa will be forced to play him.

April 15, 2009

The St. Louis Post Dispatch reports that Ryan Ludwick wants to be in the lineup every day, and manager Tony La Russa responded by saying "Of the four outfielders, he'll play more than the other three". Ludwick has sat three times in the first nine games.

Our View:

La Russa's platooning of outfielders has wreaked havoc on Ludwick owners, but it appears as if the outfielder will be starting on a more regular basis in the future. Ludwick had 538 at-bats last season despite being platooned early in the season, so there is nothing to worry about.

April 14, 2009

Ryan Ludwick extended his hitting streak to 17 games (dating back to last season) in Monday's win over Arizona, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He collected a single and a double in the game.

Our View:

He has recorded two hits in three of six games, and has nine total hits (two doubles, two homers, seven singles) over the span. The Cardinals will play the second of their three-game set against Arizona at Chase Field tonight.

April 12, 2009

Ryan Ludwick went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Astros.

Our View:

Ludwick hit cleanup on Sunday, and he is off to a hot start this season. Through five games played, he has two home runs, five RBI, and is hitting .389.

April 11, 2009

Ryan Ludwick is out of the lineup Saturday versus Astros ace Roy Oswalt, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Our View:

It's tough to hold Luddy out of the lineup right now, as he's hitting .400 with two homers so far, but it's probably not a bad idea by Tony La Russa to stack the lineup with left-handed hitters.

April 11, 2009

Ryan Ludwick homered and doubled in the Cardinals 5-3 win over the Astros on Friday night. He drove in two on the night.

Our View:

Ludwick finished strong this spring and it has carried over to the games that count. He has two home runs and four RBI in the team's first four games and is hitting a cool .400.

April 6, 2009

Ryan Ludwick went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and a run scored in the Cardinals' 6-4 loss to the Pirates on Monday.

Our View:

Ludwick got off to a slow start this spring, but he finished strong as he began displaying the power that won him the Silver Slugger award last season. It will be difficult for him to reproduce the 37 home runs and 113 RBI from 2008, but today's start will likely give him the confidence he will need to make another strong run.

March 31, 2009

Ryan Ludwick was 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI on Tuesday. After a very rough start he has upped his average to .225.

Our View:

Ludwick seems to be getting locked in at the plate and his power stroke looks to be on par with how he finished the season last year. His double today was his sixth and he has driven in 18 this spring. Don't buy into all the "fluke" talk about Ludwick. When healthy he has hit, and hit well, at every level he has ever played at. He should have numbers similar to last year.

March 22, 2009

Ryan Ludwick went 2-for-3 with a double, RBI, and a run scored in the Cardinals' 5-4 win over the Orioles on Sunday.

Our View:

It's been a very good weekend for Ludwick after a mostly forgettable spring. He seems to be much more relaxed at the plate in his last three games. Since Friday, he has five extra base hits including two home runs. Despite hitting just .216 this spring, he has accounted for 15 RBI.

March 21, 2009

Ryan Ludwick hit a grand slam, doubled and drove in five during an impressive day at the plate on Saturday.

Our View:

Last year's OF Silver Slugger award winner has struggled most of the spring, but his bat is starting to come alive. He's only hitting .188, but he has driven in 14, and he has two homers and eight RBI over the last three days. His bat should be ready by Opening Day, and he's a fine addition to any starting fantasy lineup.

March 7, 2009

Ryan Ludwick will miss Saturday's spring training game due to general soreness, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He reportedly took 300 extra swings in a batting practice session on Friday.

Our View:

If it were a regular season game, Ludwick would be able to play. You have to love his dedication to his swing and hopefully he will be able to resemble the excellence he displayed a season ago.

March 1, 2009

Ryan Ludwick had a solid day for the Cards, going 2-for-5 with an RBI on Sunday against the Marlins.

Our View:

Ludwick is a shoe in to make the Cardinals after his Silver Slugger season in 2008. It's unclear if he will be set as the starting left of right fielder as manager Tony La Russa likes to shuffle his lineups around quite a bit.

February 23, 2009

Ryan Ludwick will not be participating in the World Baseball Classic, according to Scout.com. Ludwick did not want to serve as a backup outfielder with Team USA.

Our View:

Pulling out of the tournament will allow him to focus on the Cardinals and build upon his breakout campaign of 2008, when he crushed 37 homers. He should be drafted as a No. 3 fantasy outfielder.

February 16, 2009

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Cardinals avoided arbitration with outfielder Ryan Ludwick on Monday. The two sides agreed on a one-year deal, but financial terms were not disclosed.

Our View:

Ludwick came out of nowhere last season to win a Silver Slugger award in the National League. Most believe that he will not repeat the performance, meaning his price should slide lower than his production would indicate. He is currently penciled in to hit fourth in the Cardinals' lineup behind Albert Pujols.

February 16, 2009

Ryan Ludwick is close to a new deal with the Cardinals that would avoid an arbitration hearing, according to MLB.com. Ludwick had requested $4.25MM and the Cardinals countered with $2.8MM.

Our View:

Ludwick may not repeat or improve upon last season's strong numbers, namely in the power department, but he should still be a solid fantasy outfielder.

February 15, 2009

Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports that outfielder Ryan Ludwick flew to spring training in Florida Sunday with the intention of not jumping a cross-country flight to attend an arbitration hearing in Phoenix on Tuesday. "That's exactly why I came down," Ludwick said. "And that's why I say I'm optimistic. To see where they were and how this whole deal went down, I think that's what leads to optimism on my side."

Our View:

Ludwick is expected to follow the lead of teammate Rick Ankiel, who reached a midway point of $2.825 million with the Cardinals last week. Ludiwck is demanding $4.25 million, while the team is countering with $2.8 million.

February 11, 2009

Ryan Ludwick and the St. Louis Cardinals will have an arbitration hearing on Tuesday, February 17 if the two sides cannot reach an agreement, according to StLCardinals.com.

Our View:

Ludwick is looking for a salary of $4.25 million, while the team has offered $2.8 million. That's a fairly significant gap, but there is still time for them to work out a deal.

February 4, 2009

Ryan Ludwick and the Cardinals remain far apart in contract figures and the two sides appear headed to arbitration, accordint to MLB.com.

Our View:

Someone's not going to be happy with the result of this case. Apparently the two sides' figures were among the furthest apart when arbitration salary figures were submitted on January 20.

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