Best players by number in St. Louis Cardinals history: 99-70
![Sep 30, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Tyler Lyons (70) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Sep 30, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Tyler Lyons (70) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/69841f58c044e25ae4ddf2482e272d0128b65c9f4ba29a61b41e2af1e1ba0d82.jpg)
73. Ricardo Rincón
Rincón, who wore No. 73 throughout his 11-season MLB career, was one of the worst free agent signings in recent Cardinals history, making just five appearances after signing a two-year, $2.9 million-dollar contract in 2006. The lefty specialist posted a 10.80 ERA and 3.00 WHIP in those five outings before undergoing Tommy John and surgeries to repair a torn labrum and rotator cuff and being released before the 2007 season.