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Alec Burleson crowned RBI king: 1st Cardinal to lead majors in stat since Joe Torre in 1971

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Alec Burleson finished the season with 116 RBIs, becoming the first St. Louis Cardinal to lead the major leagues in the category since 1971. He surpassed Pete Alonso to achieve the feat.

With 116 RBIs, Burleson finished ahead of Pete Alonso to do what neither Albert Pujols or Stan Musial ever did as part of a career year for the first baseman.

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