A defense of Victor Scott

May 20, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II (11) reacts after hitting a double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images There are three players in this story. The first is Victor Scott. The second is the fanbase’s opinion of Victor Scott. And then there’s my opinion of Scott, inextricably linked to the fanbase’s opinion. There are certain player