1909 St. Louis Cardinals

Franchise seasons · 1900s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Les Backman	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	128.33	4.14	Below average (41) — 118 of 122 pitchers in the available 1909 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 128.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Fred Beebe	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	287.67	2.82	Average (49) — 79 of 122 pitchers in the available 1909 rosters An earned-run average of 2.82 over 287.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Joe Bernard	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob Harmon	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	159.00	3.68	Below average (43) — 112 of 122 pitchers in the available 1909 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 159.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Irv Higginbotham	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.33	1.59	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Eddie Higgins	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.00	4.50	Below average (42) — 117 of 122 pitchers in the available 1909 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 66.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Grover Lowdermilk	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.00	6.21	Below average (41) — 118 of 122 pitchers in the available 1909 rosters An earned-run average of 6.21 over 29.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Johnny Lush	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	221.33	3.13	Average (47) — 95 of 122 pitchers in the available 1909 rosters An earned-run average of 3.13 over 221.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Steve Melter	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.50	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Forrest More	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.04	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
John Raleigh	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	80.67	3.79	Below average (44) — 108 of 122 pitchers in the available 1909 rosters An earned-run average of 3.79 over 80.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Charlie Rhodes	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.00	3.98	Below average (44) — 108 of 122 pitchers in the available 1909 rosters An earned-run average of 3.98 over 61.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Slim Sallee	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	219.00	2.42	Average (52) — 50 of 122 pitchers in the available 1909 rosters An earned-run average of 2.42 over 219.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Harry Sullivan	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	36.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Coonie Blank	Catchers	—	batting	2	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jack Bliss	Catchers	—	batting	113	25	1	.221	—	—	Average (49) — 108 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Roger Bresnahan	Catchers	—	batting	234	57	0	.244	—	—	Average (49) — 108 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 234 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ed Phelps	Catchers	—	batting	306	76	0	.248	—	—	Average (49) — 108 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 306 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jap Barbeau	Infielders	—	batting	175	44	0	.251	—	—	Average (50) — 95 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 175 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bobby Byrne	Infielders	—	batting	421	90	1	.214	—	—	Below average (44) — 168 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 421 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Chappy Charles	Infielders	—	batting	339	80	0	.236	—	—	Average (47) — 134 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 339 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Charlie Enwright	Infielders	—	batting	7	1	0	.143	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Billy Gilbert	Infielders	—	batting	29	5	0	.172	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rudy Hulswitt	Infielders	—	batting	289	81	0	.280	—	—	Average (54) — 47 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 289 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ed Konetchy	Infielders	—	batting	576	165	4	.286	—	—	Average (59) — 13 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 576 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike Mowrey	Infielders	—	batting	29	7	0	.241	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Champ Osteen	Infielders	—	batting	45	9	0	.200	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tom Reilly	Infielders	—	batting	7	2	0	.286	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Alan Storke	Infielders	—	batting	174	49	0	.282	—	—	Average (53) — 60 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Joe Delahanty	Outfielders	—	batting	411	88	2	.214	—	—	Average (45) — 159 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 411 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Rube Ellis	Outfielders	—	batting	575	154	3	.268	—	—	Average (55) — 41 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 575 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Steve Evans	Outfielders	—	batting	498	129	2	.259	—	—	Average (53) — 60 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 498 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bert James	Outfielders	—	batting	21	6	0	.286	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Howard Murphy	Outfielders	—	batting	60	12	0	.200	—	—	Average (46) — 154 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Al Shaw	Outfielders	—	batting	331	82	2	.248	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 331 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.

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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1909 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1909 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:52:46.105659+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.