1917 St. Louis Cardinals

Franchise seasons · 1910s 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
Red Ames	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	209.00	2.71	Average (51) — 49 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 2.71 over 209.00 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.
Bill Doak	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	281.33	3.10	Average (47) — 76 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.10 over 281.33 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.
Marv Goodwin	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.33	2.21	Average (54) — 31 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 2.21 over 85.33 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.
Bruce Hitt	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Oscar Horstmann	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	138.67	3.44	Below average (44) — 94 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.44 over 138.67 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.
Jakie May	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.38	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.
Lee Meadows	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	265.67	3.08	Average (47) — 76 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.08 over 265.67 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.
Tim Murchison	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.
Lou North	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.97	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.
Gene Packard	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	153.33	2.47	Average (53) — 38 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 2.47 over 153.33 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.
George Pierce	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.48	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 Steele	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.00	3.21	Average (48) — 67 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 42.00 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.
Milt Watson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	161.33	3.51	Below average (43) — 97 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 161.33 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.
John Brock	Catchers	—	batting	15	6	0	.400	—	—	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.
Mike González	Catchers	—	batting	290	76	1	.262	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 290 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.
Paddy Livingston	Catchers	—	batting	20	4	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.
Jack Roche	Catchers	—	batting	1	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.
Frank Snyder	Catchers	—	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Doug Baird	Infielders	—	batting	364	92	0	.253	—	—	Average (50) — 98 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 364 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.
Bruno Betzel	Infielders	—	batting	328	71	1	.216	—	—	Average (45) — 170 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 328 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.
Tony DeFate	Infielders	—	batting	14	2	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.
Rogers Hornsby	Infielders	—	batting	523	171	8	.327	—	—	Strong (68) — 4 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 523 at-bats and 8 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.
Ike McAuley	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.
Dots Miller	Infielders	—	batting	544	135	2	.248	—	—	Average (51) — 92 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 544 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.
Gene Paulette	Infielders	—	batting	332	88	0	.265	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 332 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.
Fred Smith	Infielders	—	batting	165	30	1	.182	—	—	Below average (43) — 186 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 165 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.
Bobby Wallace	Infielders	—	batting	10	1	0	.100	—	—	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.
Bob Bescher	Outfielders	—	batting	110	17	1	.155	—	—	Below average (43) — 186 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 110 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.
Walton Cruise	Outfielders	—	batting	529	156	5	.295	—	—	Strong (61) — 12 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 at-bats and 5 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.
Tom Long	Outfielders	—	batting	530	123	3	.232	—	—	Average (49) — 110 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 530 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.
Jack Smith	Outfielders	—	batting	462	137	3	.297	—	—	Strong (60) — 15 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 462 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.
Red Smyth	Outfielders	—	batting	72	15	0	.208	—	—	Average (47) — 145 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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.
Stuffy Stewart	Outfielders	—	batting	9	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.

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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: 1917 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1917 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:30:45.374310+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.