1918 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	—	—	—	—	206.67	2.31	Average (54) — 21 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 2.31 over 206.67 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.
Bill Doak	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	211.00	2.43	Average (53) — 31 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 2.43 over 211.00 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.
Oscar Horstmann	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.00	5.48	Average (45) — 102 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 5.48 over 23.00 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.
Earl Howard	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.
Rankin Johnson	Pitchers	—	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jakie May	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	152.67	3.83	Below average (44) — 110 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 152.67 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.
Lee Meadows	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	165.33	3.59	Average (45) — 102 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 165.33 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.
Gene Packard	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	182.33	3.50	Average (46) — 99 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 3.50 over 182.33 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.
Bill Sherdel	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	182.33	2.71	Average (51) — 57 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 2.71 over 182.33 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.
Oscar Tuero	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.33	1.02	Average (56) — 8 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 1.02 over 44.33 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	52	11	0	.212	—	—	Average (47) — 135 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Mike González	Catchers	—	batting	349	88	3	.252	—	—	Average (52) — 73 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 349 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.
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	316	78	2	.247	—	—	Average (50) — 102 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 316 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.
Bruno Betzel	Infielders	—	batting	230	51	0	.222	—	—	Average (45) — 163 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 230 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.
Herman Bronkie	Infielders	—	batting	68	15	1	.221	—	—	Average (50) — 102 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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 Brottem	Infielders	—	batting	4	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.
Dutch Distel	Infielders	—	batting	17	3	0	.176	—	—	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 Fisher	Infielders	—	batting	246	78	2	.317	—	—	Strong (60) — 10 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 246 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.
Charlie Grimm	Infielders	—	batting	141	31	0	.220	—	—	Average (46) — 149 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 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.
Rogers Hornsby	Infielders	—	batting	416	117	5	.281	—	—	Average (58) — 22 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 416 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.
Bob Larmore	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.
Bert Niehoff	Infielders	—	batting	84	15	0	.179	—	—	Below average (44) — 171 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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.
Gene Paulette	Infielders	—	both	461	126	0	.273	—	0.00	Average (52) — 73 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 461 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 Wallace	Infielders	—	batting	98	15	0	.153	—	—	Below average (41) — 189 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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.
George Anderson	Outfielders	—	batting	132	39	0	.295	—	—	Average (54) — 48 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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.
Johnny Beall	Outfielders	—	batting	49	11	0	.224	—	—	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.
Walton Cruise	Outfielders	—	batting	240	65	6	.271	—	—	Strong (60) — 10 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 240 at-bats and 6 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.
Cliff Heathcote	Outfielders	—	batting	348	90	4	.259	—	—	Average (54) — 48 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 348 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.
Marty Kavanagh	Outfielders	—	batting	44	8	1	.182	—	—	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.
Wally Mattick	Outfielders	—	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.
Austin McHenry	Outfielders	—	batting	272	71	1	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 85 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 272 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.
Ted Menze	Outfielders	—	batting	3	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 Smith	Outfielders	—	batting	166	35	0	.211	—	—	Average (45) — 163 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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.
Red Smyth	Outfielders	—	batting	113	24	0	.212	—	—	Average (46) — 149 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Dick Wheeler	Outfielders	—	batting	6	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: 1918 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1918 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:27:51.925700+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.