1921 St. Louis Cardinals

Franchise seasons · 1920s 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
Bill Bailey	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.00	4.26	Average (50) — 65 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 74.00 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	—	—	—	—	208.67	2.59	Strong (62) — 2 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 2.59 over 208.67 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.
Marv Goodwin	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.33	3.72	Average (52) — 47 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 3.72 over 36.33 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.
Jesse Haines	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	244.33	3.50	Average (56) — 22 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 3.50 over 244.33 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.
Mike Kircher	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.10	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.
Jakie May	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.00	4.71	Average (49) — 78 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 4.71 over 21.00 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.
Lou North	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.54	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.
Bill Pertica	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	208.33	3.37	Average (56) — 22 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 3.37 over 208.33 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.
Jeff Pfeffer	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	98.67	4.29	Average (50) — 65 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 4.29 over 98.67 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.
Tink Riviere	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.10	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.
Ferdie Schupp	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.33	4.10	Average (51) — 55 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 37.33 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	—	—	—	—	144.33	3.18	Average (57) — 16 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 3.18 over 144.33 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.
Roy Walker	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	170.67	4.22	Average (51) — 55 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 4.22 over 170.67 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.
Eddie Ainsmith	Catchers	—	batting	62	18	0	.290	—	—	Average (50) — 103 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Verne Clemons	Catchers	—	batting	341	109	2	.320	—	—	Average (54) — 49 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 341 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.
Pickles Dillhoefer	Catchers	—	batting	162	39	0	.241	—	—	Below average (44) — 175 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 162 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 Niebergall	Catchers	—	batting	6	1	0	.167	—	—	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.
Reuben Ewing	Infielders	—	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.
Jack Fournier	Infielders	—	batting	574	197	16	.343	—	—	Strong (62) — 9 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 574 at-bats and 16 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	592	235	21	.397	—	—	Strong (73) — 2 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 592 at-bats and 21 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.
Herb Hunter	Infielders	—	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.
Hal Janvrin	Infielders	—	batting	32	9	0	.281	—	—	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.
Doc Lavan	Infielders	—	batting	560	145	2	.259	—	—	Below average (44) — 175 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 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.
Milt Stock	Infielders	—	batting	587	180	3	.307	—	—	Average (52) — 71 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 587 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.
Specs Toporcer	Infielders	—	batting	53	14	0	.264	—	—	Average (48) — 133 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Cliff Heathcote	Outfielders	—	batting	156	38	0	.244	—	—	Below average (44) — 175 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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.
Howie Jones	Outfielders	—	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.
Les Mann	Outfielders	—	batting	256	84	7	.328	—	—	Average (57) — 23 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 256 at-bats and 7 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.
Austin McHenry	Outfielders	—	batting	574	201	17	.350	—	—	Strong (64) — 7 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 574 at-bats and 17 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.
Heinie Mueller	Outfielders	—	batting	176	62	1	.352	—	—	Average (57) — 23 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 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.
Joe Schultz	Outfielders	—	batting	275	85	6	.309	—	—	Average (54) — 49 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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.
Burt Shotton	Outfielders	—	batting	48	12	1	.250	—	—	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	411	135	7	.328	—	—	Average (57) — 23 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 411 at-bats and 7 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 Gilham	Outfielders	—	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.
Walt Irwin	Outfielders	—	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.
Lew McCarty	Outfielders	—	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.

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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: 1921 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1921 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:19:06.868705+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.