1928 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
Pete Alexander	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	243.67	3.36	Average (57) — 19 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 3.36 over 243.67 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.
Fred Frankhouse	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	84.00	3.96	Average (51) — 53 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 3.96 over 84.00 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.
Hal Haid	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.30	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.
Jesse Haines	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	240.33	3.18	Average (58) — 14 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 3.18 over 240.33 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.
Syl Johnson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	120.00	3.90	Average (52) — 47 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 3.90 over 120.00 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.
Tony Kaufmann	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.67	9.64	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.
Carlisle Littlejohn	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.66	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.
Clarence Mitchell	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	150.00	3.30	Average (56) — 25 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 3.30 over 150.00 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.
Art Reinhart	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.33	2.87	Average (57) — 19 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 2.87 over 75.33 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.
Flint Rhem	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	169.67	4.14	Average (50) — 62 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 169.67 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 Sherdel	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	248.67	2.86	Strong (61) — 7 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 2.86 over 248.67 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.
Spud Davis	Catchers	—	batting	5	1	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.
Gus Mancuso	Catchers	—	batting	38	7	0	.184	—	—	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 O'Farrell	Catchers	—	batting	52	11	0	.212	—	—	Average (46) — 158 of 208 batters in the available 1928 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.
Earl Smith	Catchers	—	batting	58	13	0	.224	—	—	Average (46) — 158 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Jimmie Wilson	Catchers	—	batting	411	106	2	.258	—	—	Average (46) — 158 of 208 batters in the available 1928 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.
Jim Bottomley	Infielders	—	batting	576	187	31	.325	—	—	Strong (64) — 9 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 576 at-bats and 31 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.
Frankie Frisch	Infielders	—	batting	547	164	10	.300	—	—	Average (55) — 46 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 547 at-bats and 10 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.
Andy High	Infielders	—	batting	368	105	6	.285	—	—	Average (52) — 77 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 368 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.
Wattie Holm	Infielders	—	batting	386	107	3	.277	—	—	Average (50) — 111 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 386 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.
Rabbit Maranville	Infielders	—	batting	366	88	1	.240	—	—	Below average (43) — 186 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 366 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.
Tommy Thevenow	Infielders	—	batting	171	35	0	.205	—	—	Below average (40) — 203 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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.
Specs Toporcer	Infielders	—	batting	14	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.
Ray Blades	Outfielders	—	batting	85	20	1	.235	—	—	Average (47) — 141 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Taylor Douthit	Outfielders	—	batting	648	191	3	.295	—	—	Average (52) — 77 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 648 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.
Chick Hafey	Outfielders	—	batting	520	175	27	.337	—	—	Strong (65) — 6 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 520 at-bats and 27 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 Harper	Outfielders	—	batting	272	83	17	.305	—	—	Average (59) — 20 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 272 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.
Pepper Martin	Outfielders	—	batting	13	4	0	.308	—	—	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.
Ernie Orsatti	Outfielders	—	batting	69	21	3	.304	—	—	Average (54) — 55 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Wally Roettger	Outfielders	—	batting	261	89	6	.341	—	—	Strong (60) — 15 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 261 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.
Howie Williamson	Outfielders	—	batting	9	2	0	.222	—	—	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: 1928 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1928 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T15:59:15.476126+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.