1929 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	—	—	—	—	132.00	3.89	Average (54) — 33 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 3.89 over 132.00 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.
Hi Bell	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.92	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 Doak	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	12.00	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.
Fred Frankhouse	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.33	4.12	Average (53) — 39 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 4.12 over 133.33 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.
Hal Goldsmith	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.75	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.
Al Grabowski	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.00	2.52	Average (58) — 10 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 2.52 over 50.00 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	—	—	—	—	154.67	4.07	Average (53) — 39 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 4.07 over 154.67 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.
Jesse Haines	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	179.67	5.71	Below average (42) — 96 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 5.71 over 179.67 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 Hallahan	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	93.67	4.42	Average (51) — 55 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 4.42 over 93.67 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.
Carmen Hill	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	8.31	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.
Mul Holland	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.42	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.
Syl Johnson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	182.33	3.60	Average (57) — 14 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 3.60 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.
Jim Lindsey	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.33	5.51	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	—	—	—	—	173.00	4.27	Average (52) — 48 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 4.27 over 173.00 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 Sherdel	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	195.67	5.93	Below average (40) — 103 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 5.93 over 195.67 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.
Bubber Jonnard	Catchers	—	batting	31	3	0	.097	—	—	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.
Earl Smith	Catchers	—	batting	145	50	1	.345	—	—	Average (56) — 39 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 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.
Jimmie Wilson	Catchers	—	batting	394	128	4	.325	—	—	Average (56) — 39 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 394 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.
Jim Bottomley	Infielders	—	batting	560	176	29	.314	—	—	Average (59) — 25 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 at-bats and 29 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 Butler	Infielders	—	batting	55	9	0	.164	—	—	Below average (43) — 166 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
Eddie Delker	Infielders	—	batting	40	6	0	.150	—	—	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.
Frankie Frisch	Infielders	—	batting	527	176	5	.334	—	—	Average (58) — 29 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 527 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.
Charlie Gelbert	Infielders	—	batting	512	134	3	.262	—	—	Average (45) — 146 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 512 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.
Fred Haney	Infielders	—	batting	26	3	0	.115	—	—	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.
Andy High	Infielders	—	batting	603	178	10	.295	—	—	Average (52) — 70 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 603 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.
Carey Selph	Infielders	—	batting	51	12	0	.235	—	—	Average (47) — 125 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Taylor Douthit	Outfielders	—	batting	613	206	9	.336	—	—	Average (59) — 25 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 613 at-bats and 9 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	517	175	29	.338	—	—	Strong (64) — 10 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 517 at-bats and 29 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	Outfielders	—	batting	176	41	0	.233	—	—	Below average (43) — 166 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 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.
Ernie Orsatti	Outfielders	—	batting	346	115	3	.332	—	—	Average (56) — 39 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 346 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	269	68	3	.253	—	—	Average (45) — 146 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 269 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.
Billy Southworth	Outfielders	—	batting	32	6	0	.188	—	—	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: 1929 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1929 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T15:56:28.194495+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.