1938 St. Louis Cardinals

Franchise seasons · 1930s 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
Guy Bush	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.50	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.
Mort Cooper	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.67	3.04	Average (53) — 39 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 3.04 over 23.67 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.
Curt Davis	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	173.33	3.63	Average (55) — 24 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 173.33 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.
Paul Dean	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.00	2.61	Average (54) — 32 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 2.61 over 31.00 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.
Ray Harrell	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.86	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.
Roy Henshaw	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	130.00	4.02	Average (53) — 39 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 130.00 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.
Si Johnson	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.67	7.47	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.
Howie Krist	Pitchers	33	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.
Max Lanier	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.20	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.
Max Macon	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	129.33	4.11	Average (52) — 50 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 4.11 over 129.33 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 McGee	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	216.00	3.21	Average (58) — 9 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 216.00 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.
Preacher Roe	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	13.50	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.
Mike Ryba	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.40	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.
Clyde Shoun	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	117.33	4.14	Average (52) — 50 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 117.33 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.
Lon Warneke	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	197.00	3.97	Average (54) — 32 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 197.00 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.
Bob Weiland	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	228.33	3.59	Average (56) — 20 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 228.33 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.
Herb Bremer	Catchers	11	batting	151	33	2	.219	—	—	Below average (43) — 167 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 151 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.
Mickey Owen	Catchers	8	batting	397	106	4	.267	—	—	Average (48) — 121 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 397 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.
Jimmy Brown	Infielders	15	batting	382	115	0	.301	—	—	Average (53) — 51 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 382 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.
Jim Bucher	Infielders	30	batting	57	13	0	.228	—	—	Average (46) — 145 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Creepy Crespi	Infielders	24	batting	19	5	0	.263	—	—	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.
Don Gutteridge	Infielders	5	batting	552	141	9	.255	—	—	Average (46) — 145 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 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.
Stu Martin	Infielders	6	batting	417	116	1	.278	—	—	Average (49) — 107 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 417 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.
Johnny Mize	Infielders	10	batting	531	179	27	.337	—	—	Strong (64) — 3 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 531 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.
Lynn Myers	Infielders	22	batting	227	55	1	.242	—	—	Average (45) — 152 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 227 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 Stripp	Infielders	17	batting	199	57	0	.286	—	—	Average (50) — 87 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Frenchy Bordagaray	Outfielders	14	batting	156	44	0	.282	—	—	Average (50) — 87 of 181 batters in the available 1938 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.
Hal Epps	Outfielders	17	batting	50	15	1	.300	—	—	Average (52) — 64 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Pepper Martin	Outfielders	1	batting	269	79	2	.294	—	—	Average (52) — 64 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 269 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.
Joe Medwick	Outfielders	7	batting	590	190	21	.322	—	—	Strong (60) — 13 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 590 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.
Terry Moore	Outfielders	2	batting	312	85	4	.272	—	—	Average (49) — 107 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 312 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.
Don Padgett	Outfielders	4	batting	388	105	8	.271	—	—	Average (50) — 87 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 388 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.
Enos Slaughter	Outfielders	9	batting	395	109	8	.276	—	—	Average (50) — 87 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 395 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.
Tuck Stainback	Outfielders	34	batting	10	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.
Dick Siebert	Outfielders	22	batting	1	1	0	1.000	—	—	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: 1938 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1938 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T15:31:40.275398+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.