1942 St. Louis Cardinals

Franchise seasons · 1940s 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
Johnny Beazley	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	215.33	2.13	Strong (62) — 2 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 2.13 over 215.33 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 Beckmann	Pitchers	27	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.
Mort Cooper	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	278.67	1.78	Strong (66) — 1 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 1.78 over 278.67 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.
Murry Dickson	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.91	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.
Harry Gumbert	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	163.00	3.26	Average (53) — 35 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 3.26 over 163.00 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.
Howie Krist	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.51	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.
Max Lanier	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	161.00	2.96	Average (55) — 25 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 161.00 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 Lohrman	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.42	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.
Whitey Moore	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.38	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 Pollet	Pitchers	11,27	pitching	—	—	—	—	109.33	2.88	Average (55) — 25 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 2.88 over 109.33 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.
Clyde Shoun	Pitchers	24	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.
Lon Warneke	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	82.00	3.29	Average (52) — 42 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 3.29 over 82.00 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.
Ernie White	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	128.33	2.52	Average (57) — 16 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 2.52 over 128.33 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.
Walker Cooper	Catchers	15	batting	438	123	7	.281	—	—	Average (56) — 29 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 438 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.
Gus Mancuso	Catchers	14	batting	13	1	0	.077	—	—	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.
Sam Narron	Catchers	32	batting	10	4	0	.400	—	—	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.
Ken O'Dea	Catchers	16	batting	192	45	5	.234	—	—	Average (49) — 96 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 192 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.
Kenneth Saeger	Catchers	38	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.
Buddy Blattner	Infielders	2	batting	23	1	0	.043	—	—	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.
Jimmy Brown	Infielders	3	batting	606	155	1	.256	—	—	Average (49) — 96 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 606 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.
Creepy Crespi	Infielders	7	batting	292	71	0	.243	—	—	Average (47) — 119 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 292 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.
Jeff Cross	Infielders	2	batting	4	1	0	.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.
Johnny Hopp	Infielders	12	batting	314	81	3	.258	—	—	Average (51) — 73 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 314 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.
Whitey Kurowski	Infielders	1	batting	366	93	9	.254	—	—	Average (52) — 64 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 366 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.
Marty Marion	Infielders	4	batting	485	134	0	.276	—	—	Average (53) — 57 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 485 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.
Ray Sanders	Infielders	5	batting	282	71	5	.252	—	—	Average (51) — 73 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 282 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.
Erv Dusak	Outfielders	17	batting	27	5	0	.185	—	—	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.
Terry Moore	Outfielders	8	batting	489	141	6	.288	—	—	Average (57) — 25 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 489 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.
Stan Musial	Outfielders	6	batting	467	147	10	.315	—	—	Strong (63) — 5 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 467 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.
Enos Slaughter	Outfielders	9	batting	591	188	13	.318	—	—	Strong (64) — 3 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 591 at-bats and 13 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.
Coaker Triplett	Outfielders	20	batting	154	42	1	.273	—	—	Average (52) — 64 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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.
Harry Walker	Outfielders	10	batting	191	60	0	.314	—	—	Average (57) — 25 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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.
Estel Crabtree	Outfielders	11	batting	9	3	0	.333	—	—	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: 1942 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1942 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:34:19.993740+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.