1945 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
Red Barrett	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	246.67	2.74	Average (57) — 13 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 2.74 over 246.67 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.
Harry Brecheen	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	157.33	2.52	Average (58) — 10 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 2.52 over 157.33 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.
Ken Burkhart	Pitchers	10	pitching	—	—	—	—	217.33	2.90	Average (56) — 18 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 2.90 over 217.33 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.
Bud Byerly	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	95.00	4.74	Below average (43) — 108 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 4.74 over 95.00 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.
Mort Cooper	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.67	1.52	Average (55) — 24 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 1.52 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.
Jack Creel	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	87.00	4.14	Average (47) — 88 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 87.00 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 Crouch	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.38	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.
George Dockins	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	126.33	3.21	Average (53) — 33 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 126.33 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.
Blix Donnelly	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	166.33	3.52	Average (51) — 50 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.52 over 166.33 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.
Glenn Gardner	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.67	3.29	Average (51) — 50 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.29 over 54.67 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.
Al Jurisich	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	71.67	5.15	Below average (42) — 112 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 5.15 over 71.67 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.
Max Lanier	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.00	1.73	Average (55) — 24 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 1.73 over 26.00 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 Lopatka	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.67	1.54	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.
Stan Partenheimer	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.33	6.08	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.
Ted Wilks	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	98.33	2.93	Average (54) — 29 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 2.93 over 98.33 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	18	7	0	.389	—	—	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.
Gene Crumling	Catchers	35	batting	12	1	0	.083	—	—	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 Keely	Catchers	2,18	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.
Ken O'Dea	Catchers	16	batting	307	78	4	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 97 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 307 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.
Del Rice	Catchers	11	batting	253	66	1	.261	—	—	Average (50) — 97 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 253 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.
John Antonelli	Infielders	18	batting	3	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.
George Fallon	Infielders	7	batting	55	13	0	.236	—	—	Average (48) — 130 of 197 batters in the available 1945 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.
Debs Garms	Infielders	9	batting	146	49	0	.336	—	—	Average (58) — 19 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 146 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.
Lou Klein	Infielders	2	batting	57	13	1	.228	—	—	Average (49) — 114 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Whitey Kurowski	Infielders	1	batting	511	165	21	.323	—	—	Strong (67) — 2 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 511 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.
Marty Marion	Infielders	4	batting	430	119	1	.277	—	—	Average (52) — 78 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 430 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.
Ray Sanders	Infielders	5	batting	537	148	8	.276	—	—	Average (54) — 52 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 537 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.
Emil Verban	Infielders	3	batting	597	166	0	.278	—	—	Average (52) — 78 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 597 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.
Pep Young	Infielders	7	batting	47	7	1	.149	—	—	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.
Buster Adams	Outfielders	14	batting	578	169	20	.292	—	—	Strong (60) — 10 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 at-bats and 20 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.
Dave Bartosch	Outfielders	8	batting	47	12	0	.255	—	—	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.
Augie Bergamo	Outfielders	17	batting	304	96	3	.316	—	—	Average (59) — 12 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 304 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.
Glenn Crawford	Outfielders	35	batting	3	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.
Johnny Hopp	Outfielders	12	batting	446	129	3	.289	—	—	Average (55) — 42 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 446 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.
Jim Mallory	Outfielders	18	batting	43	10	0	.233	—	—	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.
Art Rebel	Outfielders	8	batting	72	25	0	.347	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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.
Red Schoendienst	Outfielders	6	batting	565	157	1	.278	—	—	Average (53) — 67 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 565 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.

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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: 1945 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1945 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:26:09.480037+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.