1965 St. Louis Cardinals

Franchise seasons · 1960s 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
Dennis Aust	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.91	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.
Nelson Briles	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.50	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.
Steve Carlton	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.52	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.
Don Dennis	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.29	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.
Earl Francis	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.06	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.
Bob Gibson	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	299.00	3.07	Average (56) — 26 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.07 over 299.00 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.
Larry Jaster	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.00	1.61	Average (56) — 26 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 1.61 over 28.00 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 Purkey	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	124.33	5.79	Below average (36) — 145 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 5.79 over 124.33 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.
Ray Sadecki	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	172.67	5.21	Below average (39) — 139 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 5.21 over 172.67 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.
Barney Schultz	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.83	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.
Curt Simmons	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	203.00	4.08	Average (47) — 104 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 4.08 over 203.00 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.
Tracy Stallard	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	194.33	3.38	Average (53) — 44 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 194.33 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.
Ron Taylor	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.53	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.
Ray Washburn	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	119.33	3.62	Average (51) — 68 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 over 119.33 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 Woodeshick	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.81	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.
Tim McCarver	Catchers	15	batting	409	113	11	.276	—	—	Average (56) — 53 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 409 at-bats and 11 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 Ricketts	Catchers	10	batting	29	7	0	.241	—	—	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 Uecker	Catchers	9	batting	145	33	2	.228	—	—	Average (48) — 178 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 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.
Ken Boyer	Infielders	14	batting	535	139	13	.260	—	—	Average (53) — 86 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 535 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.
Jerry Buchek	Infielders	11	batting	166	41	3	.247	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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.
Phil Gagliano	Infielders	16	batting	363	87	8	.240	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 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.
Dick Groat	Infielders	24	batting	587	149	0	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 587 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.
Julián Javier	Infielders	25	batting	229	52	2	.227	—	—	Average (47) — 192 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 229 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.
George Kernek	Infielders	30	batting	31	9	0	.290	—	—	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.
Dal Maxvill	Infielders	27	batting	89	12	0	.135	—	—	Below average (40) — 266 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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.
Ed Spiezio	Infielders	26	batting	18	3	0	.167	—	—	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.
Bill White	Infielders	12	batting	543	157	24	.289	—	—	Strong (61) — 16 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 543 at-bats and 24 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 Brock	Outfielders	20	batting	631	182	16	.288	—	—	Average (59) — 28 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 631 at-bats and 16 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.
Curt Flood	Outfielders	21	batting	617	191	11	.310	—	—	Strong (62) — 8 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 617 at-bats and 11 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.
Tito Francona	Outfielders	23	batting	174	45	5	.259	—	—	Average (53) — 86 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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.
Ted Savage	Outfielders	22	batting	63	10	1	.159	—	—	Below average (44) — 244 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Mike Shannon	Outfielders	18	batting	244	54	3	.221	—	—	Average (46) — 211 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 244 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.
Bob Skinner	Outfielders	19	batting	152	47	5	.309	—	—	Average (58) — 36 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 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.
Bobby Tolan	Outfielders	17	batting	69	13	0	.188	—	—	Average (45) — 231 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Carl Warwick	Outfielders	17	batting	77	12	0	.156	—	—	Below average (43) — 247 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.

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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: 1965 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1965 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:22:54.600230+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.