1968 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
Nelson Briles	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	243.33	2.81	Average (53) — 47 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.81 over 243.33 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.
Steve Carlton	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	231.33	2.99	Average (51) — 66 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.99 over 231.33 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.
Bob Gibson	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	304.67	1.12	Strong (72) — 1 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 1.12 over 304.67 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.
Hal Gilson	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.57	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.
Wayne Granger	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.25	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.
Joe Hoerner	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.47	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.
Dick Hughes	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.67	3.53	Average (47) — 102 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.53 over 63.67 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.
Larry Jaster	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	153.67	3.51	Average (46) — 109 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 153.67 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.
Pete Mikkelsen	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	1.13	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.
Mel Nelson	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	52.67	2.91	Average (51) — 66 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.91 over 52.67 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.
Mike Torrez	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.00	2.84	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	—	—	—	—	215.33	2.26	Average (58) — 14 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.26 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.
Ron Willis	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.39	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.
Johnny Edwards	Catchers	7	batting	230	55	3	.239	—	—	Average (51) — 149 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 230 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.
Tim McCarver	Catchers	15	batting	434	110	5	.253	—	—	Average (53) — 105 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 434 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.
Dave Ricketts	Catchers	10	batting	22	3	0	.136	—	—	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.
Ted Simmons	Catchers	23	batting	3	1	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.
Orlando Cepeda	Infielders	30	batting	600	149	16	.248	—	—	Average (54) — 88 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 600 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.
Phil Gagliano	Infielders	16	batting	105	24	0	.229	—	—	Average (49) — 194 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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	519	135	4	.260	—	—	Average (54) — 88 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 519 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.
Dal Maxvill	Infielders	27	batting	459	116	1	.253	—	—	Average (52) — 124 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 459 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.
Dick Schofield	Infielders	11	batting	127	28	1	.220	—	—	Average (48) — 216 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 127 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	Infielders	18	batting	576	153	15	.266	—	—	Average (57) — 44 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 576 at-bats and 15 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	660	184	6	.279	—	—	Average (58) — 34 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 660 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.
Ron Davis	Outfielders	14	batting	79	14	0	.177	—	—	Average (45) — 276 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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.
Curt Flood	Outfielders	21	batting	618	186	5	.301	—	—	Strong (62) — 17 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 618 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.
Joe Hague	Outfielders	12	batting	17	4	1	.235	—	—	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.
Roger Maris	Outfielders	9	batting	310	79	5	.255	—	—	Average (54) — 88 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 310 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.
Dick Simpson	Outfielders	12	batting	56	13	3	.232	—	—	Average (52) — 124 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Ed Spiezio	Outfielders	26	batting	51	8	0	.157	—	—	Average (45) — 276 of 326 batters in the available 1968 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.
Bobby Tolan	Outfielders	17	batting	278	64	5	.230	—	—	Average (50) — 167 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 278 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.
Floyd Wicker	Outfielders	37	batting	4	2	0	.500	—	—	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: 1968 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1968 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:10:22.687590+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.