1972 St. Louis Cardinals

Franchise seasons · 1970s 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
Ray Bare	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.54	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.
Jim Bibby	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	40.33	3.35	Average (50) — 110 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 40.33 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.
Lance Clemons	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.33	10.12	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.
Reggie Cleveland	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	230.67	3.94	Average (46) — 146 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 230.67 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.
Tony Cloninger	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.19	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.
John Cumberland	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.65	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.
Moe Drabowsky	Pitchers	28	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Don Durham	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.67	4.34	Average (47) — 138 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 4.34 over 47.67 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.
Rich Folkers	Pitchers	28	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.
Bob Gibson	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	278.00	2.46	Average (59) — 11 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.46 over 278.00 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.
Joe Grzenda	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.66	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.
Santiago Guzmán	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Dennis Higgins	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.97	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.
Al Hrabosky	Pitchers	39	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.
Charlie Hudson	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.11	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.
Lowell Palmer	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.89	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 Plodinec	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	27.00	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.
Al Santorini	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.67	4.11	Average (46) — 146 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 4.11 over 133.67 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.
Diego Seguí	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.07	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 Shaw	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Scipio Spinks	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	118.00	2.67	Average (55) — 38 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.67 over 118.00 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.
Rick Wise	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	269.00	3.11	Average (53) — 65 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.11 over 269.00 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.
Skip Jutze	Catchers	18	batting	71	17	0	.239	—	—	Average (49) — 216 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 71 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.
Jerry McNertney	Catchers	15	batting	48	10	0	.208	—	—	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	594	180	16	.303	—	—	Strong (62) — 11 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 594 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.
Ron Allen	Infielders	16	batting	11	1	1	.091	—	—	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.
Matty Alou	Infielders	17	batting	404	127	3	.314	—	—	Strong (61) — 23 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 404 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.
Dwain Anderson	Infielders	19	batting	135	36	1	.267	—	—	Average (52) — 130 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Donn Clendenon	Infielders	16	batting	136	26	4	.191	—	—	Average (46) — 290 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Ed Crosby	Infielders	4	batting	276	60	0	.217	—	—	Average (45) — 320 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 276 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.
Mike Fiore	Infielders	10	batting	10	1	0	.100	—	—	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.
Joe Hague	Infielders	12	batting	76	18	3	.237	—	—	Average (51) — 159 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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.
Mick Kelleher	Infielders	25	batting	63	10	0	.159	—	—	Below average (44) — 345 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Marty Martínez	Infielders	11	batting	7	3	0	.429	—	—	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	276	61	1	.221	—	—	Average (46) — 290 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 276 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.
Ken Reitz	Infielders	44,47	batting	78	28	0	.359	—	—	Average (58) — 40 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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.
Ted Sizemore	Infielders	41	batting	439	116	2	.264	—	—	Average (52) — 130 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 439 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.
Bill Stein	Infielders	32	batting	35	11	2	.314	—	—	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.
Joe Torre	Infielders	9	batting	544	157	11	.289	—	—	Average (58) — 40 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 544 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.
Mike Tyson	Infielders	10	batting	37	7	0	.189	—	—	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.
Brant Alyea	Outfielders	21	batting	19	3	0	.158	—	—	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.
Lou Brock	Outfielders	20	batting	621	193	3	.311	—	—	Strong (61) — 23 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 621 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.
Bernie Carbo	Outfielders	12	batting	302	78	7	.258	—	—	Average (53) — 112 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 302 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.
José Cruz	Outfielders	38	batting	332	78	2	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 244 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 332 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.
Luis Meléndez	Outfielders	26	batting	332	79	5	.238	—	—	Average (49) — 216 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 332 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.
Jorge Roque	Outfielders	21	batting	67	7	1	.104	—	—	Below average (41) — 374 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Bill Voss	Outfielders	17	batting	15	4	0	.267	—	—	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: 1972 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1972 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:51:22.909461+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.