1976 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
Doug Capilla	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.40	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 Curtis	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	134.00	4.50	Average (45) — 156 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 134.00 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.
John Denny	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	207.00	2.52	Average (59) — 7 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 2.52 over 207.00 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.
Pete Falcone	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	212.00	3.23	Average (54) — 53 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.23 over 212.00 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 Forsch	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	194.00	3.94	Average (48) — 130 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 194.00 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.
Danny Frisella	Pitchers	34	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.
Bill Greif	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.12	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.
Al Hrabosky	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.30	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.
Lerrin LaGrow	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.33	1.48	Average (55) — 35 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 1.48 over 24.33 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.
Lynn McGlothen	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	205.00	3.91	Average (49) — 124 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 205.00 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.
Mike Proly	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.71	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.
Eric Rasmussen	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	150.33	3.53	Average (51) — 100 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.53 over 150.33 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.
Eddie Solomon	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.86	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.
Tom Walker	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.12	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.
Mike Wallace	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.07	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.
Steve Waterbury	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.00	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.
Joe Ferguson	Catchers	13	batting	189	38	4	.201	—	—	Below average (44) — 358 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 189 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.
Ken Rudolph	Catchers	9	batting	50	8	0	.160	—	—	Below average (44) — 358 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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 Simmons	Catchers	23	batting	546	159	5	.291	—	—	Average (58) — 50 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 546 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.
John Tamargo	Catchers	12	batting	10	3	0	.300	—	—	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.
Luis Alvarado	Infielders	14	batting	42	12	0	.286	—	—	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.
Doug Clarey	Infielders	16	batting	4	1	1	.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.
Héctor Cruz	Infielders	25	batting	526	120	13	.228	—	—	Average (47) — 278 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 526 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.
Ron Fairly	Infielders	15	batting	110	29	0	.264	—	—	Average (51) — 163 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 110 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.
Vic Harris	Infielders	4	batting	259	59	1	.228	—	—	Average (45) — 330 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 259 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.
Keith Hernandez	Infielders	37	batting	374	108	7	.289	—	—	Average (58) — 50 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 374 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.
Don Kessinger	Infielders	11	batting	502	120	1	.239	—	—	Average (46) — 307 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 502 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.
Lee Richard	Infielders	3	batting	91	16	0	.176	—	—	Below average (42) — 385 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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.
Reggie Smith	Infielders	7	batting	170	37	8	.218	—	—	Average (48) — 240 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 170 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.
Garry Templeton	Infielders	19	batting	213	62	1	.291	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 213 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 Tyson	Infielders	10	batting	245	70	3	.286	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 245 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.
Mike Anderson	Outfielders	27	batting	199	58	1	.291	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Lou Brock	Outfielders	20	batting	498	150	4	.301	—	—	Average (59) — 42 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 498 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.
Charlie Chant	Outfielders	28	batting	14	2	0	.143	—	—	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.
Willie Crawford	Outfielders	5	batting	392	119	9	.304	—	—	Strong (61) — 28 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 392 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.
Bake McBride	Outfielders	21	batting	272	91	3	.335	—	—	Strong (64) — 14 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 272 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.
Sam Mejías	Outfielders	7	batting	21	3	0	.143	—	—	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.
Luis Meléndez	Outfielders	26	batting	24	3	0	.125	—	—	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.
Jerry Mumphrey	Outfielders	29	batting	384	99	1	.258	—	—	Average (50) — 193 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 384 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 Potter	Outfielders	40	batting	16	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.

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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: 1976 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1976 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:31:35.299667+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.