1978 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
Tom Bruno	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.67	1.99	Average (58) — 23 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 1.99 over 49.67 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.
John Denny	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	234.00	2.96	Average (58) — 23 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 234.00 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.
Rob Dressler	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	2.08	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.
Pete Falcone	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.00	5.76	Below average (41) — 191 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 5.76 over 75.00 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	—	—	—	—	233.67	3.70	Average (52) — 82 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.70 over 233.67 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.
George Frazier	Pitchers	43,49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.09	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.
Dave Hamilton	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.43	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.
Mark Littell	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.79	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.
Aurelio López	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	65.00	4.29	Average (48) — 134 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 4.29 over 65.00 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.
Silvio Martínez	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	138.33	3.64	Average (52) — 82 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.64 over 138.33 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.
Dan O'Brien	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.00	4.50	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.
Eric Rasmussen	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	60.33	4.18	Average (49) — 120 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 4.18 over 60.33 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.
Buddy Schultz	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.80	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.
Roy Thomas	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.81	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.
John Urrea	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	98.67	5.38	Below average (41) — 191 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 5.38 over 98.67 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 Vuckovich	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	198.33	2.54	Strong (61) — 8 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 2.54 over 198.33 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.
Terry Kennedy	Catchers	16	batting	29	5	0	.172	—	—	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	516	148	22	.287	—	—	Strong (60) — 29 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 516 at-bats and 22 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.
Steve Swisher	Catchers	2	batting	115	32	1	.278	—	—	Average (52) — 159 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 115 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 Tamargo	Catchers	12	batting	6	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.
Roger Freed	Infielders	7	batting	92	22	2	.239	—	—	Average (49) — 242 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 92 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.
Wayne Garrett	Infielders	11	batting	63	21	1	.333	—	—	Average (56) — 80 of 432 batters in the available 1978 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.
Keith Hernandez	Infielders	37	batting	542	138	11	.255	—	—	Average (51) — 186 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 542 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.
Ken Oberkfell	Infielders	24	batting	50	6	0	.120	—	—	Below average (41) — 415 of 432 batters in the available 1978 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.
Mike Phillips	Infielders	5	batting	164	44	1	.268	—	—	Average (51) — 186 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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 Ramsey	Infielders	33	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	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 Reitz	Infielders	44	batting	540	133	10	.246	—	—	Average (49) — 242 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 540 at-bats and 10 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.
Gary Sutherland	Infielders	21	batting	6	1	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.
Garry Templeton	Infielders	1	batting	647	181	2	.280	—	—	Average (54) — 112 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 647 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.
Mike Tyson	Infielders	10	batting	377	88	3	.233	—	—	Average (46) — 331 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 377 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.
Lou Brock	Outfielders	20	batting	298	66	0	.221	—	—	Below average (43) — 397 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 298 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.
Bob Coluccio	Outfielders	21	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.
Jim Dwyer	Outfielders	11	batting	65	14	1	.215	—	—	Average (47) — 303 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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.
George Hendrick	Outfielders	27	batting	382	110	17	.288	—	—	Strong (60) — 29 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 382 at-bats and 17 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.
Dane Iorg	Outfielders	19	batting	85	23	0	.271	—	—	Average (51) — 186 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Jim Lentine	Outfielders	21	batting	11	2	0	.182	—	—	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 Morales	Outfielders	25	batting	457	109	4	.239	—	—	Average (46) — 331 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 457 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.
Jerry Mumphrey	Outfielders	29	batting	367	96	2	.262	—	—	Average (51) — 186 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 367 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.
Tony Scott	Outfielders	30	batting	219	50	1	.228	—	—	Average (45) — 359 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 219 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: 1978 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1978 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:20:57.895268+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.