1980 St. Louis Cardinals

Franchise seasons · 1980s 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
Pedro Borbón	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.79	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.
Bob Forsch	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	214.67	3.77	Average (53) — 62 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 214.67 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	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.74	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 Fulgham	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.33	3.38	Average (54) — 51 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 85.33 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.
Don Hood	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	82.33	3.39	Average (53) — 62 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.39 over 82.33 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.
Jim Kaat	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	129.67	3.82	Average (52) — 85 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.82 over 129.67 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.
Darold Knowles	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.80	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.
Mark Littell	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.86	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.
Jeff Little	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.67	3.86	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.
John Littlefield	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.14	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 Martin	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.00	4.29	Average (50) — 118 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.29 over 42.00 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	—	—	—	—	119.67	4.81	Average (46) — 184 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.81 over 119.67 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.
Donnie Moore	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.23	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 Olmsted	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.67	2.86	Average (53) — 62 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 2.86 over 34.67 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.
Jim Otten	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.53	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.
Andy Rincon	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.00	2.61	Average (54) — 51 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 2.61 over 31.00 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.
Kim Seaman	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.42	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 Sykes	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	126.00	4.64	Average (47) — 175 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.64 over 126.00 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.
Roy Thomas	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.00	4.75	Average (48) — 158 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.75 over 55.00 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 Urrea	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.48	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 Vuckovich	Pitchers	46,40	pitching	—	—	—	—	222.33	3.40	Average (55) — 37 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 222.33 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	248	63	4	.254	—	—	Average (49) — 236 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 248 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.
Ted Simmons	Catchers	23	batting	495	150	21	.303	—	—	Strong (60) — 25 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 495 at-bats and 21 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	9	batting	24	6	0	.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.
Joe DeSa	Infielders	7	batting	11	3	0	.273	—	—	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.
Keith Hernandez	Infielders	37	batting	595	191	16	.321	—	—	Strong (63) — 7 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 595 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.
Tom Herr	Infielders	28	batting	222	55	0	.248	—	—	Average (47) — 302 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 222 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.
Ken Oberkfell	Infielders	24	batting	422	128	3	.303	—	—	Average (57) — 62 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 422 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 Phillips	Infielders	5	batting	128	30	0	.234	—	—	Average (46) — 335 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 128 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 Ramsey	Infielders	4	batting	126	33	0	.262	—	—	Average (49) — 236 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
Ken Reitz	Infielders	44	batting	523	141	8	.270	—	—	Average (52) — 163 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 523 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	1	batting	504	161	4	.319	—	—	Strong (60) — 25 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 504 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.
Tye Waller	Infielders	12	batting	12	1	0	.083	—	—	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.
Bobby Bonds	Outfielders	00	batting	231	47	5	.203	—	—	Below average (42) — 419 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 231 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.
Leon Durham	Outfielders	10	batting	303	82	8	.271	—	—	Average (53) — 136 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 303 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.
George Hendrick	Outfielders	25	batting	572	173	25	.302	—	—	Strong (61) — 17 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 572 at-bats and 25 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	251	76	3	.303	—	—	Average (56) — 78 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 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.
Tito Landrum	Outfielders	21	batting	77	19	0	.247	—	—	Average (48) — 272 of 436 batters in the available 1980 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.
Jim Lentine	Outfielders	21	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.
Tony Scott	Outfielders	30	batting	415	104	0	.251	—	—	Average (47) — 302 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 415 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.
Keith Smith	Outfielders	3,11	batting	31	4	0	.129	—	—	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.
Bernie Carbo	Outfielders	11	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.

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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: 1980 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1980 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:10:10.327612+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.