1987 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
Tim Conroy	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	40.67	5.53	Average (48) — 154 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.53 over 40.67 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.
Danny Cox	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	199.33	3.88	Average (55) — 47 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.88 over 199.33 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.
Bill Dawley	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.47	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.
Ken Dayley	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.66	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.
Bob Forsch	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	179.00	4.32	Average (52) — 89 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.32 over 179.00 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.
Ricky Horton	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.00	3.82	Average (55) — 47 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.82 over 125.00 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.
Dave LaPoint	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	6.75	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 Magrane	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	170.33	3.54	Average (57) — 23 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.54 over 170.33 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.
Greg Mathews	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	197.67	3.73	Average (56) — 34 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 197.67 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.
Randy O'Neal	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.80	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.
Pat Perry	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.39	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.
Steve Peters	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.80	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.
Ray Soff	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.46	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.
Scott Terry	Pitchers	37	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.
John Tudor	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	96.00	3.84	Average (54) — 63 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.84 over 96.00 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.
Lee Tunnell	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.33	4.84	Average (49) — 134 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.84 over 74.33 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.
Todd Worrell	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.66	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.
Steve Lake	Catchers	25	batting	179	45	2	.251	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 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.
Tom Pagnozzi	Catchers	19	batting	48	9	2	.188	—	—	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 Peña	Catchers	26	batting	384	82	5	.214	—	—	Below average (42) — 411 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 384 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.
Skeeter Barnes	Infielders	59	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.
Rod Booker	Infielders	5	batting	47	13	0	.277	—	—	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.
Jack Clark	Infielders	22	batting	419	120	35	.286	—	—	Strong (60) — 26 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 419 at-bats and 35 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.
Doug DeCinces	Infielders	10	batting	9	2	0	.222	—	—	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.
Dan Driessen	Infielders	23	batting	60	14	1	.233	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Tom Herr	Infielders	28	batting	510	134	2	.263	—	—	Average (49) — 245 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 510 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 Laga	Infielders	35	batting	29	4	1	.138	—	—	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.
Tom Lawless	Infielders	12	batting	25	2	0	.080	—	—	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.
Terry Pendleton	Infielders	9	batting	583	167	12	.286	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 583 at-bats and 12 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.
Ozzie Smith	Infielders	1	batting	600	182	0	.303	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 600 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.
Vince Coleman	Outfielders	29	batting	623	180	3	.289	—	—	Average (54) — 119 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 623 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.
Curt Ford	Outfielders	27	batting	228	65	3	.285	—	—	Average (53) — 140 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 228 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.
David Green	Outfielders	18	batting	30	8	1	.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.
Lance Johnson	Outfielders	21	batting	59	13	0	.220	—	—	Average (47) — 313 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Tito Landrum	Outfielders	21	batting	50	10	0	.200	—	—	Average (46) — 336 of 432 batters in the available 1987 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.
Jim Lindeman	Outfielders	15	batting	207	43	8	.208	—	—	Below average (44) — 383 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 207 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.
Willie McGee	Outfielders	51	batting	620	177	11	.285	—	—	Average (54) — 119 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 620 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.
John Morris	Outfielders	33	batting	157	41	3	.261	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 157 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.
Jose Oquendo	Outfielders	11	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. 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: 1987 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1987 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:58:44.091156+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.