1996 St. Louis Cardinals

Franchise seasons · 1990s 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
Cory Bailey	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.00	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.
Brian Barber	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	15.00	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.
Rich Batchelor	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.20	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.
Alan Benes	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	191.00	4.90	Average (51) — 118 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.90 over 191.00 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.
Andy Benes	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	230.33	3.83	Average (55) — 38 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 230.33 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.
Mike Busby	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	18.00	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 Eckersley	Pitchers	43	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.
Tony Fossas	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.68	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.
Rick Honeycutt	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.85	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.
Danny Jackson	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.33	4.46	Average (51) — 118 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.46 over 36.33 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.
Eric Ludwick	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	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.
T. J. Mathews	Pitchers	33	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.
Mike Morgan	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	103.00	5.24	Average (49) — 166 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.24 over 103.00 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.
Donovan Osborne	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	198.67	3.53	Average (56) — 22 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 3.53 over 198.67 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.
Jeff Parrett	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.25	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 Petkovsek	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	88.67	3.55	Average (54) — 53 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 3.55 over 88.67 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.
Todd Stottlemyre	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	223.33	3.87	Average (55) — 38 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 3.87 over 223.33 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.
Tom Urbani	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.67	7.71	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.
Pat Borders	Catchers	38	batting	69	22	0	.319	—	—	Average (53) — 147 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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 DiFelice	Catchers	49	batting	7	2	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.
Tom Pagnozzi	Catchers	19	batting	407	110	13	.270	—	—	Average (52) — 173 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 407 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.
Luis Alicea	Infielders	18	batting	380	98	5	.258	—	—	Average (48) — 311 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 380 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.
David Bell	Infielders	27	batting	145	31	1	.214	—	—	Below average (43) — 435 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 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.
Royce Clayton	Infielders	11	batting	491	136	6	.277	—	—	Average (51) — 201 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 491 at-bats and 6 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 Gaetti	Infielders	8	batting	522	143	23	.274	—	—	Average (54) — 122 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 522 at-bats and 23 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 Gallego	Infielders	22	batting	143	30	0	.210	—	—	Below average (43) — 435 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 143 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.
Aaron Holbert	Infielders	68	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.
John Mabry	Infielders	47	batting	543	161	13	.297	—	—	Average (56) — 84 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 543 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.
Danny Sheaffer	Infielders	12	batting	198	45	2	.227	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Ozzie Smith	Infielders	1	batting	227	64	2	.282	—	—	Average (52) — 173 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 227 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.
Dmitri Young	Infielders	24	batting	29	7	0	.241	—	—	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 Bradshaw	Outfielders	55	batting	21	7	0	.333	—	—	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.
Ron Gant	Outfielders	5	batting	419	103	30	.246	—	—	Average (51) — 201 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 419 at-bats and 30 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.
Brian Jordan	Outfielders	3	batting	513	159	17	.310	—	—	Average (59) — 44 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 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.
Ray Lankford	Outfielders	16	batting	545	150	21	.275	—	—	Average (53) — 147 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 545 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.
Willie McGee	Outfielders	51	batting	309	95	5	.307	—	—	Average (56) — 84 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 309 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.
Miguel Mejia	Outfielders	35	batting	23	2	0	.087	—	—	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.
Mark Sweeney	Outfielders	23	batting	170	45	3	.265	—	—	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 170 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.

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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: 1996 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1996 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:34:01.737939+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.