1997 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
Manny Aybar	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.00	4.24	Average (52) — 102 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 68.00 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.
Rich Batchelor	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
José Bautista	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.57	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.
Rigo Beltrán	Pitchers	53	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.
Alan Benes	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	161.67	2.89	Strong (60) — 17 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 2.89 over 161.67 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.
Andy Benes	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	177.00	3.10	Average (59) — 20 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.10 over 177.00 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 Busby	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	8.79	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.
Dennis Eckersley	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.91	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	—	—	—	—	—	3.83	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 Frascatore	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.48	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.
Rick Honeycutt	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	13.50	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.
Danny Jackson	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.67	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.
Curtis King	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.76	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.
Sean Lowe	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.33	9.35	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 Ludwick	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.45	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.
Tom McGraw	Pitchers	61	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.
Matt Morris	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	217.00	3.19	Strong (60) — 17 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.19 over 217.00 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	—	—	—	—	80.33	4.93	Average (49) — 152 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.93 over 80.33 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.
Lance Painter	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.76	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	—	—	—	—	—	5.06	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.
Brady Raggio	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.33	6.89	Average (45) — 226 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 6.89 over 31.33 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 Stottlemyre	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	181.00	3.88	Average (55) — 57 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.88 over 181.00 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.
Fernando Valenzuela	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.67	5.56	Average (49) — 152 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.56 over 22.67 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.
Mike DiFelice	Catchers	37	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.
Tom Lampkin	Catchers	49	batting	229	56	7	.245	—	—	Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 229 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.
Eli Marrero	Catchers	26	batting	45	11	2	.244	—	—	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	50	11	1	.220	—	—	Average (47) — 321 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
David Bell	Infielders	27	batting	142	30	1	.211	—	—	Below average (43) — 413 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 142 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.
Jeff Berblinger	Infielders	56	batting	5	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.
Royce Clayton	Infielders	11	batting	576	153	9	.266	—	—	Average (50) — 233 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 576 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.
Delino DeShields	Infielders	7	batting	572	169	11	.295	—	—	Average (56) — 66 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 572 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.
Gary Gaetti	Infielders	8	both	502	126	17	.251	—	0.00	Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 502 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.
Mike Gallego	Infielders	22	batting	43	7	0	.163	—	—	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.
Mike Gulan	Infielders	53	batting	9	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.
Scott Livingstone	Infielders	29	batting	41	7	0	.171	—	—	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 McGwire	Infielders	25	batting	174	44	24	.253	—	—	Average (56) — 66 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 at-bats and 24 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.
Roberto Mejía	Infielders	67	batting	14	1	0	.071	—	—	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 Ordaz	Infielders	52	batting	22	6	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.
Steve Scarsone	Infielders	38	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.
Danny Sheaffer	Infielders	12	batting	132	33	0	.250	—	—	Average (47) — 321 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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.
Dmitri Young	Infielders	24	batting	333	86	5	.258	—	—	Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 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.
Micah Franklin	Outfielders	68	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.
Ron Gant	Outfielders	5	batting	502	115	17	.229	—	—	Average (45) — 381 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 502 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.
Scarborough Green	Outfielders	22	batting	31	3	0	.097	—	—	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.
Brian Jordan	Outfielders	3	batting	145	34	0	.234	—	—	Average (45) — 381 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 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.
Ray Lankford	Outfielders	16	batting	465	137	31	.295	—	—	Strong (60) — 25 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 465 at-bats and 31 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 Mabry	Outfielders	47	batting	388	110	5	.284	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 388 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.
Willie McGee	Outfielders	51	batting	300	90	3	.300	—	—	Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 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.
Phil Plantier	Outfielders	23	batting	113	29	5	.257	—	—	Average (50) — 233 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Mark Sweeney	Outfielders	23	batting	61	13	0	.213	—	—	Average (46) — 358 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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.

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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: 1997 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1997 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:23:27.934822+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.