2009 St. Louis Cardinals

Franchise seasons · 2000s 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
Mitchell Boggs	Pitchers	41	both	14	1	0	.071	58.00	4.19	Average (51) — 153 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.19 over 58.00 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.
Blaine Boyer	Pitchers	54	both	1	0	0	.000	16.33	4.41	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.
Chris Carpenter	Pitchers	29	both	63	11	1	.175	192.67	2.24	Average (56) — 2 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 2.24 over 192.67 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.
Ryan Franklin	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.00	1.92	Average (54) — 11 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 1.92 over 61.00 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.
Blake Hawksworth	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	40.00	2.03	Average (53) — 35 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 2.03 over 40.00 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.
Josh Kinney	Pitchers	52	both	1	0	0	.000	15.33	8.80	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.
Kyle Lohse	Pitchers	26	both	37	8	0	.216	117.67	4.74	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.74 over 117.67 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.
Kyle McClellan	Pitchers	46	both	3	0	0	.000	66.67	3.38	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 66.67 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.
Trever Miller	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.67	2.06	Average (53) — 35 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 2.06 over 43.67 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.
Clay Mortensen	Pitchers	54	batting	1	0	0	.000	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jason Motte	Pitchers	60	both	1	0	0	.000	56.67	4.76	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.76 over 56.67 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.
Chris Perez	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.67	4.18	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.18 over 23.67 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.
Joel Piñeiro	Pitchers	35	both	66	9	0	.136	214.00	3.49	Average (53) — 35 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.49 over 214.00 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.
Dennys Reyes	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.00	3.29	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.29 over 41.00 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 Smoltz	Pitchers	30	both	13	1	0	.077	38.00	4.26	Average (51) — 153 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 38.00 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.
Brad Thompson	Pitchers	48	both	12	1	0	.083	80.00	4.84	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.84 over 80.00 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.
Jess Todd	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.67	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.
Adam Wainwright	Pitchers	50	both	89	16	2	.180	233.00	2.63	Average (55) — 5 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 2.63 over 233.00 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.
P. J. Walters	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	9.56	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.
Todd Wellemeyer	Pitchers	37	both	39	5	0	.128	122.33	5.89	Average (48) — 338 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.89 over 122.33 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.
Jason LaRue	Catchers	21	batting	104	25	2	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 319 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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.
Yadier Molina	Catchers	4	batting	481	141	6	.293	—	—	Average (55) — 105 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 481 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.
Matt Pagnozzi	Catchers	19	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.
Brian Barden	Infielders	23	batting	103	24	4	.233	—	—	Average (49) — 281 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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.
Mark DeRosa	Infielders	7	batting	237	54	10	.228	—	—	Average (48) — 319 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 237 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.
David Freese	Infielders	12,23	batting	31	10	1	.323	—	—	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.
Troy Glaus	Infielders	8	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.
Khalil Greene	Infielders	3	batting	170	34	6	.200	—	—	Below average (44) — 425 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 170 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.
Tyler Greene	Infielders	27	batting	108	24	2	.222	—	—	Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 108 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.
Jarrett Hoffpauir	Infielders	34	batting	12	3	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.
Julio Lugo	Infielders	12	batting	148	41	2	.277	—	—	Average (52) — 176 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 148 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.
Albert Pujols	Infielders	5	batting	568	186	47	.327	—	—	Strong (69) — 2 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 568 at-bats and 47 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.
Brendan Ryan	Infielders	13	batting	390	114	3	.292	—	—	Average (54) — 121 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 390 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.
Skip Schumaker	Infielders	55	batting	532	161	4	.303	—	—	Average (57) — 60 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 532 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.
Joe Thurston	Infielders	22	batting	267	60	1	.225	—	—	Below average (44) — 425 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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.
Rick Ankiel	Outfielders	24	batting	372	86	11	.231	—	—	Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 372 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.
Chris Duncan	Outfielders	16	batting	260	59	5	.227	—	—	Average (46) — 379 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 260 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.
Matt Holliday	Outfielders	15	batting	235	83	13	.353	—	—	Strong (66) — 5 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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.
Ryan Ludwick	Outfielders	47	batting	486	129	22	.265	—	—	Average (54) — 121 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 486 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.
Colby Rasmus	Outfielders	28	batting	474	119	16	.251	—	—	Average (50) — 242 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 474 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.
Shane Robinson	Outfielders	33	batting	25	6	0	.240	—	—	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.
Nick Stavinoha	Outfielders	19	batting	87	20	2	.230	—	—	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: 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2009 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:13:05.555320+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.