2021 St. Louis Cardinals

Franchise seasons · 2020s 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
Génesis Cabrera	Pitchers	92	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.00	3.73	Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 70.00 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.
Brandon Dickson	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	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.
Seth Elledge	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.67	4.63	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.
Junior Fernández	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.67	5.66	Average (48) — 387 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.66 over 20.67 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.
Jack Flaherty	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.33	3.22	Average (54) — 76 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.22 over 78.33 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.
Bernardo Flores Jr.	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.00	inf	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.
Giovanny Gallegos	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	80.33	3.02	Average (54) — 76 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.02 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.
John Gant	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.33	3.42	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.42 over 76.33 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.
Luis García	Pitchers	66	pitching	—	—	—	—	33.33	3.24	Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.24 over 33.33 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.
J. A. Happ	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.00	4.00	Average (51) — 235 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.00 over 54.00 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.
Ryan Helsley	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.33	4.56	Average (49) — 339 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.56 over 47.33 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.
Jordan Hicks	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	5.40	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.
Dakota Hudson	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	2.08	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.
Kwang Hyun Kim	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	106.67	3.46	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.46 over 106.67 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.
Wade LeBlanc	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.33	3.61	Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.61 over 42.33 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.
Jon Lester	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.00	4.36	Average (50) — 281 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.36 over 66.00 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.
Carlos Martínez	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	82.33	6.23	Below average (43) — 529 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 6.23 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.
T. J. McFarland	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.67	2.56	Average (54) — 76 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.56 over 38.67 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.
Miles Mikolas	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.67	4.23	Average (50) — 281 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.23 over 44.67 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.
Andrew Miller	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.00	4.75	Average (49) — 339 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.75 over 36.00 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.
Justin Miller	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	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.
Johan Oviedo	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.33	4.91	Average (48) — 387 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.91 over 62.33 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.
Daniel Ponce de Leon	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	33.33	6.21	Average (46) — 465 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 6.21 over 33.33 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.
Roel Ramírez	Pitchers	77	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.33	81.00	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.
Alex Reyes	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.33	3.24	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.24 over 72.33 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.
Ángel Rondón	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	0.00	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.
Brandon Waddell	Pitchers	70	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	4.15	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	pitching	—	—	—	—	206.33	3.05	Average (56) — 28 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.05 over 206.33 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.
Tyler Webb	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.33	13.22	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.
Kodi Whitley	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.33	2.49	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.49 over 25.33 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.
Jake Woodford	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	67.67	3.99	Average (51) — 235 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.99 over 67.67 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.
Andrew Knizner	Catchers	7	batting	161	28	1	.174	—	—	Below average (41) — 504 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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.
Yadier Molina	Catchers	4	batting	440	111	11	.252	—	—	Average (52) — 186 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 440 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.
Ali Sánchez	Catchers	41	batting	4	2	0	.500	—	—	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.
Nolan Arenado	Infielders	28	batting	593	151	34	.255	—	—	Average (55) — 97 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 593 at-bats and 34 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 Carpenter	Infielders	13	both	207	35	3	.169	1.33	0.00	Below average (40) — 511 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 207 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.
Paul DeJong	Infielders	11	batting	356	70	19	.197	—	—	Average (45) — 440 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 356 at-bats and 19 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.
Tommy Edman	Infielders	19	batting	641	168	11	.262	—	—	Average (53) — 156 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 641 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.
Paul Goldschmidt	Infielders	46	batting	603	177	31	.294	—	—	Strong (62) — 15 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 603 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.
Max Moroff	Infielders	67	batting	16	1	0	.063	—	—	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 Nogowski	Infielders	34	batting	18	1	0	.056	—	—	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.
José Rondón	Infielders	64	batting	80	21	3	.263	—	—	Average (52) — 186 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Edmundo Sosa	Infielders	63	batting	288	78	6	.271	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 288 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.
Harrison Bader	Outfielders	48	batting	367	98	16	.267	—	—	Average (56) — 79 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 367 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.
Dylan Carlson	Outfielders	3	batting	542	144	18	.266	—	—	Average (55) — 97 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 542 at-bats and 18 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.
Austin Dean	Outfielders	0	batting	30	7	1	.233	—	—	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 Hurst	Outfielders	36	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.
Lars Nootbaar	Outfielders	68	batting	109	26	5	.239	—	—	Average (51) — 229 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 109 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.
Tyler O'Neill	Outfielders	27	batting	482	138	34	.286	—	—	Strong (62) — 15 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 482 at-bats and 34 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.
Lane Thomas	Outfielders	35	batting	48	5	0	.104	—	—	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.
Justin Williams	Outfielders	26	batting	119	19	4	.160	—	—	Below average (42) — 490 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.

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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: 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2021 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T03:53:19.351994+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.