2023 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
Jacob Barnes	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	5.93	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.
Génesis Cabrera	Pitchers	92	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.00	5.06	Average (49) — 308 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 5.06 over 32.00 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.
Jack Flaherty	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	109.67	4.43	Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.43 over 109.67 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.
Giovanny Gallegos	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.00	4.42	Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.42 over 55.00 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	—	—	—	—	36.67	2.45	Average (54) — 86 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 2.45 over 36.67 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.
Jordan Hicks	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.67	3.67	Average (52) — 152 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 3.67 over 41.67 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.
Dakota Hudson	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	81.33	4.98	Average (48) — 356 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.98 over 81.33 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 King	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.67	1.45	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.
Casey Lawrence	Pitchers	72	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.33	6.59	Average (46) — 419 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 6.59 over 27.33 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.
Kyle Leahy	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.67	21.60	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.
Matthew Liberatore	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.67	5.25	Average (47) — 394 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 5.25 over 61.67 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.
Steven Matz	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	105.00	3.86	Average (52) — 152 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 105.00 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.
Miles Mikolas	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	201.33	4.78	Average (48) — 356 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.78 over 201.33 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 Montgomery	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	121.00	3.42	Average (54) — 86 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 3.42 over 121.00 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.
James Naile	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	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.
Packy Naughton	Pitchers	70	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	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.
Andre Pallante	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.00	4.76	Average (49) — 308 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.76 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.
Drew Rom	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	33.67	8.02	Below average (42) — 481 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 8.02 over 33.67 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.
JoJo Romero	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.67	3.68	Average (52) — 152 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 36.67 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 Stratton	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.67	4.19	Average (51) — 197 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.19 over 53.67 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 Suárez	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.67	7.16	Average (45) — 445 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 7.16 over 27.67 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 Tepera	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	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.
Zack Thompson	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.33	4.48	Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.48 over 66.33 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.
Drew VerHagen	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.00	3.98	Average (51) — 197 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 3.98 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.
Adam Wainwright	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	101.00	7.40	Below average (37) — 506 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 7.40 over 101.00 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.
Jake Woodford	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.67	6.23	Average (45) — 445 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 6.23 over 47.67 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.
Guillermo Zuñiga	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	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.
Tres Barrera	Catchers	63	batting	2	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.
Willson Contreras	Catchers	40	batting	428	113	20	.264	—	—	Average (56) — 82 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 428 at-bats and 20 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.
Iván Herrera	Catchers	48	batting	37	11	0	.297	—	—	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.
Andrew Knizner	Catchers	7	batting	224	54	10	.241	—	—	Average (51) — 217 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 224 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.
Nolan Arenado	Infielders	28	batting	560	149	26	.266	—	—	Average (57) — 58 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 at-bats and 26 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.
Luken Baker	Infielders	26	batting	86	18	2	.209	—	—	Average (47) — 382 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 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.
Paul DeJong	Infielders	11	batting	279	65	13	.233	—	—	Average (50) — 251 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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.
Brendan Donovan	Infielders	33	batting	327	93	11	.284	—	—	Average (58) — 41 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 327 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.
Tommy Edman	Infielders	19	batting	479	119	13	.248	—	—	Average (51) — 217 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 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.
José Fermín	Infielders	35	batting	51	12	0	.235	—	—	Average (49) — 310 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Paul Goldschmidt	Infielders	46	batting	593	159	25	.268	—	—	Average (57) — 58 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 593 at-bats and 25 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.
Nolan Gorman	Infielders	16	batting	406	96	27	.236	—	—	Average (53) — 169 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 406 at-bats and 27 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.
Irving Lopez	Infielders	55	batting	11	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.
Taylor Motter	Infielders	55	batting	76	13	0	.171	—	—	Below average (43) — 492 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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.
Juniel Querecuto	Infielders	62	batting	20	2	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.
Masyn Winn	Infielders	0	batting	122	21	2	.172	—	—	Below average (42) — 506 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
Alec Burleson	Outfielders	41	both	315	77	8	.244	1.67	21.60	Average (50) — 251 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 315 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.
Dylan Carlson	Outfielders	3	batting	219	48	5	.219	—	—	Average (47) — 382 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 219 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.
Óscar Mercado	Outfielders	54	batting	31	9	0	.290	—	—	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	21	batting	426	111	14	.261	—	—	Average (54) — 132 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 426 at-bats and 14 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	238	55	9	.231	—	—	Average (49) — 310 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 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.
Richie Palacios	Outfielders	67	batting	93	24	6	.258	—	—	Average (53) — 169 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
Michael Siani	Outfielders	63	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.
Jordan Walker	Outfielders	18	batting	420	116	16	.276	—	—	Average (57) — 58 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 420 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.
Juan Yepez	Outfielders	13	batting	60	11	2	.183	—	—	Average (46) — 410 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.

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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: 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2023 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:42:26.760657+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.