1921 St. Louis Cardinals
Franchise seasons · 1920s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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St. Louis Cardinals franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 125 seasons.
These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.
Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 St. Louis Cardinals | 79–74 | 26 | 13 |
| 1922 St. Louis Cardinals | 85–69 | 21 | 16 |
| 1921 St. Louis Cardinals · Current season | 87–66 | 23 | 13 |
| 1920 St. Louis Cardinals | 75–79 | 19 | 15 |
| 1919 St. Louis Cardinals | 54–83 | 22 | 15 |
Same era: other teams in 1921
- 1921 Boston Red Sox · 75–79
- 1921 Brooklyn Robins · 77–75
- 1921 Chicago Cubs · 64–89
- 1921 Chicago White Sox · 62–92
- 1921 Cincinnati Reds · —
- 1921 Cleveland Indians · —
More teams from 1921
- 1921 Detroit Tigers · 71–82
- 1921 New York Giants · 94–59
- 1921 New York Yankees · 98–55
- 1921 Philadelphia Athletics · 53–100
- 1921 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1921 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1921 St. Louis Browns · 81–73
- 1921 Washington Senators · 80–73
Roster and season statistics
Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Bailey | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 74.00 | 4.26 | Average (50) — 65 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.26 over 74.00 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. |
| Bill Doak | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 208.67 | 2.59 | Strong (62) — 2 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.59 over 208.67 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. |
| Marv Goodwin | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 36.33 | 3.72 | Average (52) — 47 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.72 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. |
| Jesse Haines | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 244.33 | 3.50 | Average (56) — 22 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.50 over 244.33 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 Kircher | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 8.10 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jakie May | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 21.00 | 4.71 | Average (49) — 78 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.71 over 21.00 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. |
| Lou North | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.54 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Bill Pertica | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 208.33 | 3.37 | Average (56) — 22 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.37 over 208.33 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. |
| Jeff Pfeffer | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 98.67 | 4.29 | Average (50) — 65 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.29 over 98.67 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. |
| Tink Riviere | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.10 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Ferdie Schupp | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 37.33 | 4.10 | Average (51) — 55 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.10 over 37.33 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. |
| Bill Sherdel | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 144.33 | 3.18 | Average (57) — 16 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.18 over 144.33 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. |
| Roy Walker | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 170.67 | 4.22 | Average (51) — 55 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.22 over 170.67 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. |
| Eddie Ainsmith | Catchers | — | batting | 62 | 18 | 0 | .290 | — | — | Average (50) — 103 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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. |
| Verne Clemons | Catchers | — | batting | 341 | 109 | 2 | .320 | — | — | Average (54) — 49 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 341 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. |
| Pickles Dillhoefer | Catchers | — | batting | 162 | 39 | 0 | .241 | — | — | Below average (44) — 175 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 162 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. |
| Charlie Niebergall | Catchers | — | batting | 6 | 1 | 0 | .167 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Reuben Ewing | Infielders | — | batting | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jack Fournier | Infielders | — | batting | 574 | 197 | 16 | .343 | — | — | Strong (62) — 9 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 574 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. |
| Rogers Hornsby | Infielders | — | batting | 592 | 235 | 21 | .397 | — | — | Strong (73) — 2 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 592 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. |
| Herb Hunter | Infielders | — | batting | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Hal Janvrin | Infielders | — | batting | 32 | 9 | 0 | .281 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Doc Lavan | Infielders | — | batting | 560 | 145 | 2 | .259 | — | — | Below average (44) — 175 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 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. |
| Milt Stock | Infielders | — | batting | 587 | 180 | 3 | .307 | — | — | Average (52) — 71 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 587 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. |
| Specs Toporcer | Infielders | — | batting | 53 | 14 | 0 | .264 | — | — | Average (48) — 133 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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. |
| Cliff Heathcote | Outfielders | — | batting | 156 | 38 | 0 | .244 | — | — | Below average (44) — 175 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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. |
| Howie Jones | Outfielders | — | batting | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Les Mann | Outfielders | — | batting | 256 | 84 | 7 | .328 | — | — | Average (57) — 23 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 256 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. |
| Austin McHenry | Outfielders | — | batting | 574 | 201 | 17 | .350 | — | — | Strong (64) — 7 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 574 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. |
| Heinie Mueller | Outfielders | — | batting | 176 | 62 | 1 | .352 | — | — | Average (57) — 23 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 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. |
| Joe Schultz | Outfielders | — | batting | 275 | 85 | 6 | .309 | — | — | Average (54) — 49 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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. |
| Burt Shotton | Outfielders | — | batting | 48 | 12 | 1 | .250 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jack Smith | Outfielders | — | batting | 411 | 135 | 7 | .328 | — | — | Average (57) — 23 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 411 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. |
| George Gilham | Outfielders | — | batting | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Walt Irwin | Outfielders | — | batting | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Lew McCarty | Outfielders | — | batting | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe 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: 1921 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1921 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:19:06.868705+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.