1938 St. Louis Cardinals
Franchise seasons · 1930s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
Compare historical seasons
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 St. Louis Cardinals | 84–69 | 22 | 16 |
| 1939 St. Louis Cardinals | 92–61 | 22 | 15 |
| 1938 St. Louis Cardinals · Current season | 71–80 | 19 | 16 |
| 1937 St. Louis Cardinals | 81–73 | 16 | 17 |
| 1936 St. Louis Cardinals | 87–67 | 21 | 17 |
Same era: other teams in 1938
- 1938 Boston Red Sox · 88–61
- 1938 Chicago Cubs · 89–63
- 1938 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1938 Cincinnati Reds · —
- 1938 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1938 Detroit Tigers · 84–70
More teams from 1938
- 1938 New York Yankees · 99–53
- 1938 Philadelphia Athletics · 53–99
- 1938 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1938 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1938 St. Louis Browns · 55–97
- 1938 Washington Senators · 75–76
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guy Bush | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.50 | 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. |
| Mort Cooper | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 23.67 | 3.04 | Average (53) — 39 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.04 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. |
| Curt Davis | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 173.33 | 3.63 | Average (55) — 24 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.63 over 173.33 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. |
| Paul Dean | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 31.00 | 2.61 | Average (54) — 32 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.61 over 31.00 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. |
| Ray Harrell | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.86 | 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. |
| Roy Henshaw | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 130.00 | 4.02 | Average (53) — 39 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.02 over 130.00 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. |
| Si Johnson | Pitchers | 12 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 15.67 | 7.47 | 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. |
| Howie Krist | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 0.00 | 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. |
| Max Lanier | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.20 | 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. |
| Max Macon | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 129.33 | 4.11 | Average (52) — 50 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.11 over 129.33 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 McGee | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 216.00 | 3.21 | Average (58) — 9 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.21 over 216.00 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. |
| Preacher Roe | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 13.50 | 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. |
| Mike Ryba | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.40 | 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. |
| Clyde Shoun | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 117.33 | 4.14 | Average (52) — 50 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.14 over 117.33 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. |
| Lon Warneke | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 197.00 | 3.97 | Average (54) — 32 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.97 over 197.00 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. |
| Bob Weiland | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 228.33 | 3.59 | Average (56) — 20 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.59 over 228.33 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. |
| Herb Bremer | Catchers | 11 | batting | 151 | 33 | 2 | .219 | — | — | Below average (43) — 167 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 151 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. |
| Mickey Owen | Catchers | 8 | batting | 397 | 106 | 4 | .267 | — | — | Average (48) — 121 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 397 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. |
| Jimmy Brown | Infielders | 15 | batting | 382 | 115 | 0 | .301 | — | — | Average (53) — 51 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 382 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. |
| Jim Bucher | Infielders | 30 | batting | 57 | 13 | 0 | .228 | — | — | Average (46) — 145 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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. |
| Creepy Crespi | Infielders | 24 | batting | 19 | 5 | 0 | .263 | — | — | 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. |
| Don Gutteridge | Infielders | 5 | batting | 552 | 141 | 9 | .255 | — | — | Average (46) — 145 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 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. |
| Stu Martin | Infielders | 6 | batting | 417 | 116 | 1 | .278 | — | — | Average (49) — 107 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 417 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. |
| Johnny Mize | Infielders | 10 | batting | 531 | 179 | 27 | .337 | — | — | Strong (64) — 3 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 531 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. |
| Lynn Myers | Infielders | 22 | batting | 227 | 55 | 1 | .242 | — | — | Average (45) — 152 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 227 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 Stripp | Infielders | 17 | batting | 199 | 57 | 0 | .286 | — | — | Average (50) — 87 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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. |
| Frenchy Bordagaray | Outfielders | 14 | batting | 156 | 44 | 0 | .282 | — | — | Average (50) — 87 of 181 batters in the available 1938 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. |
| Hal Epps | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 50 | 15 | 1 | .300 | — | — | Average (52) — 64 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rostersBatting 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. |
| Pepper Martin | Outfielders | 1 | batting | 269 | 79 | 2 | .294 | — | — | Average (52) — 64 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 269 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. |
| Joe Medwick | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 590 | 190 | 21 | .322 | — | — | Strong (60) — 13 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 590 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. |
| Terry Moore | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 312 | 85 | 4 | .272 | — | — | Average (49) — 107 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 312 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. |
| Don Padgett | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 388 | 105 | 8 | .271 | — | — | Average (50) — 87 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 388 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. |
| Enos Slaughter | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 395 | 109 | 8 | .276 | — | — | Average (50) — 87 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 395 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. |
| Tuck Stainback | Outfielders | 34 | batting | 10 | 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. |
| Dick Siebert | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | 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: 1938 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1938 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T15:31:40.275398+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.