1951 St. Louis Cardinals
Franchise seasons · 1950s 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 St. Louis Cardinals | 83–71 | 24 | 16 |
| 1952 St. Louis Cardinals | 88–66 | 22 | 20 |
| 1951 St. Louis Cardinals · Current season | 81–73 | 27 | 18 |
| 1950 St. Louis Cardinals | 78–75 | 25 | 15 |
| 1949 St. Louis Cardinals | 96–58 | 23 | 14 |
Same era: other teams in 1951
- 1951 Boston Red Sox · 87–67
- 1951 Chicago Cubs · 62–92
- 1951 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1951 Cincinnati Reds · —
- 1951 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1951 Detroit Tigers · 73–81
More teams from 1951
- 1951 New York Yankees · 98–56
- 1951 Philadelphia Athletics · 70–84
- 1951 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1951 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1951 St. Louis Browns · 52–102
- 1951 Washington Senators · 62–92
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Bokelmann | Pitchers | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.78 | 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. |
| Cloyd Boyer | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 63.33 | 5.26 | Average (46) — 84 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.26 over 63.33 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. |
| Al Brazle | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.09 | 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. |
| Harry Brecheen | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 138.67 | 3.25 | Average (57) — 12 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.25 over 138.67 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. |
| Cliff Chambers | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 129.33 | 3.83 | Average (53) — 36 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.83 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. |
| Jackie Collum | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 17.00 | 1.59 | 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. |
| Jack Crimian | Pitchers | 25,26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 9.00 | 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. |
| Erv Dusak | Pitchers | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 7.20 | 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. |
| Bob Habenicht | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 7.20 | 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. |
| Kurt Krieger | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 15.75 | 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 | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 160.00 | 3.26 | Average (57) — 12 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.26 over 160.00 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. |
| Dan Lewandowski | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 9.00 | 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. |
| Red Munger | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 94.67 | 5.32 | Average (45) — 93 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.32 over 94.67 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. |
| Tom Poholsky | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 195.00 | 4.43 | Average (49) — 68 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.43 over 195.00 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. |
| Howie Pollet | Pitchers | 11 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 12.33 | 4.38 | 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. |
| Joe Presko | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 88.67 | 3.45 | Average (54) — 24 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.45 over 88.67 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. |
| Gerry Staley | Pitchers | 14 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 227.00 | 3.81 | Average (54) — 24 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.81 over 227.00 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. |
| Ted Wilks | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | 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. |
| Joe Garagiola | Catchers | 17 | batting | 72 | 14 | 2 | .194 | — | — | Average (46) — 164 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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. |
| Del Rice | Catchers | 18 | batting | 374 | 94 | 9 | .251 | — | — | Average (50) — 106 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 374 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. |
| Bill Sarni | Catchers | 16 | batting | 86 | 15 | 0 | .174 | — | — | Below average (42) — 193 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 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. |
| Bob Scheffing | Catchers | 30 | batting | 18 | 2 | 0 | .111 | — | — | 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. |
| Vern Benson | Infielders | 36 | batting | 46 | 12 | 1 | .261 | — | — | 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. |
| Steve Bilko | Infielders | 5 | batting | 72 | 16 | 2 | .222 | — | — | Average (48) — 133 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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. |
| Don Bollweg | Infielders | 40 | batting | 9 | 1 | 0 | .111 | — | — | 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 Cole | Infielders | 15 | batting | 36 | 7 | 0 | .194 | — | — | 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. |
| Solly Hemus | Infielders | 7 | batting | 420 | 118 | 2 | .281 | — | — | Average (53) — 70 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 420 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. |
| Billy Johnson | Infielders | 1 | batting | 442 | 116 | 14 | .262 | — | — | Average (53) — 70 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 442 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. |
| Nippy Jones | Infielders | 3 | batting | 300 | 79 | 3 | .263 | — | — | Average (51) — 91 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 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. |
| Eddie Kazak | Infielders | 1 | batting | 33 | 6 | 0 | .182 | — | — | 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. |
| Rocky Nelson | Infielders | 19 | batting | 18 | 4 | 0 | .222 | — | — | 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 Richmond | Infielders | 38 | batting | 34 | 3 | 1 | .088 | — | — | 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. |
| Stan Rojek | Infielders | 19 | batting | 186 | 51 | 0 | .274 | — | — | Average (51) — 91 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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. |
| Red Schoendienst | Infielders | 2 | batting | 553 | 160 | 6 | .289 | — | — | Average (56) — 40 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 553 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. |
| Larry Ciaffone | Outfielders | 34 | batting | 5 | 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. |
| Chuck Diering | Outfielders | 32 | batting | 85 | 22 | 0 | .259 | — | — | Average (49) — 121 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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. |
| Tommy Glaviano | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 104 | 19 | 1 | .183 | — | — | Below average (42) — 193 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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. |
| Bill Howerton | Outfielders | 36 | batting | 65 | 17 | 1 | .262 | — | — | Average (50) — 106 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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. |
| Peanuts Lowrey | Outfielders | 37 | batting | 370 | 112 | 5 | .303 | — | — | Average (58) — 21 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 370 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. |
| Stan Musial | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 578 | 205 | 32 | .355 | — | — | Strong (73) — 1 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 at-bats and 32 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 Rice | Outfielders | 39 | batting | 236 | 60 | 4 | .254 | — | — | Average (50) — 106 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 236 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. |
| Enos Slaughter | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 409 | 115 | 4 | .281 | — | — | Average (54) — 59 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 409 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. |
| Jay Van Noy | Outfielders | 36 | batting | 7 | 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. |
| Harry Walker | Outfielders | 38 | batting | 26 | 8 | 0 | .308 | — | — | 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. |
| Wally Westlake | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 267 | 68 | 6 | .255 | — | — | Average (50) — 106 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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. |
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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: 1951 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1951 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:09:29.279909+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.