1969 St. Louis Cardinals

Franchise seasons · 1960s 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.

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1971 St. Louis Cardinals	90–72	20	23
1970 St. Louis Cardinals	76–86	25	22
1969 St. Louis Cardinals · Current season	87–75	23	20
1968 St. Louis Cardinals	97–65	19	13
1967 St. Louis Cardinals	101–60	18	13

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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
Nelson Briles	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	227.67	3.52	Average (52) — 63 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.52 over 227.67 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.
Sal Campisi	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.93	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.
Steve Carlton	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	236.33	2.17	Strong (64) — 3 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 2.17 over 236.33 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.
Reggie Cleveland	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	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.
Jim Ellis	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.33	1.69	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.
Bob Gibson	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	314.00	2.18	Strong (65) — 2 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 2.18 over 314.00 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.
Dave Giusti	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	99.67	3.61	Average (51) — 74 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.61 over 99.67 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.
Mudcat Grant	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.12	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.
Santiago Guzmán	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	4.91	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.
Tom Hilgendorf	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.42	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.
Joe Hoerner	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.87	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.
Mel Nelson	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	11.81	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.
Jerry Reuss	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	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.
Dennis Ribant	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Chuck Taylor	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	126.67	2.56	Average (59) — 18 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 2.56 over 126.67 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.
Mike Torrez	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	107.67	3.59	Average (51) — 74 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 107.67 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.
Ray Washburn	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	132.33	3.06	Average (55) — 35 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.06 over 132.33 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.
Gary Waslewski	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.92	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.
Ron Willis	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.18	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.
Tim McCarver	Catchers	15	batting	515	134	7	.260	—	—	Average (52) — 129 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 515 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.
Dave Ricketts	Catchers	10	batting	44	12	0	.273	—	—	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.
Ted Simmons	Catchers	23	batting	14	3	0	.214	—	—	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.
Chip Coulter	Infielders	35	batting	19	6	0	.316	—	—	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.
Jerry DaVanon	Infielders	26	batting	40	12	1	.300	—	—	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.
Phil Gagliano	Infielders	16	batting	128	29	1	.227	—	—	Average (47) — 267 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 128 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.
Steve Huntz	Infielders	14	batting	139	27	3	.194	—	—	Average (45) — 307 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 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.
Julián Javier	Infielders	25	batting	493	139	10	.282	—	—	Average (56) — 59 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 493 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.
Bob Johnson	Infielders	29	batting	29	6	1	.207	—	—	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.
Dal Maxvill	Infielders	27	batting	372	65	2	.175	—	—	Below average (38) — 364 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 372 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.
Mike Shannon	Infielders	18	batting	551	140	12	.254	—	—	Average (52) — 129 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 551 at-bats and 12 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 Torre	Infielders	9	batting	602	174	18	.289	—	—	Average (58) — 39 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 602 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.
Bill White	Infielders	7	batting	57	12	0	.211	—	—	Average (47) — 267 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting 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.
Lou Brock	Outfielders	20	batting	655	195	12	.298	—	—	Average (59) — 33 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 655 at-bats and 12 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.
Byron Browne	Outfielders	29	batting	53	12	1	.226	—	—	Average (49) — 217 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Vic Davalillo	Outfielders	17	both	98	26	2	.265	—	inf	Average (52) — 129 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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.
Boots Day	Outfielders	11	batting	6	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.
Curt Flood	Outfielders	21	batting	606	173	4	.285	—	—	Average (55) — 75 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 606 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.
Joe Hague	Outfielders	12	batting	100	17	2	.170	—	—	Below average (44) — 324 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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.
Jim Hicks	Outfielders	24	batting	44	8	1	.182	—	—	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.
Leron Lee	Outfielders	37	batting	23	5	0	.217	—	—	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.
Joe Nossek	Outfielders	24	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	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.
Vada Pinson	Outfielders	28	batting	495	126	10	.255	—	—	Average (51) — 153 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 495 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.

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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: 1969 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1969 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:06:06.315235+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.