1970 St. Louis Cardinals

Franchise seasons · 1970s seasons

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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

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1972 St. Louis Cardinals	75–81	25	22
1971 St. Louis Cardinals	90–72	20	23
1970 St. Louis Cardinals · Current season	76–86	25	22
1969 St. Louis Cardinals	87–75	23	20
1968 St. Louis Cardinals	97–65	19	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
Ted Abernathy	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.95	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.
Frank Bertaina	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.33	3.16	Average (53) — 62 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.16 over 31.33 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.
Nelson Briles	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	106.67	6.24	Below average (36) — 190 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 6.24 over 106.67 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	—	—	—	—	—	2.92	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.
Steve Carlton	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	253.67	3.73	Average (54) — 51 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 253.67 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.
Bob Chlupsa	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.82	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.
Reggie Cleveland	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.62	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.
George Culver	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.67	4.61	Average (48) — 127 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 4.61 over 56.67 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.
Bob Gibson	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	294.00	3.12	Average (59) — 12 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.12 over 294.00 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.
Santiago Guzmán	Pitchers	50,36	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	7.24	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 Hartenstein	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.78	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	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Al Hrabosky	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.74	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 Johnson	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.18	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.
Frank Linzy	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.67	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.
Billy McCool	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.23	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.
Fred Norman	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Rich Nye	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Harry Parker	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	3.22	Average (52) — 78 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.22 over 22.33 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.
Jerry Reuss	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	127.33	4.10	Average (50) — 107 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 127.33 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.
Chuck Taylor	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	124.33	3.11	Average (57) — 27 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.11 over 124.33 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 Torrez	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	179.33	4.22	Average (49) — 118 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 4.22 over 179.33 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.
Ted Simmons	Catchers	23	batting	284	69	3	.243	—	—	Average (48) — 243 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 284 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.
Joe Torre	Catchers	9	batting	624	203	21	.325	—	—	Strong (64) — 7 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 624 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.
Bart Zeller	Catchers	29	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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.
Dick Allen	Infielders	15	batting	459	128	34	.279	—	—	Strong (60) — 29 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 459 at-bats and 34 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.
Ed Crosby	Infielders	14	batting	95	24	0	.253	—	—	Average (49) — 212 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 95 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.
Jerry DaVanon	Infielders	22	batting	18	2	0	.111	—	—	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	32	6	0	.188	—	—	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 Hague	Infielders	12	batting	451	122	14	.271	—	—	Average (54) — 106 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 451 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.
Julián Javier	Infielders	25	batting	513	129	2	.251	—	—	Average (49) — 212 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 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 Kennedy	Infielders	24	batting	24	3	0	.125	—	—	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	399	80	0	.201	—	—	Below average (40) — 373 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 399 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.
Milt Ramírez	Infielders	41	batting	79	15	0	.190	—	—	Average (45) — 314 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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.
Cookie Rojas	Infielders	11	batting	47	5	0	.106	—	—	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.
Mike Shannon	Infielders	18	batting	174	37	0	.213	—	—	Below average (44) — 337 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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 Beauchamp	Outfielders	16	batting	58	15	1	.259	—	—	Average (50) — 187 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Lou Brock	Outfielders	20	batting	664	202	13	.304	—	—	Average (59) — 36 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 664 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 Cardenal	Outfielders	1	batting	552	162	10	.293	—	—	Average (57) — 63 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 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.
José Cruz	Outfielders	38	batting	17	6	0	.353	—	—	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.
Vic Davalillo	Outfielders	17	batting	183	57	1	.311	—	—	Average (56) — 76 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 183 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.
Leron Lee	Outfielders	37	batting	264	60	6	.227	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 264 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.
Luis Meléndez	Outfielders	26	batting	70	21	0	.300	—	—	Average (53) — 126 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 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.
Jorge Roque	Outfielders	24	batting	1	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.
Carl Taylor	Outfielders	44	batting	245	61	6	.249	—	—	Average (50) — 187 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 245 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.
Jim Campbell	Outfielders	10	batting	13	3	0	.231	—	—	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	11	batting	1	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.

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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: 1970 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1970 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:01:17.763899+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.