1983 St. Louis Cardinals

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1985 St. Louis Cardinals	101–61	21	16
1984 St. Louis Cardinals	84–78	24	17
1983 St. Louis Cardinals · Current season	79–83	24	18
1982 St. Louis Cardinals	92–70	19	14
1981 St. Louis Cardinals	59–43	19	16

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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
Neil Allen	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	121.67	3.70	Average (53) — 64 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.70 over 121.67 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.
Joaquín Andújar	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	225.00	4.16	Average (50) — 121 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 4.16 over 225.00 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.
Doug Bair	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.03	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 Baker	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.80	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.
Ralph Citarella	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.64	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.
Danny Cox	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	83.00	3.25	Average (54) — 49 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.25 over 83.00 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 Forsch	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	187.00	4.28	Average (49) — 137 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 4.28 over 187.00 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.
Kevin Hagen	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	4.84	Average (49) — 137 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 4.84 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.
Jim Kaat	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.89	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.
Jeff Keener	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.31	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.
Jeff Lahti	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.16	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.
Dave LaPoint	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	191.33	3.95	Average (52) — 81 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.95 over 191.33 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.
John Martin	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.33	3.53	Average (53) — 64 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.53 over 66.33 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.
Eric Rasmussen	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	11.74	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.
Dave Rucker	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.43	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.
John Stuper	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	198.00	3.68	Average (53) — 64 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 198.00 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.
Bruce Sutter	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.23	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.
Dave Von Ohlen	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.29	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.
Glenn Brummer	Catchers	11	batting	87	24	0	.276	—	—	Average (51) — 195 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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.
Darrell Porter	Catchers	15	batting	443	116	15	.262	—	—	Average (53) — 140 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 443 at-bats and 15 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.
Jamie Quirk	Catchers	16	batting	86	18	2	.209	—	—	Average (46) — 325 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 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.
Orlando Sánchez	Catchers	23	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.
Jim Adduci	Infielders	14	batting	20	1	0	.050	—	—	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.
Jeff Doyle	Infielders	7	batting	37	11	0	.297	—	—	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.
George Hendrick	Infielders	25	batting	529	168	18	.318	—	—	Strong (63) — 8 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 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.
Keith Hernandez	Infielders	37	batting	218	62	3	.284	—	—	Average (54) — 113 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 218 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.
Tom Herr	Infielders	28	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bill Lyons	Infielders	30	batting	60	10	0	.167	—	—	Below average (43) — 392 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Ken Oberkfell	Infielders	10	batting	488	143	3	.293	—	—	Average (56) — 67 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 488 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.
Mike Ramsey	Infielders	5	batting	175	46	1	.263	—	—	Average (50) — 221 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 175 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.
Floyd Rayford	Infielders	12	batting	104	22	3	.212	—	—	Average (46) — 325 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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.
Rafael Santana	Infielders	14	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.
Jimmy Sexton	Infielders	21	batting	9	1	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.
Ozzie Smith	Infielders	1	batting	552	134	3	.243	—	—	Average (46) — 325 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 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.
Steve Braun	Outfielders	26	batting	92	25	3	.272	—	—	Average (52) — 162 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 92 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.
David Green	Outfielders	22	batting	422	120	8	.284	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 422 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.
Dane Iorg	Outfielders	19	batting	116	31	0	.267	—	—	Average (50) — 221 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 116 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.
Tito Landrum	Outfielders	21	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.
Willie McGee	Outfielders	51	batting	601	172	5	.286	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 601 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.
Gene Roof	Outfielders	29	batting	3	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.
Lonnie Smith	Outfielders	27	batting	492	158	8	.321	—	—	Strong (62) — 16 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 492 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.
Andy Van Slyke	Outfielders	18	batting	309	81	8	.262	—	—	Average (52) — 162 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 309 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1983 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:37:41.205458+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.