2018 St. Louis Cardinals

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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
SeasonRecord (W–L)Batting rowsPitching rows
2020 St. Louis Cardinals30–281926
2019 St. Louis Cardinals91–712123
2018 St. Louis Cardinals · Current season88–742130
2017 St. Louis Cardinals83–7911
2016 St. Louis Cardinals86–763320

Same era: other teams in 2018

More teams from 2018

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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Matt BowmanPitchers67No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
John BrebbiaPitchers60pitching————50.673.20
Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.20 over 50.67 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.
Brett CecilPitchers27pitching————32.676.89
Average (48) — 436 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.89 over 32.67 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.
Jack FlahertyPitchers32pitching————151.003.34
Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.34 over 151.00 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.
Giovanny GallegosPitchers65pitching————1.330.00
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.
John GantPitchers53pitching————114.003.47
Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.47 over 114.00 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.
Austin GomberPitchers68pitching————75.004.44
Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.44 over 75.00 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.
Luke GregersonPitchers44pitching————12.677.11
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.
Preston GuilmetPitchers58pitching————2.0022.50
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.
Jordan HicksPitchers49pitching————77.673.59
Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.59 over 77.67 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.
Greg HollandPitchers56pitching————25.007.92
Average (48) — 436 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.92 over 25.00 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.
Dakota HudsonPitchers43pitching————27.332.63
Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.63 over 27.33 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.
Dominic LeonePitchers55pitching————24.004.50
Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.50 over 24.00 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.
Tyler LyonsPitchers70pitching————16.678.64
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.
Carlos MartínezPitchers18pitching————118.673.11
Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.11 over 118.67 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 MayersPitchers59pitching————51.674.70
Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.70 over 51.67 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.
Miles MikolasPitchers39pitching————200.672.83
Average (54) — 10 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.83 over 200.67 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.
Bud NorrisPitchers26pitching————57.673.59
Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.59 over 57.67 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.
Daniel PoncedeleonPitchers62No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Alex ReyesPitchers29pitching————4.000.00
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.
Tyson RossPitchers33pitching————26.332.73
Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.73 over 26.33 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.
Ryan SherriffPitchers65pitching————5.676.35
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.
Chasen ShrevePitchers40pitching————14.673.07
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.
Sam TuivailalaPitchers64pitching————31.673.69
Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.69 over 31.67 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.
Michael WachaPitchers52pitching————84.333.20
Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.20 over 84.33 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.
Adam WainwrightPitchers50pitching————40.334.46
Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.46 over 40.33 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.
Luke WeaverPitchers7pitching————136.334.95
Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.95 over 136.33 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.
Tyler WebbPitchers30pitching————15.331.76
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.
Steve BaronCatchers61No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Carson KellyCatchers19batting35400.114——
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.
Yadier MolinaCatchers4batting459120200.261——
Average (54) — 126 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 459 at-bats and 20 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.
Francisco PeñaCatchers46batting1332720.203——
Average (45) — 417 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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.
Matt AdamsInfielders15batting57930.158——
Average (45) — 417 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Matt CarpenterInfielders13batting564145360.257——
Average (56) — 73 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 564 at-bats and 36 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.
Paul DeJongInfielders12batting436105190.241——
Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 436 at-bats and 19 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.
Greg GarciaInfielders35both1814030.2211.000.00
Average (46) — 389 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 181 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.
Jedd GyorkoInfielders3both35192110.2621.009.00
Average (53) — 154 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 351 at-bats and 11 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 MartinezInfielders38batting534163170.305——
Strong (61) — 17 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 534 at-bats and 17 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.
Yairo MuñozInfielders34No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Edmundo SosaInfielders63batting2000.000——
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.
Luke VoitInfielders40No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Patrick WisdomInfielders21batting501340.260——
Average (53) — 154 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Kolten WongInfielders16batting3538890.249——
Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 353 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.
Harrison BaderOutfielders48batting379100120.264——
Average (54) — 126 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 379 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.
Dexter FowlerOutfielders25batting2895280.180——
Below average (40) — 495 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 289 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.
Adolis GarcíaOutfielders28batting17200.118——
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.
Tyler O'NeillOutfielders41batting1303390.254——
Average (53) — 154 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 130 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.
Marcell OzunaOutfielders23batting582163230.280——
Average (58) — 46 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 582 at-bats and 23 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 PhamOutfielders28batting35187140.248——
Average (52) — 189 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 351 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.

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:28:01.730573+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.