2023 St. Louis Cardinals

Franchise seasons · 2020s 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

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2025 St. Louis Cardinals	78–84	22	24
2024 St. Louis Cardinals	83–79	20	25
2023 St. Louis Cardinals · Current season	71–91	26	28
2022 St. Louis Cardinals	93–69	23	32
2021 St. Louis Cardinals	90–72	20	32

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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
Jacob Barnes	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	5.93	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.
Génesis Cabrera	Pitchers	92	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.00	5.06	Average (49) — 308 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 5.06 over 32.00 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.
Jack Flaherty	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	109.67	4.43	Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.43 over 109.67 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.
Giovanny Gallegos	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.00	4.42	Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.42 over 55.00 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.
Ryan Helsley	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.67	2.45	Average (54) — 86 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 2.45 over 36.67 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.
Jordan Hicks	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.67	3.67	Average (52) — 152 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 3.67 over 41.67 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.
Dakota Hudson	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	81.33	4.98	Average (48) — 356 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.98 over 81.33 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 King	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.67	1.45	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.
Casey Lawrence	Pitchers	72	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.33	6.59	Average (46) — 419 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 6.59 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.
Kyle Leahy	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.67	21.60	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.
Matthew Liberatore	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.67	5.25	Average (47) — 394 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 5.25 over 61.67 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.
Steven Matz	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	105.00	3.86	Average (52) — 152 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 105.00 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.
Miles Mikolas	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	201.33	4.78	Average (48) — 356 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.78 over 201.33 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.
Jordan Montgomery	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	121.00	3.42	Average (54) — 86 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 3.42 over 121.00 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.
James Naile	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.33	8.80	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.
Packy Naughton	Pitchers	70	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	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.
Andre Pallante	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.00	4.76	Average (49) — 308 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.76 over 68.00 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.
Drew Rom	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	33.67	8.02	Below average (42) — 481 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 8.02 over 33.67 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.
JoJo Romero	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.67	3.68	Average (52) — 152 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 36.67 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.
Chris Stratton	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.67	4.19	Average (51) — 197 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.19 over 53.67 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.
Andrew Suárez	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.67	7.16	Average (45) — 445 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 7.16 over 27.67 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.
Ryan Tepera	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	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.
Zack Thompson	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.33	4.48	Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.48 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.
Drew VerHagen	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.00	3.98	Average (51) — 197 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 3.98 over 61.00 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.
Adam Wainwright	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	101.00	7.40	Below average (37) — 506 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 7.40 over 101.00 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.
Jake Woodford	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.67	6.23	Average (45) — 445 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 6.23 over 47.67 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.
Guillermo Zuñiga	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	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.
Tres Barrera	Catchers	63	batting	2	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.
Willson Contreras	Catchers	40	batting	428	113	20	.264	—	—	Average (56) — 82 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 428 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.
Iván Herrera	Catchers	48	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.
Andrew Knizner	Catchers	7	batting	224	54	10	.241	—	—	Average (51) — 217 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 224 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.
Nolan Arenado	Infielders	28	batting	560	149	26	.266	—	—	Average (57) — 58 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 at-bats and 26 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.
Luken Baker	Infielders	26	batting	86	18	2	.209	—	—	Average (47) — 382 of 530 batters in the available 2023 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.
Paul DeJong	Infielders	11	batting	279	65	13	.233	—	—	Average (50) — 251 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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.
Brendan Donovan	Infielders	33	batting	327	93	11	.284	—	—	Average (58) — 41 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 327 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.
Tommy Edman	Infielders	19	batting	479	119	13	.248	—	—	Average (51) — 217 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 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 Fermín	Infielders	35	batting	51	12	0	.235	—	—	Average (49) — 310 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Paul Goldschmidt	Infielders	46	batting	593	159	25	.268	—	—	Average (57) — 58 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 593 at-bats and 25 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.
Nolan Gorman	Infielders	16	batting	406	96	27	.236	—	—	Average (53) — 169 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 406 at-bats and 27 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.
Irving Lopez	Infielders	55	batting	11	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.
Taylor Motter	Infielders	55	batting	76	13	0	.171	—	—	Below average (43) — 492 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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.
Juniel Querecuto	Infielders	62	batting	20	2	0	.100	—	—	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.
Masyn Winn	Infielders	0	batting	122	21	2	.172	—	—	Below average (42) — 506 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
Alec Burleson	Outfielders	41	both	315	77	8	.244	1.67	21.60	Average (50) — 251 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 315 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.
Dylan Carlson	Outfielders	3	batting	219	48	5	.219	—	—	Average (47) — 382 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 219 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.
Óscar Mercado	Outfielders	54	batting	31	9	0	.290	—	—	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.
Lars Nootbaar	Outfielders	21	batting	426	111	14	.261	—	—	Average (54) — 132 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 426 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.
Tyler O'Neill	Outfielders	27	batting	238	55	9	.231	—	—	Average (49) — 310 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 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.
Richie Palacios	Outfielders	67	batting	93	24	6	.258	—	—	Average (53) — 169 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
Michael Siani	Outfielders	63	batting	5	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.
Jordan Walker	Outfielders	18	batting	420	116	16	.276	—	—	Average (57) — 58 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 420 at-bats and 16 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.
Juan Yepez	Outfielders	13	batting	60	11	2	.183	—	—	Average (46) — 410 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.

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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: 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2023 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:42:26.760657+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.