1918 St. Louis Cardinals

Franchise seasons · 1910s 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
1920 St. Louis Cardinals	75–79	19	15
1919 St. Louis Cardinals	54–83	22	15
1918 St. Louis Cardinals · Current season	51–78	26	11
1917 St. Louis Cardinals	82–70	20	13
1916 St. Louis Cardinals	60–93	17	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
Red Ames	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	206.67	2.31	Average (54) — 21 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 2.31 over 206.67 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.
Bill Doak	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	211.00	2.43	Average (53) — 31 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 2.43 over 211.00 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.
Oscar Horstmann	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.00	5.48	Average (45) — 102 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 5.48 over 23.00 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.
Earl Howard	Pitchers	—	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.
Rankin Johnson	Pitchers	—	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jakie May	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	152.67	3.83	Below average (44) — 110 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 152.67 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.
Lee Meadows	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	165.33	3.59	Average (45) — 102 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 165.33 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.
Gene Packard	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	182.33	3.50	Average (46) — 99 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 3.50 over 182.33 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.
Bill Sherdel	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	182.33	2.71	Average (51) — 57 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 2.71 over 182.33 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.
Oscar Tuero	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.33	1.02	Average (56) — 8 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 1.02 over 44.33 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 Brock	Catchers	—	batting	52	11	0	.212	—	—	Average (47) — 135 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Mike González	Catchers	—	batting	349	88	3	.252	—	—	Average (52) — 73 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 349 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.
Frank Snyder	Catchers	—	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.
Doug Baird	Infielders	—	batting	316	78	2	.247	—	—	Average (50) — 102 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 316 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.
Bruno Betzel	Infielders	—	batting	230	51	0	.222	—	—	Average (45) — 163 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 230 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.
Herman Bronkie	Infielders	—	batting	68	15	1	.221	—	—	Average (50) — 102 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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.
Tony Brottem	Infielders	—	batting	4	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.
Dutch Distel	Infielders	—	batting	17	3	0	.176	—	—	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.
Bob Fisher	Infielders	—	batting	246	78	2	.317	—	—	Strong (60) — 10 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 246 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.
Charlie Grimm	Infielders	—	batting	141	31	0	.220	—	—	Average (46) — 149 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 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.
Rogers Hornsby	Infielders	—	batting	416	117	5	.281	—	—	Average (58) — 22 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 416 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.
Bob Larmore	Infielders	—	batting	7	2	0	.286	—	—	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.
Bert Niehoff	Infielders	—	batting	84	15	0	.179	—	—	Below average (44) — 171 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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.
Gene Paulette	Infielders	—	both	461	126	0	.273	—	0.00	Average (52) — 73 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 461 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.
Bobby Wallace	Infielders	—	batting	98	15	0	.153	—	—	Below average (41) — 189 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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.
George Anderson	Outfielders	—	batting	132	39	0	.295	—	—	Average (54) — 48 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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.
Johnny Beall	Outfielders	—	batting	49	11	0	.224	—	—	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.
Walton Cruise	Outfielders	—	batting	240	65	6	.271	—	—	Strong (60) — 10 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 240 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.
Cliff Heathcote	Outfielders	—	batting	348	90	4	.259	—	—	Average (54) — 48 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 348 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.
Marty Kavanagh	Outfielders	—	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.
Wally Mattick	Outfielders	—	batting	14	2	0	.143	—	—	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.
Austin McHenry	Outfielders	—	batting	272	71	1	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 85 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 272 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.
Ted Menze	Outfielders	—	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.
Jack Smith	Outfielders	—	batting	166	35	0	.211	—	—	Average (45) — 163 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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.
Red Smyth	Outfielders	—	batting	113	24	0	.212	—	—	Average (46) — 149 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Dick Wheeler	Outfielders	—	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.

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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: 1918 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1918 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:27:51.925700+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.