1965 St. Louis Cardinals

Franchise seasons · 1960s 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
1967 St. Louis Cardinals	101–60	18	13
1966 St. Louis Cardinals	83–79	19	18
1965 St. Louis Cardinals · Current season	80–81	20	15
1964 St. Louis Cardinals	93–69	20	18
1963 St. Louis Cardinals	93–69	27	15

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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
Dennis Aust	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.91	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.
Nelson Briles	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.50	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.
Steve Carlton	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.52	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.
Don Dennis	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.29	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.
Earl Francis	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.06	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.
Bob Gibson	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	299.00	3.07	Average (56) — 26 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.07 over 299.00 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.
Larry Jaster	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.00	1.61	Average (56) — 26 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 1.61 over 28.00 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 Purkey	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	124.33	5.79	Below average (36) — 145 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 5.79 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.
Ray Sadecki	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	172.67	5.21	Below average (39) — 139 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 5.21 over 172.67 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.
Barney Schultz	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.83	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.
Curt Simmons	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	203.00	4.08	Average (47) — 104 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 4.08 over 203.00 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.
Tracy Stallard	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	194.33	3.38	Average (53) — 44 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 194.33 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.
Ron Taylor	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.53	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.
Ray Washburn	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	119.33	3.62	Average (51) — 68 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 over 119.33 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.
Hal Woodeshick	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.81	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.
Tim McCarver	Catchers	15	batting	409	113	11	.276	—	—	Average (56) — 53 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 409 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.
Dave Ricketts	Catchers	10	batting	29	7	0	.241	—	—	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 Uecker	Catchers	9	batting	145	33	2	.228	—	—	Average (48) — 178 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 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.
Ken Boyer	Infielders	14	batting	535	139	13	.260	—	—	Average (53) — 86 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 535 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.
Jerry Buchek	Infielders	11	batting	166	41	3	.247	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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.
Phil Gagliano	Infielders	16	batting	363	87	8	.240	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 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.
Dick Groat	Infielders	24	batting	587	149	0	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 587 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.
Julián Javier	Infielders	25	batting	229	52	2	.227	—	—	Average (47) — 192 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 229 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.
George Kernek	Infielders	30	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.
Dal Maxvill	Infielders	27	batting	89	12	0	.135	—	—	Below average (40) — 266 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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.
Ed Spiezio	Infielders	26	batting	18	3	0	.167	—	—	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.
Bill White	Infielders	12	batting	543	157	24	.289	—	—	Strong (61) — 16 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 543 at-bats and 24 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	631	182	16	.288	—	—	Average (59) — 28 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 631 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.
Curt Flood	Outfielders	21	batting	617	191	11	.310	—	—	Strong (62) — 8 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 617 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.
Tito Francona	Outfielders	23	batting	174	45	5	.259	—	—	Average (53) — 86 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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.
Ted Savage	Outfielders	22	batting	63	10	1	.159	—	—	Below average (44) — 244 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Mike Shannon	Outfielders	18	batting	244	54	3	.221	—	—	Average (46) — 211 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 244 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.
Bob Skinner	Outfielders	19	batting	152	47	5	.309	—	—	Average (58) — 36 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 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.
Bobby Tolan	Outfielders	17	batting	69	13	0	.188	—	—	Average (45) — 231 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Carl Warwick	Outfielders	17	batting	77	12	0	.156	—	—	Below average (43) — 247 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1965 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:22:54.600230+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.