1974 St. Louis Cardinals

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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
1976 St. Louis Cardinals	72–90	24	16
1975 St. Louis Cardinals	82–80	25	19
1974 St. Louis Cardinals · Current season	86–75	27	16
1973 St. Louis Cardinals	81–81	27	19
1972 St. Louis Cardinals	75–81	25	22

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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
Ray Bare	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.33	5.92	Average (45) — 158 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 5.92 over 24.33 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 Curtis	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	195.00	3.78	Average (51) — 80 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.78 over 195.00 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.
John Denny	Pitchers	36	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.
Rich Folkers	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.00	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.
Bob Forsch	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	100.00	2.97	Average (56) — 34 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 2.97 over 100.00 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.
Alan Foster	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	162.33	3.88	Average (50) — 97 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.88 over 162.33 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.
Mike Garman	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.64	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.
Bob Gibson	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	240.00	3.83	Average (51) — 80 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 240.00 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.
Al Hrabosky	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.95	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.
Barry Lersch	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	40.50	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.
Lynn McGlothen	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	237.33	2.69	Strong (60) — 9 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 2.69 over 237.33 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.
Claude Osteen	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.67	4.37	Average (49) — 110 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 4.37 over 22.67 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.
Orlando Peña	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.60	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.
Pete Richert	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.38	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.
Sonny Siebert	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.67	3.84	Average (50) — 97 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.84 over 133.67 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 Thompson	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.33	5.63	Below average (44) — 166 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 5.63 over 38.33 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.
Dick Billings	Catchers	12	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.
Marc Hill	Catchers	16	batting	21	5	0	.238	—	—	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.
Tim McCarver	Catchers	15	batting	106	23	0	.217	—	—	Average (45) — 318 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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.
Ted Simmons	Catchers	23	batting	599	163	20	.272	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 599 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.
Luis Alvarado	Infielders	1	batting	36	5	0	.139	—	—	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.
Jerry DaVanon	Infielders	29	batting	40	6	0	.150	—	—	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 Heidemann	Infielders	11	batting	70	19	0	.271	—	—	Average (51) — 166 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 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.
Tom Heintzelman	Infielders	5	batting	74	17	1	.230	—	—	Average (48) — 243 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Bob Heise	Infielders	29	batting	7	1	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.
Keith Hernandez	Infielders	18	batting	34	10	0	.294	—	—	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 Hickman	Infielders	24	batting	60	16	2	.267	—	—	Average (52) — 147 of 393 batters in the available 1974 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.
Ron Hunt	Infielders	32	batting	23	4	0	.174	—	—	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.
Stan Papi	Infielders	29	batting	4	1	0	.250	—	—	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.
Ken Reitz	Infielders	44	batting	579	157	7	.271	—	—	Average (53) — 123 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 579 at-bats and 7 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 Sizemore	Infielders	41	batting	504	126	2	.250	—	—	Average (48) — 243 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 504 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.
Joe Torre	Infielders	9	batting	529	149	11	.282	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 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.
Mike Tyson	Infielders	10	batting	422	94	1	.223	—	—	Below average (43) — 365 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 422 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.
Lou Brock	Outfielders	20	batting	635	194	3	.306	—	—	Strong (60) — 28 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 635 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.
José Cruz	Outfielders	38	batting	161	42	5	.261	—	—	Average (52) — 147 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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.
Jim Dwyer	Outfielders	25	batting	86	24	2	.279	—	—	Average (53) — 123 of 393 batters in the available 1974 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.
Danny Godby	Outfielders	24	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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.
Larry Herndon	Outfielders	46	batting	1	1	0	1.000	—	—	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.
Bake McBride	Outfielders	21	batting	559	173	6	.309	—	—	Strong (61) — 17 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 559 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.
Luis Meléndez	Outfielders	26	batting	124	27	0	.218	—	—	Average (45) — 318 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 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.
Jerry Mumphrey	Outfielders	29	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.
Reggie Smith	Outfielders	7	batting	517	160	23	.309	—	—	Strong (64) — 4 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 517 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.
Richie Scheinblum	Outfielders	19	batting	6	2	0	.333	—	—	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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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1974 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:41:30.447203+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.