1976 St. Louis Cardinals

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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
1978 St. Louis Cardinals	69–93	23	16
1977 St. Louis Cardinals	83–79	25	15
1976 St. Louis Cardinals · Current season	72–90	24	16
1975 St. Louis Cardinals	82–80	25	19
1974 St. Louis Cardinals	86–75	27	16

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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
Doug Capilla	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.40	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.
John Curtis	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	134.00	4.50	Average (45) — 156 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 134.00 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	—	—	—	—	207.00	2.52	Average (59) — 7 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 2.52 over 207.00 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.
Pete Falcone	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	212.00	3.23	Average (54) — 53 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.23 over 212.00 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 Forsch	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	194.00	3.94	Average (48) — 130 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 194.00 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.
Danny Frisella	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.97	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.
Bill Greif	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.12	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.
Al Hrabosky	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.30	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.
Lerrin LaGrow	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.33	1.48	Average (55) — 35 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 1.48 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.
Lynn McGlothen	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	205.00	3.91	Average (49) — 124 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 205.00 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.
Mike Proly	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.71	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.
Eric Rasmussen	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	150.33	3.53	Average (51) — 100 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.53 over 150.33 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.
Eddie Solomon	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.86	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.
Tom Walker	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.12	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.
Mike Wallace	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.07	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 Waterbury	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.00	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.
Joe Ferguson	Catchers	13	batting	189	38	4	.201	—	—	Below average (44) — 358 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 189 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.
Ken Rudolph	Catchers	9	batting	50	8	0	.160	—	—	Below average (44) — 358 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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	546	159	5	.291	—	—	Average (58) — 50 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 546 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.
John Tamargo	Catchers	12	batting	10	3	0	.300	—	—	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.
Luis Alvarado	Infielders	14	batting	42	12	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.
Doug Clarey	Infielders	16	batting	4	1	1	.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.
Héctor Cruz	Infielders	25	batting	526	120	13	.228	—	—	Average (47) — 278 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 526 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.
Ron Fairly	Infielders	15	batting	110	29	0	.264	—	—	Average (51) — 163 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 110 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.
Vic Harris	Infielders	4	batting	259	59	1	.228	—	—	Average (45) — 330 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 259 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.
Keith Hernandez	Infielders	37	batting	374	108	7	.289	—	—	Average (58) — 50 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 374 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.
Don Kessinger	Infielders	11	batting	502	120	1	.239	—	—	Average (46) — 307 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 502 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.
Lee Richard	Infielders	3	batting	91	16	0	.176	—	—	Below average (42) — 385 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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.
Reggie Smith	Infielders	7	batting	170	37	8	.218	—	—	Average (48) — 240 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 170 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.
Garry Templeton	Infielders	19	batting	213	62	1	.291	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 213 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 Tyson	Infielders	10	batting	245	70	3	.286	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 245 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.
Mike Anderson	Outfielders	27	batting	199	58	1	.291	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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	498	150	4	.301	—	—	Average (59) — 42 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 498 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.
Charlie Chant	Outfielders	28	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.
Willie Crawford	Outfielders	5	batting	392	119	9	.304	—	—	Strong (61) — 28 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 392 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.
Bake McBride	Outfielders	21	batting	272	91	3	.335	—	—	Strong (64) — 14 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 272 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.
Sam Mejías	Outfielders	7	batting	21	3	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.
Luis Meléndez	Outfielders	26	batting	24	3	0	.125	—	—	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 Mumphrey	Outfielders	29	batting	384	99	1	.258	—	—	Average (50) — 193 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 384 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 Potter	Outfielders	40	batting	16	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: 1976 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1976 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:31:35.299667+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.