1979 St. Louis Cardinals
Franchise seasons · 1970s 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
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 St. Louis Cardinals | 59–43 | 19 | 16 |
| 1980 St. Louis Cardinals | 74–88 | 21 | 21 |
| 1979 St. Louis Cardinals · Current season | 86–76 | 21 | 16 |
| 1978 St. Louis Cardinals | 69–93 | 23 | 16 |
| 1977 St. Louis Cardinals | 83–79 | 25 | 15 |
Same era: other teams in 1979
- 1979 Atlanta Braves · 66–94
- 1979 Baltimore Orioles · 102–57
- 1979 Boston Red Sox · 91–69
- 1979 California Angels · —
- 1979 Chicago Cubs · 80–82
- 1979 Chicago White Sox · —
More teams from 1979
- 1979 Cincinnati Reds · 90–71
- 1979 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1979 Detroit Tigers · —
- 1979 Houston Astros · 89–73
- 1979 Kansas City Royals · 85–77
- 1979 Los Angeles Dodgers · 79–83
- 1979 Milwaukee Brewers · 95–66
- 1979 Minnesota Twins · 82–80
- 1979 Montreal Expos · —
- 1979 New York Mets · 63–99
- 1979 New York Yankees · 89–71
- 1979 Oakland Athletics · 54–108
- 1979 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates · 98–64
- 1979 San Diego Padres · 68–93
- 1979 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1979 Seattle Mariners · 67–95
- 1979 Texas Rangers · 83–79
- 1979 Toronto Blue Jays · 53–109
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Bruno | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.23 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| John Denny | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 206.00 | 4.85 | Average (45) — 165 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.85 over 206.00 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 | — | — | — | — | 218.67 | 3.83 | Average (53) — 70 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.83 over 218.67 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. |
| George Frazier | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.45 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| John Fulgham | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 146.00 | 2.53 | Strong (61) — 4 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.53 over 146.00 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. |
| Darold Knowles | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.07 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Mark Littell | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.19 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Silvio Martínez | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 206.67 | 3.27 | Average (57) — 22 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.27 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. |
| Will McEnaney | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.95 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Dan O'Brien | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 8.18 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Buddy Schultz | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.46 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Kim Seaman | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 0.00 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Bob Sykes | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 67.00 | 6.18 | Below average (40) — 201 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.18 over 67.00 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. |
| Roy Thomas | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 77.00 | 2.92 | Average (56) — 33 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.92 over 77.00 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 Urrea | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 11.33 | 3.97 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Pete Vuckovich | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 233.00 | 3.59 | Average (55) — 43 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.59 over 233.00 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. |
| Terry Kennedy | Catchers | 16 | batting | 109 | 31 | 2 | .284 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 109 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. |
| Ted Simmons | Catchers | 23 | batting | 448 | 127 | 26 | .283 | — | — | Average (58) — 47 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 448 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. |
| Steve Swisher | Catchers | 9 | batting | 73 | 11 | 1 | .151 | — | — | Below average (41) — 403 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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. |
| Roger Freed | Infielders | 7 | batting | 31 | 8 | 2 | .258 | — | — | Not enough dataThe 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 | 37 | batting | 610 | 210 | 11 | .344 | — | — | Strong (65) — 4 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 610 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. |
| Tom Herr | Infielders | 28 | batting | 10 | 2 | 0 | .200 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Ken Oberkfell | Infielders | 24 | batting | 369 | 111 | 1 | .301 | — | — | Average (55) — 80 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 369 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 Phillips | Infielders | 5 | batting | 97 | 22 | 1 | .227 | — | — | Average (46) — 331 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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. |
| Ken Reitz | Infielders | 44 | batting | 605 | 162 | 8 | .268 | — | — | Average (51) — 190 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 605 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 | 1 | batting | 672 | 211 | 9 | .314 | — | — | Average (59) — 34 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 672 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. |
| Mike Tyson | Infielders | 4 | batting | 190 | 42 | 5 | .221 | — | — | Average (45) — 346 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 190 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. |
| Lou Brock | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 405 | 123 | 5 | .304 | — | — | Average (57) — 54 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 405 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. |
| Bernie Carbo | Outfielders | 11 | batting | 64 | 18 | 3 | .281 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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 Dimmel | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 3 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Tom Grieve | Outfielders | 3 | batting | 15 | 3 | 0 | .200 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| George Hendrick | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 493 | 148 | 16 | .300 | — | — | Average (58) — 47 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 493 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. |
| Dane Iorg | Outfielders | 19 | batting | 179 | 52 | 1 | .291 | — | — | Average (53) — 133 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 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. |
| Jim Lentine | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 23 | 9 | 0 | .391 | — | — | Not enough dataThe 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 | 339 | 100 | 3 | .295 | — | — | Average (55) — 80 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 339 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. |
| Tony Scott | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 587 | 152 | 6 | .259 | — | — | Average (49) — 252 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 587 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. |
| Keith Smith | Outfielders | 3 | batting | 13 | 3 | 0 | .231 | — | — | Not enough dataThe 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: 1979 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1979 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:15:32.249464+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.