2021 St. Louis Cardinals

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St. Louis Cardinals franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 125 seasons.

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2023 St. Louis Cardinals	71–91	26	28
2022 St. Louis Cardinals	93–69	23	32
2021 St. Louis Cardinals · Current season	90–72	20	32
2020 St. Louis Cardinals	30–28	19	26
2019 St. Louis Cardinals	91–71	21	23

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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
Génesis Cabrera	Pitchers	92	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.00	3.73	Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 70.00 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.
Brandon Dickson	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	13.50	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.
Seth Elledge	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.67	4.63	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.
Junior Fernández	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.67	5.66	Average (48) — 387 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.66 over 20.67 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.
Jack Flaherty	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.33	3.22	Average (54) — 76 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.22 over 78.33 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.
Bernardo Flores Jr.	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.00	inf	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.
Giovanny Gallegos	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	80.33	3.02	Average (54) — 76 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.02 over 80.33 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 Gant	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.33	3.42	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.42 over 76.33 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.
Luis García	Pitchers	66	pitching	—	—	—	—	33.33	3.24	Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.24 over 33.33 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.
J. A. Happ	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.00	4.00	Average (51) — 235 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.00 over 54.00 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.
Ryan Helsley	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.33	4.56	Average (49) — 339 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.56 over 47.33 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.
Jordan Hicks	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	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.
Dakota Hudson	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	2.08	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.
Kwang Hyun Kim	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	106.67	3.46	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.46 over 106.67 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.
Wade LeBlanc	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.33	3.61	Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.61 over 42.33 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.
Jon Lester	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.00	4.36	Average (50) — 281 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.36 over 66.00 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.
Carlos Martínez	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	82.33	6.23	Below average (43) — 529 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 6.23 over 82.33 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.
T. J. McFarland	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.67	2.56	Average (54) — 76 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.56 over 38.67 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.
Miles Mikolas	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.67	4.23	Average (50) — 281 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.23 over 44.67 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.
Andrew Miller	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.00	4.75	Average (49) — 339 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.75 over 36.00 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.
Justin Miller	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	4.50	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.
Johan Oviedo	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.33	4.91	Average (48) — 387 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.91 over 62.33 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.
Daniel Ponce de Leon	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	33.33	6.21	Average (46) — 465 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 6.21 over 33.33 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.
Roel Ramírez	Pitchers	77	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.33	81.00	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.
Alex Reyes	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.33	3.24	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.24 over 72.33 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.
Ángel Rondón	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	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.
Brandon Waddell	Pitchers	70	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	4.15	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.
Adam Wainwright	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	206.33	3.05	Average (56) — 28 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.05 over 206.33 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.
Tyler Webb	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.33	13.22	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.
Kodi Whitley	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.33	2.49	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.49 over 25.33 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.
Jake Woodford	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	67.67	3.99	Average (51) — 235 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.99 over 67.67 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.
Andrew Knizner	Catchers	7	batting	161	28	1	.174	—	—	Below average (41) — 504 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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.
Yadier Molina	Catchers	4	batting	440	111	11	.252	—	—	Average (52) — 186 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 440 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.
Ali Sánchez	Catchers	41	batting	4	2	0	.500	—	—	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.
Nolan Arenado	Infielders	28	batting	593	151	34	.255	—	—	Average (55) — 97 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 593 at-bats and 34 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.
Matt Carpenter	Infielders	13	both	207	35	3	.169	1.33	0.00	Below average (40) — 511 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 207 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.
Paul DeJong	Infielders	11	batting	356	70	19	.197	—	—	Average (45) — 440 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 356 at-bats and 19 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.
Tommy Edman	Infielders	19	batting	641	168	11	.262	—	—	Average (53) — 156 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 641 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.
Paul Goldschmidt	Infielders	46	batting	603	177	31	.294	—	—	Strong (62) — 15 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 603 at-bats and 31 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.
Max Moroff	Infielders	67	batting	16	1	0	.063	—	—	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.
John Nogowski	Infielders	34	batting	18	1	0	.056	—	—	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.
José Rondón	Infielders	64	batting	80	21	3	.263	—	—	Average (52) — 186 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Edmundo Sosa	Infielders	63	batting	288	78	6	.271	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 288 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.
Harrison Bader	Outfielders	48	batting	367	98	16	.267	—	—	Average (56) — 79 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 367 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.
Dylan Carlson	Outfielders	3	batting	542	144	18	.266	—	—	Average (55) — 97 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 542 at-bats and 18 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.
Austin Dean	Outfielders	0	batting	30	7	1	.233	—	—	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.
Scott Hurst	Outfielders	36	batting	5	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.
Lars Nootbaar	Outfielders	68	batting	109	26	5	.239	—	—	Average (51) — 229 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 109 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.
Tyler O'Neill	Outfielders	27	batting	482	138	34	.286	—	—	Strong (62) — 15 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 482 at-bats and 34 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.
Lane Thomas	Outfielders	35	batting	48	5	0	.104	—	—	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.
Justin Williams	Outfielders	26	batting	119	19	4	.160	—	—	Below average (42) — 490 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2021 St. Louis Cardinals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T03:53:19.351994+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.