St. Louis (N) Cardinals Clubhouse
Thursday, 10/5/1954
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Jay Pollack
Record: 80 Wins, 74 Losses, .519 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 35 Wins, 42 Losses
Away Record: 45 Wins, 32 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 24 Wins, 22 Losses
X-Innings Record: 13 Wins, 5 Losses
Record vs LHP: 20 Wins, 26 Losses
Record vs RHP: 60 Wins, 48 Losses
Payroll: $44,470,000 (12th)
Fan Interest: 64/100 (T-5th)
Batting AVG: .261 (14th)
Homeruns: 187 (5th)
Walks: 786 (1st)
Stolen Bases: 30 (14th)
Runs Scored: 897 (5th)

Pitching ERA: 4.69 (7th)
Opponents AVG: .276 (7th)
HRs Allowed: 174 (10th)
Walks Allowed: 598 (7th)
Runs Allowed: 808 (8th)
Reports & News
Batting Stats
Pitching Stats
Fielding Stats
Ratings Report
Top Prospects
Minor Leagues
Coaching Staff
Salary Report
Financial Report
Financial History
Team History
Team News
Major Transaction News
All Transaction News
Injury News
Player Development
Active Roster
Player#PosBirthdayBatsThrowsAVGHRRBISBOPS 
CATCHERS           
Johnny Bucha95C 1/22/1925RightRight.2113220.628 
Joe Garagiola98C 2/12/1926LeftRight.26519855.819 
INFIELDER           
Tommy Glaviano783B10/26/1923RightRight.27916871.870 
Solly Hemus26SS4/17/1923LeftRight.25125410.709 
Grady Hatton953B10/7/1922LeftRight.26314786.765 
Frank Kellert611B7/6/1924RightRight.3442801.072 
Steve Bilko31B11/13/1928RightRight.23124800.770 
Reno Bertoia23B1/8/1935RightRight.2541151.658 
Rocky Nelson581B11/18/1924LeftLeft.2371130.661 
OUTFIELDER           
Bill Howerton7LF12/12/1921LeftRight.298261150.898 
Danny Gardella18LF2/26/1920LeftLeft.285411232.898 
Dick Wakefield23RF5/6/1921LeftRight.29419972.857 
Don Bollweg1DH2/12/1921LeftLeft.3443801.062 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Tom Poholsky99SP8/26/1929RightRight3.9217801.35 
Joe Coleman21SP7/30/1922RightRight4.899401.58 
Alex Kellner79SP8/26/1924RightLeft3.99121601.31 
Bob Mahoney34SP6/20/1928RightRight4.850011.79 
Harry Taylor47SP5/20/1919RightRight4.404701.48 
Hoyt Wilhelm15SP7/26/1922RightRight5.26101601.50 
Red Munger40SP10/4/1918RightRight5.309701.72 
RELIEVERS           
Al Worthington13CL2/5/1929RightRight6.152441.70 
Leo Kiely12CL11/30/1929LeftLeft4.5658141.44 
Dean Stone92MR9/1/1930LeftLeft4.607251.88 
Tom Lasorda30MR9/22/1927LeftLeft3.240000.84 
Jim Suchecki24MR8/25/1926RightRight3.905101.36 
Tired Position Players
Solly Hemus
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) L S. HemusSS
2) L G. Hatton3B
3) L B. HowertonRF
4) L D. WakefieldLF
5) L D. GardellaCF
6) R S. Bilko1B
7) R T. Glaviano2B
8) L J. GaragiolaC
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) L S. HemusSS
2) L G. Hatton3B
3) L B. HowertonRF
4) L D. WakefieldDH
5) R S. Bilko1B
6) L D. GardellaLF
7) R T. GlavianoCF
8) R J. BuchaC
9) R R. Bertoia2B
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) L S. HemusSS
2) L G. Hatton3B
3) R S. Bilko1B
4) L B. HowertonRF
5) R T. Glaviano2B
6) L D. WakefieldLF
7) L D. GardellaCF
8) L J. GaragiolaC
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) R T. Glaviano3B
2) L S. HemusSS
3) R S. Bilko1B
4)
5) L B. HowertonCF
6) L D. WakefieldDH
7) L G. Hatton2B
8) L D. GardellaLF
9) R J. BuchaC
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R T. Poholsky
2) L A. Kellner
3) R J. Coleman
4) R H. Wilhelm
5) R H. Taylor
Mopup Reliever
1) R R. Munger
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R J. Suchecki
2) R B. Mahoney
3) L T. Lasorda
4)
Setup Reliever
1) L L. Kiely
2) R A. Worthington

Closer
1) L D. Stone
E-Mail Messages
Date: Friday, 2/3/1954
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans aren't really happy about the loss of Joe Garagiola.
The overall fan interest decreases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 2/3/1954
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Joe Garagiola



Date: Thursday, 2/9/1954
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Grady Hatton



Date: Friday, 2/10/1954
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with St. Louis (N)!

Regards,
Grady Hatton



Date: Friday, 2/17/1954
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with St. Louis (N)!

Regards,
Joe Garagiola



Date: Friday, 2/17/1954
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
The fans are happy that you acquired Joe Garagiola.
The overall fan interest increases noticeably.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Monday, 5/22/1954
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
Steve Bilko



Date: Wednesday, 5/24/1954
Subject: My role in this team
Sir,
I believe that I am deserving more playing time.
I hope you put me in the starting lineup more often!

Regards,
Jackie Jensen



Date: Thursday, 5/25/1954
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Jim Suchecki



Date: Saturday, 5/27/1954
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Tom Poholsky



Date: Sunday, 5/28/1954
Subject: Starting pitcher
Manager,
Believe it or not, but I am a starting pitcher!
Would you please treat me as one and put
me in the rotation?

Regards,
Harry Taylor



Date: Monday, 5/29/1954
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Jim Hearn



Date: Friday, 6/9/1954
Subject: Extension?
Hello Sir,
Are you interested in negotiating a contract extension?
You know, I'm in my final year. I'd like to stay here!

Sincerely,
Red Munger



Date: Sunday, 6/11/1954
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 6/16/1954
Subject: Successful Promotion Day
Hello,
That was quite a nice game, the fans loved it!
It seems that the promotion was a success, our
fan interest increased!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Saturday, 6/17/1954
Subject: Progress of Lee Wheat
Dear Sir,
Lee Wheat has nothing more to prove at A !
He has an ERA of 2.14 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 6/24/1954
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Solly Hemus



Date: Friday, 6/30/1954
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Bill Howerton



Date: Tuesday, 7/25/1954
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans aren't really happy about the loss of Jackie Jensen.
The overall fan interest decreases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Tuesday, 7/25/1954
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Tex Clevenger.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Saturday, 8/5/1954
Subject: Successful Promotion Day
Hello,
That was quite a nice game, the fans loved it!
It seems that the promotion was a success, our
fan interest increased!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Monday, 8/14/1954
Subject: My role in this team
Sir,
I believe that I am deserving more than being a reliver.
I want a spot in the rotation, I think
I would do an adequate job. Otherwise, I'd like to play
elsewhere!

Regards,
Red Munger



Date: Friday, 8/18/1954
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Joe Coleman




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