1958 St. Louis Cardinals Schedule and Roster at Busch Stadium
The Page from the 1958 Baseball Handbook and Schedules covers details about the St. Louis Cardinals. Managed by Fred Hutchinson, the Cardinals' past performance is charted from 1953 to 1957, with their best finish in 1957, securing a record of 87-67 and a .565 winning percentage. Individual leaders feature Stan Musial, a key player, leading in batting, home runs, and RBIs during various years. For example, Musial had a batting average of .351 and 102 RBIs in 1957. The pitching highlights include Sam McDaniel-Jackson with 15 wins the same year. The basic roster outlines players like Larry Jackson, Sam Jones, and Bill Virdon, noting statistics such as age, height, and batting averages. Busch Stadium is mentioned with a seating capacity of 30,800, and ticket pricing details are provided, ranging from $3 for a loge box to $0.70 for bleachers.