The Cardinals went 80–74 during the season and finished fifth in the National League.
On July 6, with the Cardinals at 33–41, manager Solly Hemus was fired and replaced by Johnny Keane.
First baseman Bill White and third baseman Ken Boyer won Gold Gloves this year.
Infielders Other batters Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.
= Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts San Juan franchise moved to Charleston (WV), May 19, 1961[8]