1916 Chicago Cubs

Franchise seasons · 1910s seasons

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Chicago Cubs 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

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1918 Chicago Cubs	84–45	18	11
1917 Chicago Cubs	74–80	26	12
1916 Chicago Cubs · Current season	67–86	34	11
1915 Chicago Cubs	73–80	21	12
1914 Chicago Cubs	78–76	25	11

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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
Mordecai Brown	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.33	3.91	Average (47) — 99 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 48.33 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.
Paul Carter	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.00	2.75	Average (51) — 59 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.75 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.
Claude Hendrix	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	218.00	2.68	Average (53) — 35 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.68 over 218.00 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.
Jimmy Lavender	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	188.00	2.82	Average (51) — 59 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.82 over 188.00 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.
George McConnell	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	171.33	2.57	Average (53) — 35 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.57 over 171.33 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.
Gene Packard	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	155.33	2.78	Average (52) — 49 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.78 over 155.33 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.
Scott Perry	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.33	2.54	Average (51) — 59 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.54 over 28.33 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.
George Pierce	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	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.
Mike Prendergast	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	152.00	2.31	Average (55) — 22 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.31 over 152.00 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.
Tom Seaton	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	121.00	3.27	Average (48) — 92 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 3.27 over 121.00 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.
Hippo Vaughn	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	294.00	2.20	Average (57) — 13 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.20 over 294.00 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.
Nick Allen	Catchers	—	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.
Jimmy Archer	Catchers	—	batting	205	45	1	.220	—	—	Average (47) — 155 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Clem Clemens	Catchers	—	batting	15	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.
Rowdy Elliott	Catchers	—	batting	55	14	0	.255	—	—	Average (50) — 108 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 at-bats and 0 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.
William Fischer	Catchers	—	batting	179	35	1	.196	—	—	Average (45) — 183 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting 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.
Johnny O'Connor	Catchers	—	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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.
Bob O'Farrell	Catchers	—	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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.
Art Wilson	Catchers	—	batting	114	22	0	.193	—	—	Below average (44) — 198 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 114 at-bats and 0 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.
Charlie Deal	Infielders	—	batting	8	2	0	.250	—	—	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.
Mickey Doolan	Infielders	—	batting	70	15	0	.214	—	—	Average (47) — 155 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 at-bats and 0 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.
Larry Doyle	Infielders	—	batting	38	15	1	.395	—	—	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.
Herb Hunter	Infielders	—	batting	4	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.
Otto Knabe	Infielders	—	batting	145	40	0	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 69 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 at-bats and 0 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.
Alex McCarthy	Infielders	—	batting	107	26	0	.243	—	—	Average (49) — 122 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 107 at-bats and 0 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.
Fritz Mollwitz	Infielders	—	batting	71	19	0	.268	—	—	Average (51) — 88 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 71 at-bats and 0 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.
Eddie Mulligan	Infielders	—	batting	189	29	0	.153	—	—	Below average (38) — 222 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 189 at-bats and 0 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.
Charlie Pechous	Infielders	—	batting	69	10	0	.145	—	—	Below average (43) — 206 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 at-bats and 0 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.
Vic Saier	Infielders	—	batting	498	126	7	.253	—	—	Average (54) — 48 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 498 at-bats and 7 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.
Marty Shay	Infielders	—	batting	7	2	0	.286	—	—	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.
Joe Tinker	Infielders	—	batting	10	1	0	.100	—	—	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.
Chuck Wortman	Infielders	—	batting	234	47	2	.201	—	—	Average (45) — 183 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 234 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.
Steve Yerkes	Infielders	—	batting	137	36	1	.263	—	—	Average (52) — 69 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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.
Rollie Zeider	Infielders	—	batting	345	81	1	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 134 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 345 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.
Heinie Zimmerman	Infielders	—	batting	398	116	6	.291	—	—	Strong (60) — 17 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 398 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.
Max Flack	Outfielders	—	batting	465	120	3	.258	—	—	Average (53) — 57 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 465 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.
Solly Hofman	Outfielders	—	batting	16	5	0	.313	—	—	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.
Merwin Jacobson	Outfielders	—	batting	13	3	0	.231	—	—	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.
Joe Kelly	Outfielders	—	batting	169	43	2	.254	—	—	Average (53) — 57 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Les Mann	Outfielders	—	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Wildfire Schulte	Outfielders	—	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Earl Smith	Outfielders	—	batting	27	7	0	.259	—	—	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.
Cy Williams	Outfielders	—	batting	405	113	12	.279	—	—	Strong (63) — 8 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 405 at-bats and 12 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.
Dutch Zwilling	Outfielders	—	batting	53	6	1	.113	—	—	Below average (44) — 198 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Ed Sicking	Outfielders	—	batting	1	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.

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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: 1916 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1916 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:31:31.938967+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.