1958 Chicago Cubs
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Chicago Cubs | 60–94 | 30 | 17 |
| 1959 Chicago Cubs | 74–80 | 21 | 18 |
| 1958 Chicago Cubs · Current season | 72–82 | 26 | 20 |
| 1957 Chicago Cubs | 62–92 | 27 | 17 |
| 1956 Chicago Cubs | 60–94 | 21 | 16 |
Same era: other teams in 1958
- 1958 Baltimore Orioles · 74–79
- 1958 Boston Red Sox · 79–75
- 1958 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1958 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1958 Detroit Tigers · 77–77
- 1958 Kansas City Athletics · 73–81
More teams from 1958
- 1958 Los Angeles Dodgers · 71–83
- 1958 Milwaukee Braves · 92–62
- 1958 New York Yankees · 92–62
- 1958 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1958 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1958 San Francisco Giants · 80–74
- 1958 St. Louis Cardinals · 72–82
- 1958 Washington Senators · 61–93
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Anderson | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 65.67 | 3.97 | Average (51) — 62 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.97 over 65.67 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. |
| John Briggs | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 95.67 | 4.52 | Average (48) — 92 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.52 over 95.67 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. |
| Jim Brosnan | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 51.67 | 3.14 | Average (53) — 39 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.14 over 51.67 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. |
| Moe Drabowsky | Pitchers | 26 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Dick Drott | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 167.33 | 5.43 | Below average (42) — 128 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.43 over 167.33 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. |
| Dick Ellsworth | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 2.33 | 15.43 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Don Elston | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.88 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Gene Fodge | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 39.67 | 4.76 | Average (48) — 92 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.76 over 39.67 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. |
| Hersh Freeman | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 8.31 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Bill Henry | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.88 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Dave Hillman | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 125.67 | 3.15 | Average (55) — 23 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.15 over 125.67 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. |
| Glen Hobbie | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 168.33 | 3.74 | Average (52) — 54 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.74 over 168.33 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. |
| Turk Lown | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.50 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Ed Mayer | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.80 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Dolan Nichols | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.01 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Taylor Phillips | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 170.33 | 4.76 | Average (46) — 112 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.76 over 170.33 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. |
| Freddy Rodríguez | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 7.36 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Elmer Singleton | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 0.00 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Marcelino Solis | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 52.00 | 6.06 | Below average (43) — 125 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.06 over 52.00 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. |
| Cal Neeman | Catchers | 11 | batting | 201 | 52 | 12 | .259 | — | — | Average (53) — 72 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 201 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. |
| El Tappe | Catchers | 10 | batting | 28 | 6 | 0 | .214 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Sammy Taylor | Catchers | 15 | batting | 301 | 78 | 6 | .259 | — | — | Average (50) — 117 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 301 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. |
| Moe Thacker | Catchers | 19,23 | batting | 24 | 6 | 2 | .250 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Bobby Adams | Infielders | 16 | batting | 96 | 27 | 0 | .281 | — | — | Average (51) — 99 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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. |
| Ernie Banks | Infielders | 14 | batting | 617 | 193 | 47 | .313 | — | — | Strong (65) — 3 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 617 at-bats and 47 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. |
| Alvin Dark | Infielders | 17 | batting | 464 | 137 | 3 | .295 | — | — | Average (55) — 47 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 464 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. |
| Johnny Goryl | Infielders | 4 | batting | 219 | 53 | 4 | .242 | — | — | Average (48) — 158 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 219 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. |
| Jerry Kindall | Infielders | 23 | batting | 6 | 1 | 0 | .167 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Dale Long | Infielders | 8 | batting | 480 | 130 | 20 | .271 | — | — | Average (54) — 61 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 480 at-bats and 20 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. |
| Jim Marshall | Infielders | 27 | batting | 81 | 22 | 5 | .272 | — | — | Average (53) — 72 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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. |
| Paul Smith | Infielders | 19 | batting | 20 | 3 | 0 | .150 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Tony Taylor | Infielders | 5 | batting | 497 | 117 | 6 | .235 | — | — | Average (46) — 191 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 497 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. |
| Jim Bolger | Outfielders | 3 | batting | 120 | 27 | 1 | .225 | — | — | Average (46) — 191 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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. |
| Lou Jackson | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 35 | 6 | 1 | .171 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Chick King | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 8 | 2 | 0 | .250 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Walt Moryn | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 512 | 135 | 26 | .264 | — | — | Average (54) — 61 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 512 at-bats and 26 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. |
| Chuck Tanner | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 103 | 27 | 4 | .262 | — | — | Average (51) — 99 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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. |
| Bobby Thomson | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 547 | 155 | 21 | .283 | — | — | Average (56) — 37 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 547 at-bats and 21 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. |
| Lee Walls | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 513 | 156 | 24 | .304 | — | — | Strong (61) — 13 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 at-bats and 24 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. |
| Bob Will | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 4 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Frank Ernaga | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 8 | 1 | 0 | .125 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Gabe Gabler | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Footer Johnson | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 5 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Gordon Massa | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Bobby Morgan | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe 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: 1958 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1958 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:47:25.213738+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.