1961 Chicago Cubs

Franchise seasons · 1960s seasons

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1963 Chicago Cubs	82–80	21	15
1962 Chicago Cubs	59–103	24	19
1961 Chicago Cubs · Current season	64–90	25	12
1960 Chicago Cubs	60–94	30	17
1959 Chicago Cubs	74–80	21	18

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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
Bob Anderson	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	152.00	4.26	Average (50) — 84 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 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.
Jim Brewer	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	86.67	5.82	Below average (42) — 137 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 5.82 over 86.67 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.
Dick Burwell	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Don Cardwell	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	259.33	3.82	Average (53) — 46 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.82 over 259.33 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.
Jack Curtis	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	180.33	4.89	Average (46) — 117 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.89 over 180.33 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 Drott	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	98.00	4.22	Average (50) — 84 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.22 over 98.00 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.
Dick Ellsworth	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	186.67	3.86	Average (52) — 58 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 186.67 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.
Don Elston	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.59	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.
Glen Hobbie	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	198.67	4.26	Average (50) — 84 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 198.67 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.
Joe Schaffernoth	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.34	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.
Barney Schultz	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.70	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.
Mel Wright	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.71	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.
Cuno Barragan	Catchers	9	batting	28	6	1	.214	—	—	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.
Dick Bertell	Catchers	6	batting	267	73	2	.273	—	—	Average (51) — 121 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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.
Sammy Taylor	Catchers	7	batting	235	56	8	.238	—	—	Average (48) — 188 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 at-bats and 8 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	8	batting	35	6	0	.171	—	—	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.
Ernie Banks	Infielders	14	batting	511	142	29	.278	—	—	Average (57) — 40 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 511 at-bats and 29 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 Bouchee	Infielders	11	batting	319	79	12	.248	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 319 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.
Ken Hubbs	Infielders	33	batting	28	5	1	.179	—	—	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.
Jerry Kindall	Infielders	16	batting	310	75	9	.242	—	—	Average (48) — 188 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 310 at-bats and 9 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 Morhardt	Infielders	25	batting	18	5	0	.278	—	—	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.
Mel Roach	Infielders	12	batting	39	5	0	.128	—	—	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.
Andre Rodgers	Infielders	18	batting	214	57	6	.266	—	—	Average (52) — 103 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 214 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.
Ron Santo	Infielders	10	batting	578	164	23	.284	—	—	Average (56) — 53 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 at-bats and 23 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.
Don Zimmer	Infielders	17	batting	477	120	13	.252	—	—	Average (49) — 165 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 477 at-bats and 13 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.
George Altman	Outfielders	21	batting	518	157	27	.303	—	—	Strong (61) — 15 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 518 at-bats and 27 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.
Richie Ashburn	Outfielders	1	batting	307	79	0	.257	—	—	Average (48) — 188 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 307 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.
Lou Brock	Outfielders	24	batting	11	1	0	.091	—	—	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.
Sammy Drake	Outfielders	19	batting	5	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.
Al Heist	Outfielders	22	batting	321	82	7	.255	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 321 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.
Nelson Mathews	Outfielders	23	batting	9	1	0	.111	—	—	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.
Jim McAnany	Outfielders	20	batting	10	3	0	.300	—	—	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.
Danny Murphy	Outfielders	27	batting	13	5	2	.385	—	—	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.
Frank Thomas	Outfielders	25	batting	50	13	2	.260	—	—	Average (51) — 121 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Bob Will	Outfielders	28	batting	113	29	0	.257	—	—	Average (49) — 165 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Billy Williams	Outfielders	26	batting	529	147	25	.278	—	—	Average (56) — 53 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 at-bats and 25 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.
George Freese	Outfielders	8	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.
Harry Craft	Outfielders	53	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.
Vedie Himsl	Outfielders	54	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.
Lou Klein	Outfielders	60	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.
El Tappe	Outfielders	52	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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1961 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:36:37.275061+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.