1968 Chicago Cubs

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Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

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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
1970 Chicago Cubs	84–78	25	18
1969 Chicago Cubs	92–70	24	17
1968 Chicago Cubs · Current season	84–78	25	19
1967 Chicago Cubs	87–74	22	9
1966 Chicago Cubs	59–103	26	23

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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
Jophery Brown	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.50	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.
Darcy Fast	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	5.40	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.
Bill Hands	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	258.67	2.89	Average (52) — 57 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.89 over 258.67 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.
Chuck Hartenstein	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.54	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.
Ramón Hernández	Pitchers	33	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.
Ken Holtzman	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	215.00	3.35	Average (47) — 102 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 215.00 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.
Ferguson Jenkins	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	308.00	2.63	Average (55) — 32 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.63 over 308.00 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.
Jack Lamabe	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.30	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.
Pete Mikkelsen	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.71	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.
Joe Niekro	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	177.33	4.31	Below average (39) — 135 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 4.31 over 177.33 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.
Rich Nye	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	132.67	3.80	Below average (44) — 120 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.80 over 132.67 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.
Frank Reberger	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	4.50	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.
Phil Regan	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.20	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.
Archie Reynolds	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.33	6.75	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.
Gary Ross	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.00	4.17	Average (45) — 116 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 4.17 over 41.00 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.
Bill Stoneman	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.52	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.
Bobby Tiefenauer	Pitchers	38,45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.08	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.
John Upham	Pitchers	37	both	10	2	0	.200	—	0.00	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.
Randy Bobb	Catchers	6	batting	8	1	0	.125	—	—	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.
John Boccabella	Catchers	12	batting	14	1	0	.071	—	—	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.
John Felske	Catchers	24	batting	2	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.
Randy Hundley	Catchers	9	batting	553	125	7	.226	—	—	Average (49) — 194 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 553 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.
Bill Plummer	Catchers	8	batting	2	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.
Ernie Banks	Infielders	14	batting	552	136	32	.246	—	—	Average (58) — 34 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 at-bats and 32 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.
Glenn Beckert	Infielders	18	batting	643	189	4	.294	—	—	Strong (60) — 21 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 643 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.
Lee Elia	Infielders	19	batting	17	3	0	.176	—	—	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.
Clarence Jones	Infielders	29	batting	2	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.
Don Kessinger	Infielders	11	batting	655	157	1	.240	—	—	Average (50) — 167 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 655 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.
Vic LaRose	Infielders	22	batting	2	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.
Dick Nen	Infielders	15	batting	94	17	2	.181	—	—	Average (46) — 254 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 94 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.
Gene Oliver	Infielders	12	batting	11	4	0	.364	—	—	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.
Ron Santo	Infielders	10	batting	577	142	26	.246	—	—	Average (56) — 56 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 577 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.
José Arcia	Outfielders	17	batting	84	16	1	.190	—	—	Average (46) — 254 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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.
Jim Hickman	Outfielders	28	batting	188	42	5	.223	—	—	Average (50) — 167 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 188 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.
Lou Johnson	Outfielders	41	batting	205	50	1	.244	—	—	Average (51) — 149 of 326 batters in the available 1968 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.
Jimmy McMath	Outfielders	24	batting	14	2	0	.143	—	—	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.
Adolfo Phillips	Outfielders	20	batting	439	106	13	.241	—	—	Average (53) — 105 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 439 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.
Ted Savage	Outfielders	25	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.
Willie Smith	Outfielders	25	both	142	39	5	.275	—	0.00	Average (56) — 56 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 142 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.
Al Spangler	Outfielders	21	batting	177	48	2	.271	—	—	Average (55) — 70 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 177 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.
Billy Williams	Outfielders	26	batting	642	185	30	.288	—	—	Strong (64) — 8 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 642 at-bats and 30 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.
John Stephenson	Outfielders	6	batting	2	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: 1968 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1968 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:07:07.977634+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.