1969 Chicago Cubs

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

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1971 Chicago Cubs	83–79	27	15
1970 Chicago Cubs	84–78	25	18
1969 Chicago Cubs · Current season	92–70	24	17
1968 Chicago Cubs	84–78	25	19
1967 Chicago Cubs	87–74	22	9

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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
Ted Abernathy	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.16	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.
Hank Aguirre	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.60	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.
Jim Colborn	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.67	3.07	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 Decker	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.33	2.92	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.
Alec Distaso	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.86	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	—	—	—	—	300.00	2.49	Strong (62) — 10 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 2.49 over 300.00 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.
Ken Holtzman	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	261.33	3.58	Average (52) — 63 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.58 over 261.33 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.
Ferguson Jenkins	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	311.33	3.21	Average (55) — 35 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 311.33 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.
Ken Johnson	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.84	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.
Dave Lemonds	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.67	3.86	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	—	—	—	—	19.33	3.72	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 Nottebart	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.00	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.
Rich Nye	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.11	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	—	—	—	—	—	3.70	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.
Archie Reynolds	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	2.45	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	—	—	—	—	2.00	13.50	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.
Dick Selma	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	168.67	3.63	Average (51) — 74 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 168.67 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.
Randy Bobb	Catchers	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.
Johnny Hairston	Catchers	43	batting	4	1	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.
Bill Heath	Catchers	19	batting	32	5	0	.156	—	—	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	522	133	18	.255	—	—	Average (53) — 107 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 522 at-bats and 18 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	Catchers	12	batting	27	6	0	.222	—	—	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.
Ken Rudolph	Catchers	8	batting	34	7	1	.206	—	—	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	565	143	23	.253	—	—	Average (53) — 107 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 565 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.
Glenn Beckert	Infielders	18	batting	543	158	4	.273	—	—	Average (56) — 59 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 543 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.
Don Kessinger	Infielders	11	batting	664	181	4	.273	—	—	Average (53) — 107 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 664 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.
Nate Oliver	Infielders	15	batting	44	7	1	.159	—	—	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.
Paul Popovich	Infielders	22	batting	154	48	1	.312	—	—	Average (56) — 59 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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.
Ron Santo	Infielders	10	batting	575	166	29	.289	—	—	Strong (60) — 28 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 575 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.
Rick Bladt	Outfielders	20	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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.
Oscar Gamble	Outfielders	20	batting	71	16	1	.225	—	—	Average (48) — 240 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 71 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.
Jimmie Hall	Outfielders	23	batting	24	5	0	.208	—	—	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 Hickman	Outfielders	28	batting	338	80	21	.237	—	—	Average (52) — 129 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 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.
Adolfo Phillips	Outfielders	20	batting	49	11	0	.224	—	—	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 Qualls	Outfielders	42	batting	120	30	0	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 217 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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.
Willie Smith	Outfielders	25	batting	195	48	9	.246	—	—	Average (52) — 129 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 195 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.
Al Spangler	Outfielders	21	batting	213	45	4	.211	—	—	Average (46) — 284 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 213 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.
Billy Williams	Outfielders	26	batting	642	188	21	.293	—	—	Average (59) — 33 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 642 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.
Donald Young	Outfielders	29	batting	272	65	6	.239	—	—	Average (49) — 217 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 272 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.
Manny Jiménez	Outfielders	23	batting	6	1	0	.167	—	—	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.
Charley Smith	Outfielders	19	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: 1969 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1969 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:02:17.983393+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.