1987 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
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Chicago Cubs | 93–69 | 21 | 15 |
| 1988 Chicago Cubs | 77–85 | 21 | 18 |
| 1987 Chicago Cubs · Current season | 76–85 | 21 | 15 |
| 1986 Chicago Cubs | 70–90 | 21 | 18 |
| 1985 Chicago Cubs | 77–84 | 20 | 20 |
Same era: other teams in 1987
- 1987 Atlanta Braves · 69–92
- 1987 Baltimore Orioles · 67–95
- 1987 Boston Red Sox · 78–84
- 1987 California Angels · —
- 1987 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1987 Cincinnati Reds · 84–78
More teams from 1987
- 1987 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1987 Detroit Tigers · 98–64
- 1987 Houston Astros · 76–86
- 1987 Kansas City Royals · 83–79
- 1987 Los Angeles Dodgers · 73–89
- 1987 Milwaukee Brewers · 91–71
- 1987 Minnesota Twins · —
- 1987 Montreal Expos · —
- 1987 New York Mets · 92–70
- 1987 New York Yankees · 89–73
- 1987 Oakland Athletics · 81–81
- 1987 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1987 Pittsburgh Pirates · 80–82
- 1987 San Diego Padres · 65–97
- 1987 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1987 Seattle Mariners · 78–84
- 1987 St. Louis Cardinals · 95–67
- 1987 Texas Rangers · 75–87
- 1987 Toronto Blue Jays · 96–66
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Baller | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.75 | 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. |
| Ron Davis | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.85 | 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. |
| Frank DiPino | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.15 | 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. |
| Drew Hall | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.89 | 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. |
| Les Lancaster | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 132.33 | 4.90 | Average (49) — 134 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.90 over 132.33 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. |
| Ed Lynch | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.38 | 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. |
| Greg Maddux | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 156.00 | 5.61 | Below average (44) — 204 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.61 over 156.00 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. |
| Mike Mason | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 38.00 | 5.68 | Average (47) — 169 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.68 over 38.00 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. |
| Jamie Moyer | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 201.00 | 5.10 | Average (47) — 169 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.10 over 201.00 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. |
| Dickie Noles | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.50 | 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. |
| Scott Sanderson | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 144.67 | 4.29 | Average (52) — 89 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.29 over 144.67 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. |
| Lee Smith | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.12 | 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. |
| Rick Sutcliffe | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 237.33 | 3.68 | Average (57) — 23 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.68 over 237.33 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. |
| Bob Tewksbury | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 18.00 | 6.50 | 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. |
| Steve Trout | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 75.00 | 3.00 | Average (57) — 23 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.00 over 75.00 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. |
| Damon Berryhill | Catchers | 34 | batting | 28 | 5 | 0 | .179 | — | — | 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. |
| Jody Davis | Catchers | 7 | batting | 428 | 106 | 19 | .248 | — | — | Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 428 at-bats and 19 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 Sundberg | Catchers | 11 | batting | 139 | 28 | 4 | .201 | — | — | Below average (44) — 383 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 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. |
| Mike Brumley | Infielders | 17 | batting | 104 | 21 | 1 | .202 | — | — | Below average (44) — 383 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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. |
| Shawon Dunston | Infielders | 12 | batting | 346 | 85 | 5 | .246 | — | — | Average (47) — 313 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 346 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. |
| Leon Durham | Infielders | 10 | batting | 439 | 120 | 27 | .273 | — | — | Average (56) — 69 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 439 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. |
| Keith Moreland | Infielders | 6 | batting | 563 | 150 | 27 | .266 | — | — | Average (54) — 119 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 563 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. |
| Paul Noce | Infielders | 16 | batting | 180 | 41 | 3 | .228 | — | — | Average (46) — 336 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 180 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. |
| Luis Quiñones | Infielders | 28 | batting | 101 | 22 | 0 | .218 | — | — | Average (45) — 364 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 101 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. |
| Wade Rowdon | Infielders | 18 | batting | 31 | 7 | 1 | .226 | — | — | 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. |
| Ryne Sandberg | Infielders | 23 | batting | 523 | 154 | 16 | .294 | — | — | Average (57) — 56 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 523 at-bats and 16 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 Trillo | Infielders | 19 | batting | 214 | 63 | 8 | .294 | — | — | Average (56) — 69 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 214 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. |
| Andre Dawson | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 621 | 178 | 49 | .287 | — | — | Strong (61) — 21 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 621 at-bats and 49 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. |
| Brian Dayett | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 177 | 49 | 5 | .277 | — | — | Average (53) — 140 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 177 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. |
| Bob Dernier | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 199 | 63 | 8 | .317 | — | — | Average (59) — 32 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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. |
| Darrin Jackson | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 5 | 4 | 0 | .800 | — | — | 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. |
| Dave Martinez | Outfielders | 1 | batting | 459 | 134 | 8 | .292 | — | — | Average (55) — 91 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 459 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. |
| Gary Matthews | Outfielders | 36 | batting | 42 | 11 | 0 | .262 | — | — | 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. |
| Jerry Mumphrey | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 309 | 103 | 13 | .333 | — | — | Strong (63) — 14 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 309 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. |
| Rafael Palmeiro | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 221 | 61 | 14 | .276 | — | — | Average (55) — 91 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 221 at-bats and 14 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. |
| Chico Walker | Outfielders | 29 | batting | 105 | 21 | 0 | .200 | — | — | Below average (43) — 400 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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. |
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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: 1987 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1987 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:51:20.199518+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.