1997 Chicago Cubs
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Chicago Cubs | 67–95 | 23 | 25 |
| 1998 Chicago Cubs | 90–73 | 23 | 24 |
| 1997 Chicago Cubs · Current season | 68–94 | 21 | 21 |
| 1996 Chicago Cubs | 76–86 | 24 | 17 |
| 1995 Chicago Cubs | 73–71 | 22 | 21 |
Same era: other teams in 1997
- 1997 Atlanta Braves · 101–61
- 1997 Baltimore Orioles · 98–64
- 1997 Boston Red Sox · 78–84
- 1997 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1997 Cincinnati Reds · 76–86
- 1997 Cleveland Indians · 86–75
More teams from 1997
- 1997 Colorado Rockies · 83–79
- 1997 Detroit Tigers · 79–83
- 1997 Florida Marlins · 92–70
- 1997 Houston Astros · 84–78
- 1997 Kansas City Royals · 67–94
- 1997 Los Angeles Dodgers · 88–74
- 1997 Milwaukee Brewers · 78–83
- 1997 Minnesota Twins · 68–94
- 1997 Montreal Expos · —
- 1997 New York Mets · 88–74
- 1997 New York Yankees · 96–66
- 1997 Oakland Athletics · 65–97
- 1997 Philadelphia Phillies · 68–94
- 1997 Pittsburgh Pirates · 79–83
- 1997 San Diego Padres · 76–86
- 1997 San Francisco Giants · 90–72
- 1997 Seattle Mariners · 90–72
- 1997 St. Louis Cardinals · 73–89
- 1997 Texas Rangers · 77–85
- 1997 Toronto Blue Jays · 76–86
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Adams | Pitchers | 33,51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.62 | 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. |
| Miguel Batista | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 36.33 | 5.70 | Average (48) — 178 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.70 over 36.33 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. |
| Kent Bottenfield | Pitchers | 34,45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.86 | 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. |
| Larry Casian | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 7.45 | 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 Castillo | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 98.00 | 5.42 | Average (47) — 197 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.42 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. |
| Mark Clark | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 63.00 | 2.86 | Average (57) — 31 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.86 over 63.00 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. |
| Kevin Foster | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 146.33 | 4.61 | Average (51) — 117 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.61 over 146.33 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. |
| Geremi González | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 144.00 | 4.25 | Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.25 over 144.00 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. |
| Ramón Morel | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.91 | 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. |
| Terry Mulholland | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 157.00 | 4.07 | Average (54) — 65 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.07 over 157.00 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. |
| Rodney Myers | Pitchers | 59 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 9.00 | 6.00 | 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. |
| Bob Patterson | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.34 | 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. |
| Marc Pisciotta | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.18 | 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. |
| Mel Rojas | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.42 | 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 Stevens | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 9.64 | 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 Swartzbaugh | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 8.00 | 9.00 | 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. |
| Kevin Tapani | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 85.00 | 3.39 | Average (56) — 45 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.39 over 85.00 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. |
| Ramón Tatís | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.34 | 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. |
| Amaury Telemaco | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 38.00 | 6.16 | Average (47) — 197 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.16 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. |
| Steve Trachsel | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 201.33 | 4.51 | Average (52) — 102 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.51 over 201.33 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 Wendell | Pitchers | 13 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.20 | 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. |
| Tyler Houston | Catchers | 7 | batting | 196 | 51 | 2 | .260 | — | — | Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 196 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. |
| Mike Hubbard | Catchers | 6 | batting | 64 | 13 | 1 | .203 | — | — | Average (45) — 381 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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. |
| Scott Servais | Catchers | 9 | batting | 385 | 100 | 6 | .260 | — | — | Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 385 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 Alexander | Infielders | 24 | batting | 99 | 29 | 1 | .293 | — | — | Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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. |
| Miguel Cairo | Infielders | 20 | batting | 29 | 7 | 0 | .241 | — | — | 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. |
| Mark Grace | Infielders | 17 | batting | 555 | 177 | 13 | .319 | — | — | Strong (61) — 19 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 555 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. |
| Dave Hansen | Infielders | 25 | batting | 151 | 47 | 3 | .311 | — | — | Average (56) — 66 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 151 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. |
| José Hernández | Infielders | 18 | batting | 183 | 50 | 7 | .273 | — | — | Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 183 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. |
| Kevin Orie | Infielders | 15 | batting | 364 | 100 | 8 | .275 | — | — | Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 364 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. |
| Rey Sánchez | Infielders | 11 | batting | 205 | 51 | 1 | .249 | — | — | Average (47) — 321 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting 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. |
| Ryne Sandberg | Infielders | 23 | batting | 447 | 118 | 12 | .264 | — | — | Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 447 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. |
| Brant Brown | Outfielders | 37 | batting | 137 | 32 | 5 | .234 | — | — | Average (47) — 321 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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. |
| Dave Clark | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 143 | 43 | 5 | .301 | — | — | Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 143 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. |
| Shawon Dunston | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 419 | 119 | 9 | .284 | — | — | Average (54) — 106 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 419 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. |
| Doug Glanville | Outfielders | 1,8 | batting | 474 | 142 | 4 | .300 | — | — | Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 474 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. |
| Robin Jennings | Outfielders | 29 | batting | 18 | 3 | 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. |
| Lance Johnson | Outfielders | 1 | batting | 145 | 44 | 4 | .303 | — | — | Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 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. |
| Brooks Kieschnick | Outfielders | 19 | batting | 90 | 18 | 4 | .200 | — | — | Average (45) — 381 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 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. |
| Terrell Lowery | Outfielders | 10 | batting | 14 | 4 | 0 | .286 | — | — | 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. |
| Brian McRae | Outfielders | 56 | batting | 417 | 100 | 6 | .240 | — | — | Average (45) — 381 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 417 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. |
| Sammy Sosa | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 642 | 161 | 36 | .251 | — | — | Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 642 at-bats and 36 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: 1997 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1997 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:15:30.729281+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.