2006 Chicago Cubs

Franchise seasons · 2000s seasons

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

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Chicago Cubs franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 125 seasons.

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
SeasonRecord (W–L)Batting rowsPitching rows
2008 Chicago Cubs97–641923
2007 Chicago Cubs85–772522
2006 Chicago Cubs · Current season66–962323
2005 Chicago Cubs79–832422
2004 Chicago Cubs89–732419

Same era: other teams in 2006

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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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
David AardsmaPitchers54pitching—————4.08
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.
Ryan DempsterPitchers46pitching—————4.80
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 EyrePitchers47pitching—————3.38
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.
Ángel GuzmánPitchers37pitching————56.007.39
Average (47) — 263 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.39 over 56.00 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.
Rich HillPitchers53pitching————99.334.17
Average (52) — 76 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.17 over 99.33 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 HowryPitchers62pitching—————3.17
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 MadduxPitchers31pitching————136.334.69
Average (51) — 114 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.69 over 136.33 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.
Carlos MármolPitchers49pitching————77.006.08
Average (48) — 244 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.08 over 77.00 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.
Sean MarshallPitchers45pitching————125.675.59
Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.59 over 125.67 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.
Juan MateoPitchers51pitching————45.675.32
Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.32 over 45.67 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.
Wade MillerPitchers52pitching————21.674.57
Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.57 over 21.67 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.
Roberto NovoaPitchers44pitching—————4.26
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.
Ryan O'MalleyPitchers48pitching————12.672.13
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.
Will OhmanPitchers50,13pitching—————4.13
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.
Mark PriorPitchers22pitching————43.677.21
Average (47) — 263 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.21 over 43.67 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.
Glendon RuschPitchers33pitching————66.337.46
Average (46) — 279 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.46 over 66.33 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.
Jae Kuk RyuPitchers20pitching—————8.40
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 WalrondPitchers55pitching—————6.23
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.
Jerome WilliamsPitchers32,57pitching————12.337.30
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 WilliamsonPitchers48pitching—————5.08
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.
Kerry WoodPitchers34pitching————19.674.12
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.
Michael WuertzPitchers43pitching—————2.66
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.
Carlos ZambranoPitchers38pitching————214.003.41
Average (55) — 12 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.41 over 214.00 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.
Michael BarrettCatchers8batting37511516.307——
Average (58) — 38 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 375 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.
Henry BlancoCatchers24batting241646.266——
Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 241 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.
José ReyesCatchers61batting510.200——
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.
Geovany SotoCatchers58batting2550.200——
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.
Ronny CedeñoInfielders5batting5341316.245——
Average (45) — 398 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 534 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.
Jerry Hairston Jr.Infielders15batting82170.207——
Below average (44) — 417 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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.
César IzturisInfielders3No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Derrek LeeInfielders25batting175508.286——
Average (54) — 117 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 175 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.
John MabryInfielders17batting210435.205——
Below average (42) — 451 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 210 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.
Scott MooreInfielders15batting38102.263——
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.
Phil NevinInfielders40batting1794912.274——
Average (54) — 117 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 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.
Neifi PérezInfielders13batting236602.254——
Average (47) — 340 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 236 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.
Aramis RamírezInfielders16batting59317338.291——
Average (58) — 38 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 593 at-bats and 38 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.
Ryan TheriotInfielders7batting134443.328——
Average (56) — 74 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Todd WalkerInfielders7batting318886.277——
Average (51) — 221 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 318 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.
Tony WomackInfielders1batting50141.280——
Average (51) — 221 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Freddie BynumOutfielders4batting136354.257——
Average (49) — 284 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Buck CoatsOutfielders30batting1831.167——
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.
Jacque JonesOutfielders11batting53315227.285——
Average (56) — 74 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 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.
Matt MurtonOutfielders19batting45513513.297——
Average (56) — 74 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 455 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.
Ángel PagánOutfielders29batting170425.247——
Average (48) — 311 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 170 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.
Juan PierreOutfielders9batting6992043.292——
Average (53) — 145 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 699 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.
Michael RestovichOutfielders28batting1221.167——
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.

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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: 2006 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2006 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:39:28.716085+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.