2009 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
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chicago Cubs | 71–91 | 33 | 22 |
| 2010 Chicago Cubs | 75–87 | 35 | 23 |
| 2009 Chicago Cubs · Current season | 83–78 | 21 | 24 |
| 2008 Chicago Cubs | 97–64 | 19 | 23 |
| 2007 Chicago Cubs | 85–77 | 25 | 22 |
Same era: other teams in 2009
- 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks · 70–92
- 2009 Atlanta Braves · 86–76
- 2009 Baltimore Orioles · 64–98
- 2009 Boston Red Sox · 95–67
- 2009 Chicago White Sox · 79–83
- 2009 Cincinnati Reds · 78–84
More teams from 2009
- 2009 Cleveland Indians · 65–97
- 2009 Colorado Rockies · 92–70
- 2009 Detroit Tigers · 86–77
- 2009 Florida Marlins · 87–75
- 2009 Houston Astros · 74–88
- 2009 Kansas City Royals · 65–97
- 2009 Los Angeles Angels · 97–65
- 2009 Los Angeles Dodgers · 95–67
- 2009 Milwaukee Brewers · 80–82
- 2009 Minnesota Twins · 87–76
- 2009 New York Mets · 70–92
- 2009 New York Yankees · 103–59
- 2009 Oakland Athletics · 75–87
- 2009 Philadelphia Phillies · 93–69
- 2009 Pittsburgh Pirates · 62–99
- 2009 San Diego Padres · 75–87
- 2009 San Francisco Giants · 88–74
- 2009 Seattle Mariners · 85–77
- 2009 St. Louis Cardinals · 91–71
- 2009 Tampa Bay Rays · 84–78
- 2009 Texas Rangers · 87–75
- 2009 Toronto Blue Jays · 75–87
- 2009 Washington Nationals · 59–103
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ascanio | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 15.33 | 3.52 | 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. |
| Mitch Atkins | Pitchers | 60 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 2.00 | 0.00 | 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. |
| Justin Berg | Pitchers | 64 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 12.00 | 0.75 | 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. |
| Esmailin Caridad | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 19.33 | 1.40 | 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. |
| Neal Cotts | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 11.00 | 7.36 | 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 Dempster | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 200.00 | 3.64 | Average (53) — 35 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.64 over 200.00 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. |
| Chad Fox | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 0.33 | 135.00 | 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. |
| Tom Gorzelanny | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 38.33 | 5.63 | Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.63 over 38.33 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. |
| John Grabow | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 25.00 | 3.24 | Average (51) — 153 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.24 over 25.00 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 Gregg | Pitchers | 63 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 68.67 | 4.72 | Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.72 over 68.67 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. |
| Ángel Guzmán | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 61.00 | 2.95 | Average (53) — 35 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.95 over 61.00 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 Harden | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 141.00 | 4.09 | Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.09 over 141.00 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 Hart | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 27.67 | 2.60 | Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.60 over 27.67 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. |
| Aaron Heilman | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 72.33 | 4.11 | Average (51) — 153 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.11 over 72.33 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. |
| Ted Lilly | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 177.00 | 3.10 | Average (54) — 11 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.10 over 177.00 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. |
| Carlos Mármol | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 74.00 | 3.41 | Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.41 over 74.00 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 Marshall | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 85.33 | 4.32 | Average (51) — 153 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.32 over 85.33 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. |
| David Patton | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 27.67 | 6.36 | Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.36 over 27.67 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. |
| Jeff Samardzija | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 34.67 | 7.20 | Average (48) — 338 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.20 over 34.67 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. |
| Jeff Stevens | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 12.67 | 7.11 | 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. |
| Luis Vizcaíno | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.67 | 0.00 | 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. |
| Jason Waddell | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 1.67 | 5.40 | 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. |
| Randy Wells | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 165.33 | 3.05 | Average (54) — 11 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.05 over 165.33 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 Zambrano | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 169.33 | 3.77 | Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.77 over 169.33 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. |
| Koyie Hill | Catchers | 55 | batting | 253 | 60 | 2 | .237 | — | — | Average (46) — 379 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 253 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. |
| Geovany Soto | Catchers | 18 | batting | 331 | 72 | 11 | .218 | — | — | Average (45) — 408 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 331 at-bats and 11 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. |
| Jeff Baker | Infielders | 28 | batting | 203 | 62 | 4 | .305 | — | — | Average (56) — 79 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 203 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. |
| Andrés Blanco | Infielders | 13 | batting | 123 | 31 | 1 | .252 | — | — | Average (49) — 281 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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. |
| Mike Fontenot | Infielders | 17 | batting | 377 | 89 | 9 | .236 | — | — | Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 377 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. |
| Ryan Freel | Infielders | 4 | batting | 28 | 4 | 0 | .143 | — | — | 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. |
| Jake Fox | Infielders | 5 | batting | 216 | 56 | 11 | .259 | — | — | Average (53) — 149 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 216 at-bats and 11 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. |
| Derrek Lee | Infielders | 25 | batting | 532 | 163 | 35 | .306 | — | — | Strong (63) — 11 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 532 at-bats and 35 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. |
| Aaron Miles | Infielders | 7 | batting | 157 | 29 | 0 | .185 | — | — | Below average (40) — 463 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 157 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. |
| Aramis Ramírez | Infielders | 16 | batting | 306 | 97 | 15 | .317 | — | — | Strong (61) — 21 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 306 at-bats and 15 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. |
| Bobby Scales | Infielders | 24 | batting | 124 | 30 | 3 | .242 | — | — | Average (49) — 281 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 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. |
| Ryan Theriot | Infielders | 2 | batting | 602 | 171 | 7 | .284 | — | — | Average (54) — 121 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 602 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. |
| Milton Bradley | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 393 | 101 | 12 | .257 | — | — | Average (51) — 201 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 393 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. |
| Tyler Colvin | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 17 | 3 | 0 | .176 | — | — | 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. |
| Kosuke Fukudome | Outfielders | 1 | batting | 499 | 129 | 11 | .259 | — | — | Average (50) — 242 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 499 at-bats and 11 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. |
| Sam Fuld | Outfielders | 27 | batting | 97 | 29 | 1 | .299 | — | — | Average (53) — 149 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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. |
| Joey Gathright | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 14 | 3 | 0 | .214 | — | — | 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. |
| Micah Hoffpauir | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 234 | 56 | 10 | .239 | — | — | Average (49) — 281 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 234 at-bats and 10 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. |
| Reed Johnson | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 186 | 42 | 4 | .255 | — | — | Average (46) — 379 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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. |
| Alfonso Soriano | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 477 | 115 | 20 | .241 | — | — | Average (49) — 281 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 477 at-bats and 20 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. |
| So Taguchi | Outfielders | 99 | batting | 11 | 3 | 0 | .273 | — | — | 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: 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2009 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:04:57.784961+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.