2012 Chicago Cubs

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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
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2014 Chicago Cubs	73–89	22	27
2013 Chicago Cubs	66–96	35	31
2012 Chicago Cubs · Current season	61–101	41	30
2011 Chicago Cubs	71–91	33	22
2010 Chicago Cubs	75–87	35	23

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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
Jairo Asencio	Pitchers	37	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.
Jeff Beliveau	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	4.58	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.
Jason Berken	Pitchers	57	both	5	0	0	.000	18.67	4.82	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.
Michael Bowden	Pitchers	28,43	both	2	0	0	.000	36.67	2.95	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.95 over 36.67 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.
Alberto Cabrera	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.67	5.40	Average (49) — 294 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.40 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.
Shawn Camp	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.67	3.59	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 77.67 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.
Lendy Castillo	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	7.88	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.
Jaye Chapman	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.00	3.75	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.
Casey Coleman	Pitchers	27	both	3	1	0	.333	24.33	7.40	Average (47) — 394 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 7.40 over 24.33 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.
Manny Corpas	Pitchers	60	both	1	0	0	.000	46.67	5.01	Average (49) — 294 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.01 over 46.67 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.
Ryan Dempster	Pitchers	46	both	32	3	0	.094	104.00	2.25	Average (54) — 5 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.25 over 104.00 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.
Rafael Dolis	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.00	6.39	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 6.39 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.
Matt Garza	Pitchers	22	both	30	2	0	.067	103.67	3.91	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 103.67 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.
Justin Germano	Pitchers	41	both	17	1	0	.059	64.00	6.75	Average (46) — 414 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 6.75 over 64.00 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.
Alex Hinshaw	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.33	135.00	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.
Rodrigo López	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.33	5.68	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.
Paul Maholm	Pitchers	28	both	39	3	1	.077	120.33	3.74	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 120.33 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.
Scott Maine	Pitchers	57	both	2	0	0	.000	20.67	4.79	Average (50) — 224 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 4.79 over 20.67 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.
Carlos Mármol	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.33	3.42	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.42 over 55.33 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.
Blake Parker	Pitchers	55,50	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	6.00	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.
Brooks Raley	Pitchers	43	both	10	2	0	.200	24.33	8.14	Average (47) — 394 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 8.14 over 24.33 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.
Chris Rusin	Pitchers	18	both	12	2	0	.167	29.67	6.37	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 6.37 over 29.67 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.
James Russell	Pitchers	40	both	1	0	0	.000	69.33	3.25	Average (52) — 57 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.25 over 69.33 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.
Jeff Samardzija	Pitchers	29	both	50	5	0	.100	174.67	3.81	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.81 over 174.67 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.
Miguel Socolovich	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	4.50	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.
Chris Volstad	Pitchers	32	both	28	5	0	.179	111.33	6.31	Average (46) — 414 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 6.31 over 111.33 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.
Randy Wells	Pitchers	36	both	4	1	0	.250	28.67	5.34	Average (49) — 294 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.34 over 28.67 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.
Kerry Wood	Pitchers	34	both	1	0	0	.000	8.67	8.31	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.
Travis Wood	Pitchers	30	both	53	10	1	.189	156.00	4.27	Average (50) — 224 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 4.27 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.
Welington Castillo	Catchers	53	batting	170	45	5	.265	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting 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.
Steve Clevenger	Catchers	51	batting	199	40	1	.201	—	—	Below average (43) — 488 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Koyie Hill	Catchers	55	batting	39	7	0	.179	—	—	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.
Blake Lalli	Catchers	47	batting	15	2	0	.133	—	—	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.
Anthony Recker	Catchers	20	batting	18	3	1	.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.
Geovany Soto	Catchers	18	batting	176	35	6	.199	—	—	Average (45) — 441 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 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.
Jeff Baker	Infielders	3	batting	134	36	4	.269	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Darwin Barney	Infielders	15	batting	548	139	7	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 256 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 548 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.
Adrian Cardenas	Infielders	45	batting	60	11	0	.183	—	—	Average (45) — 441 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Starlin Castro	Infielders	13	batting	646	183	14	.283	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 646 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.
Blake DeWitt	Infielders	11	batting	29	4	0	.138	—	—	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.
Bryan LaHair	Infielders	6	batting	340	88	16	.259	—	—	Average (54) — 135 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 340 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.
Anthony Rizzo	Infielders	44	batting	337	96	15	.285	—	—	Average (58) — 52 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 337 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.
Ian Stewart	Infielders	2	batting	179	36	5	.201	—	—	Average (45) — 441 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 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.
Luis Valbuena	Infielders	24	batting	265	58	4	.219	—	—	Average (45) — 441 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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.
Josh Vitters	Infielders	5	batting	99	12	2	.121	—	—	Below average (39) — 515 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Marlon Byrd	Outfielders	24	batting	43	3	0	.070	—	—	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.
Tony Campana	Outfielders	1	batting	174	46	0	.264	—	—	Average (50) — 256 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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.
David DeJesus	Outfielders	9	batting	506	133	9	.263	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 506 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.
Brett Jackson	Outfielders	7	batting	120	21	4	.175	—	—	Below average (44) — 470 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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.
Reed Johnson	Outfielders	5	batting	169	51	3	.302	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Bryan LaHair	Outfielders	6	batting	340	88	16	.259	—	—	Average (54) — 135 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 340 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.
Joe Mather	Outfielders	16,21	both	225	47	5	.209	0.33	0.00	Average (45) — 441 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 225 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 Sappelt	Outfielders	17	batting	69	19	2	.275	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Alfonso Soriano	Outfielders	12	batting	561	147	32	.262	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 561 at-bats and 32 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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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2012 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T05:29:58.587337+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.