2017 Chicago Cubs

Franchise seasons · 2010s 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
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2019 Chicago Cubs	84–78	39	33
2018 Chicago Cubs	95–68	39	33
2017 Chicago Cubs · Current season	92–70	40	28
2016 Chicago Cubs	103–58	38	26
2015 Chicago Cubs	97–65	37	29

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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
Jake Arrieta	Pitchers	49	both	61	8	1	.131	168.33	3.53	Average (54) — 87 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.53 over 168.33 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.
Brett Anderson	Pitchers	37	both	7	1	0	.143	22.00	8.18	Below average (44) — 438 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 8.18 over 22.00 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.
Eddie Butler	Pitchers	33	both	15	1	0	.067	54.67	3.95	Average (51) — 191 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.95 over 54.67 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 Davis	Pitchers	71	both	1	0	0	000	58.67	2.30	Average (57) — 23 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.30 over 58.67 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.
Brian Duensing	Pitchers	32	both	4	0	0	.000	62.33	2.74	Average (55) — 56 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.74 over 62.33 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.
Carl Edwards Jr.	Pitchers	6	both	1	0	0	.000	66.33	2.98	Average (55) — 56 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.98 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.
Dylan Floro	Pitchers	15	both	4	0	0	.000	9.67	6.52	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.
Seth Frankoff	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	9.00	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.
Justin Grimm	Pitchers	52	both	3	0	0	.000	55.33	5.53	Average (46) — 404 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 5.53 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.
Kyle Hendricks	Pitchers	28	both	50	5	0	.100	139.67	3.03	Average (57) — 23 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.03 over 139.67 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.
Pierce Johnson	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	0.00	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.
John Lackey	Pitchers	41	both	53	7	0	.132	170.67	4.59	Average (49) — 286 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.59 over 170.67 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.
Jack Leathersich	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.67	27.00	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.
Jon Lester	Pitchers	34	both	54	8	1	.148	180.67	4.33	Average (50) — 238 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.33 over 180.67 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.
Dillon Maples	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.33	10.13	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.
Mike Montgomery	Pitchers	38	both	27	5	1	.185	130.67	3.38	Average (55) — 56 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 130.67 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.
Félix Peña	Pitchers	60	both	3	0	0	.000	34.33	5.24	Average (48) — 330 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 5.24 over 34.33 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.
José Quintana	Pitchers	62	both	22	2	0	.091	84.33	3.74	Average (52) — 151 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 84.33 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.
Héctor Rondón	Pitchers	56	both	1	0	0	.000	57.33	4.24	Average (50) — 238 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 57.33 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.
Zac Rosscup	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.67	0.00	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.
Pedro Strop	Pitchers	46	both	1	0	0	.000	60.33	2.83	Average (55) — 56 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.83 over 60.33 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.
Jen-Ho Tseng	Pitchers	39	both	1	0	0	.000	6.00	7.50	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.
Koji Uehara	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.00	3.98	Average (51) — 191 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.98 over 43.00 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.
Justin Wilson	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	5.09	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.
Rob Zastryzny	Pitchers	29	both	3	1	0	.333	13.00	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.
Alex Avila	Catchers	13	batting	92	22	3	.239	—	—	Average (49) — 283 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 92 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.
Víctor Caratini	Catchers	20	batting	59	15	1	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 246 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Willson Contreras	Catchers	40	batting	377	104	21	.276	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 377 at-bats and 21 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 Montero	Catchers	47	both	98	28	4	.286	1.00	0.00	Average (54) — 130 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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.
René Rivera	Catchers	7	batting	44	15	2	.341	—	—	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.
Javier Báez	Infielders	9	batting	469	128	23	.273	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 469 at-bats and 23 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.
Kris Bryant	Infielders	17	batting	549	162	29	.295	—	—	Strong (60) — 26 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 549 at-bats and 29 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.
Jeimer Candelario	Infielders	7	batting	33	5	1	.152	—	—	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.
Taylor Davis	Infielders	43	batting	13	3	0	.231	—	—	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.
Mike Freeman	Infielders	15	batting	25	4	0	.160	—	—	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.
Tommy La Stella	Infielders	2	batting	125	36	5	.288	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 125 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.
Anthony Rizzo	Infielders	44	batting	572	156	32	.273	—	—	Average (57) — 65 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 572 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.
Addison Russell	Infielders	27	batting	352	84	12	.239	—	—	Average (49) — 283 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 352 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.
Ben Zobrist	Infielders	18	batting	435	101	12	.232	—	—	Average (47) — 346 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 435 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.
Albert Almora	Outfielders	5	batting	299	89	8	.298	—	—	Average (57) — 65 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 299 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.
Ian Happ	Outfielders	8	batting	364	92	24	.253	—	—	Average (54) — 130 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 364 at-bats and 24 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.
Jason Heyward	Outfielders	22	batting	432	112	11	.259	—	—	Average (51) — 210 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 432 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.
Jon Jay	Outfielders	30	both	379	112	2	.296	1.00	0.00	Average (55) — 106 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 379 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.
Leonys Martín	Outfielders	24	both	13	2	0	.154	0.67	27.00	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.
Kyle Schwarber	Outfielders	12	batting	422	89	30	.211	—	—	Average (47) — 346 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 422 at-bats and 30 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 Szczur	Outfielders	20	batting	19	4	0	.211	—	—	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.
Mark Zagunis	Outfielders	21	batting	14	0	0	.000	—	—	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.

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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: 2017 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2017 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:31:29.875266+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.