2023 Chicago Cubs
Franchise seasons · 2020s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
Compare historical seasons
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chicago Cubs | 92–70 | 22 | 32 |
| 2024 Chicago Cubs | 83–79 | 23 | 33 |
| 2023 Chicago Cubs · Current season | 83–79 | 24 | 27 |
| 2022 Chicago Cubs | 74–88 | 26 | 42 |
| 2021 Chicago Cubs | 71–91 | 53 | 40 |
Same era: other teams in 2023
- 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks · 84–78
- 2023 Atlanta Braves · 104–58
- 2023 Baltimore Orioles · 101–61
- 2023 Boston Red Sox · 78–84
- 2023 Chicago White Sox · 61–101
- 2023 Cincinnati Reds · 82–80
More teams from 2023
- 2023 Colorado Rockies · 59–103
- 2023 Detroit Tigers · 78–84
- 2023 Houston Astros · 90–72
- 2023 Kansas City Royals · 56–106
- 2023 Los Angeles Angels · 73–89
- 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers · 100–62
- 2023 Miami Marlins · 84–78
- 2023 Milwaukee Brewers · 92–70
- 2023 Minnesota Twins · 87–75
- 2023 New York Mets · 75–87
- 2023 New York Yankees · 82–80
- 2023 Oakland Athletics · 50–112
- 2023 Philadelphia Phillies · 90–72
- 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates · 76–86
- 2023 San Diego Padres · 82–80
- 2023 San Francisco Giants · 79–83
- 2023 Seattle Mariners · 88–74
- 2023 St. Louis Cardinals · 71–91
- 2023 Tampa Bay Rays · 99–63
- 2023 Texas Rangers · 90–72
- 2023 Toronto Blue Jays · 89–73
- 2023 Washington Nationals · 71–91
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adbert Alzolay | Pitchers | 73 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 64.00 | 2.67 | Average (56) — 31 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.67 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. |
| Javier Assad | Pitchers | 72 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 109.33 | 3.05 | Average (56) — 31 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.05 over 109.33 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. |
| Brad Boxberger | Pitchers | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 20.00 | 4.95 | Average (49) — 308 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.95 over 20.00 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. |
| Nick Burdi | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | 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. |
| José Cuas | Pitchers | 74 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 23.67 | 3.04 | Average (52) — 152 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.04 over 23.67 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. |
| Tyler Duffey | Pitchers | 65 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 2.00 | 4.50 | 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. |
| Jeremiah Estrada | Pitchers | 56 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.67 | 6.75 | 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. |
| Michael Fulmer | Pitchers | 32 | both | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 57.00 | 4.42 | Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.42 over 57.00 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. |
| Shane Greene | Pitchers | 18,51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | 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. |
| Kyle Hendricks | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 137.00 | 3.74 | Average (53) — 121 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.74 over 137.00 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. |
| Brandon Hughes | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 13.67 | 7.24 | 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. |
| Anthony Kay | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 11.33 | 6.35 | 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. |
| Caleb Kilian | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 5.33 | 16.88 | 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 Leiter Jr. | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 64.33 | 3.50 | Average (53) — 121 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.50 over 64.33 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. |
| Luke Little | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 6.67 | 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. |
| Julian Merryweather | Pitchers | 66 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 72.00 | 3.38 | Average (54) — 86 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.38 over 72.00 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. |
| Daniel Palencia | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 28.33 | 4.45 | Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.45 over 28.33 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. |
| Michael Rucker | Pitchers | 59 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 40.33 | 4.91 | Average (49) — 308 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.91 over 40.33 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. |
| Drew Smyly | Pitchers | 11 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 142.33 | 5.00 | Average (47) — 394 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.00 over 142.33 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. |
| Justin Steele | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 173.33 | 3.06 | Average (57) — 21 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.06 over 173.33 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. |
| Marcus Stroman | Pitchers | 0 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 136.67 | 3.95 | Average (52) — 152 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.95 over 136.67 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. |
| Jameson Taillon | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 154.33 | 4.84 | Average (48) — 356 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.84 over 154.33 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. |
| Keegan Thompson | Pitchers | 71 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 28.67 | 4.71 | Average (49) — 308 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.71 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. |
| Hayden Wesneski | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 89.33 | 4.63 | Average (49) — 308 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.63 over 89.33 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. |
| Jordan Wicks | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 34.67 | 4.41 | Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.41 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. |
| Miguel Amaya | Catchers | 6 | batting | 131 | 28 | 5 | .214 | — | — | Average (48) — 349 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 131 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. |
| Tucker Barnhart | Catchers | 18 | both | 109 | 22 | 1 | .202 | 4.00 | 2.25 | Average (45) — 449 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 109 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. |
| Yan Gomes | Catchers | 15 | batting | 382 | 102 | 10 | .267 | — | — | Average (54) — 132 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 382 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. |
| Luis Torrens | Catchers | 22 | batting | 20 | 5 | 0 | .250 | — | — | 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. |
| Jeimer Candelario | Infielders | 9 | batting | 137 | 32 | 6 | .234 | — | — | Average (50) — 251 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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. |
| Nico Hoerner | Infielders | 2 | batting | 619 | 175 | 9 | .283 | — | — | Average (57) — 58 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 619 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. |
| Eric Hosmer | Infielders | 51 | batting | 94 | 22 | 2 | .234 | — | — | Average (49) — 310 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 94 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. |
| Nick Madrigal | Infielders | 1 | batting | 270 | 71 | 2 | .263 | — | — | Average (52) — 192 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 270 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. |
| Trey Mancini | Infielders | 36 | batting | 235 | 55 | 4 | .234 | — | — | Average (48) — 349 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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. |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | Infielders | 20 | both | 133 | 32 | 1 | .241 | 0.33 | 108.00 | Average (49) — 310 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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. |
| Matt Mervis | Infielders | 22 | batting | 90 | 15 | 3 | .167 | — | — | Below average (44) — 472 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 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. |
| Edwin Ríos | Infielders | 30 | batting | 28 | 2 | 1 | .071 | — | — | 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. |
| Dansby Swanson | Infielders | 7 | batting | 565 | 138 | 22 | .244 | — | — | Average (52) — 192 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 565 at-bats and 22 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. |
| Patrick Wisdom | Infielders | 16 | batting | 268 | 55 | 23 | .205 | — | — | Average (49) — 310 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 268 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. |
| Jared Young | Infielders | 18,74 | batting | 43 | 8 | 2 | .186 | — | — | 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. |
| Cody Bellinger | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 499 | 153 | 26 | .307 | — | — | Strong (65) — 6 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 499 at-bats and 26 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. |
| Alexander Canario | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 17 | 5 | 1 | .294 | — | — | 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. |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | Outfielders | 52 | batting | 14 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | 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. |
| Ian Happ | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 580 | 144 | 21 | .248 | — | — | Average (52) — 192 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 580 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. |
| Christopher Morel | Outfielders | 5 | batting | 388 | 96 | 26 | .247 | — | — | Average (55) — 107 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 388 at-bats and 26 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. |
| Seiya Suzuki | Outfielders | 27 | batting | 515 | 147 | 20 | .285 | — | — | Average (59) — 32 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 515 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. |
| Mike Tauchman | Outfielders | 40 | batting | 338 | 85 | 8 | .252 | — | — | Average (51) — 217 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 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. |
| Nelson Velázquez | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 29 | 7 | 3 | .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. |
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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: 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2023 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T03:32:03.205691+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.