2025 Chicago Cubs

Franchise seasons · 2020s 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.

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2025 Chicago Cubs · Current season	92–70	22	32
2024 Chicago Cubs	83–79	23	33
2023 Chicago Cubs	83–79	24	27
2022 Chicago Cubs	74–88	26	42
2021 Chicago Cubs	71–91	53	40

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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
Javier Assad	Pitchers	72	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.00	3.65	Average (51) — 205 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 3.65 over 37.00 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.
Matthew Boyd	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	179.67	3.21	Average (55) — 59 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 179.67 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 Brasier	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.00	4.50	Average (49) — 303 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 26.00 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.
Ben Brown	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	106.33	5.92	Below average (42) — 495 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 5.92 over 106.33 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.
Génesis Cabrera	Pitchers	92	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.33	8.68	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.
Aaron Civale	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	2.08	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.
Tom Cosgrove	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	2.25	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 Flexen	Pitchers	77	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.67	3.09	Average (53) — 124 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 3.09 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.
Michael Fulmer	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	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.
Porter Hodge	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	33.00	6.27	Average (46) — 421 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 6.27 over 33.00 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.
Gavin Hollowell	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.33	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.
Cade Horton	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	118.00	2.67	Average (57) — 13 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 2.67 over 118.00 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.
Shota Imanaga	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	144.67	3.73	Average (52) — 170 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 144.67 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.
Brad Keller	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.67	2.07	Average (57) — 13 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 2.07 over 69.67 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.
Andrew Kittredge	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.67	3.32	Average (51) — 205 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 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.
Luke Little	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.67	3.38	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.
Richard Lovelady	Pitchers	49	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Julian Merryweather	Pitchers	66	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.67	5.79	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.
Eli Morgan	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	12.27	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.
Daniel Palencia	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	52.67	2.91	Average (54) — 84 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 2.91 over 52.67 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.
Nate Pearson	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.67	9.20	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.
Drew Pomeranz	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.67	2.17	Average (56) — 38 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 2.17 over 49.67 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 Pressly	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.33	4.35	Average (50) — 262 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 4.35 over 41.33 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.
Colin Rea	Pitchers	53	both	1	0	0	.000	153.67	4.10	Average (50) — 262 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 153.67 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.
Ethan Roberts	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Taylor Rogers	Pitchers	17	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.
Michael Soroka	Pitchers	99	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.33	1.08	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 Steele	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.67	4.76	Average (49) — 303 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 4.76 over 22.67 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	—	—	—	—	8.00	2.25	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.
Caleb Thielbar	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.00	2.64	Average (55) — 59 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 2.64 over 58.00 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.
Keegan Thompson	Pitchers	71	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jordan Wicks	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	6.28	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.
Miguel Amaya	Catchers	9	batting	96	27	4	.281	—	—	Average (55) — 105 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.
Moisés Ballesteros	Catchers	25	batting	57	17	2	.298	—	—	Average (54) — 129 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Carson Kelly	Catchers	15	batting	369	92	17	.249	—	—	Average (54) — 129 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 369 at-bats and 17 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.
Reese McGuire	Catchers	20	batting	133	30	9	.226	—	—	Average (51) — 224 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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.
Michael Busch	Infielders	29	batting	524	137	34	.261	—	—	Average (58) — 48 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 524 at-bats and 34 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 Berti	Infielders	5	both	100	21	0	.210	3.67	7.36	Average (46) — 395 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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.
Vidal Bruján	Infielders	17	batting	45	10	0	.222	—	—	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.
Nico Hoerner	Infielders	2	batting	599	178	7	.297	—	—	Strong (60) — 22 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 599 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.
Nicky Lopez	Infielders	6	batting	18	1	0	.056	—	—	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.
Carlos Santana	Infielders	41	batting	19	2	0	.105	—	—	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.
Matt Shaw	Infielders	6	batting	393	89	13	.226	—	—	Average (49) — 298 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 393 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.
Dansby Swanson	Infielders	7	batting	590	144	24	.244	—	—	Average (53) — 166 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 590 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.
Justin Turner	Infielders	3	batting	169	37	3	.219	—	—	Average (47) — 365 of 515 batters in the available 2025 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.
Gage Workman	Infielders	25	batting	14	3	0	.214	—	—	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.
Kevin Alcántara	Outfielders	13	batting	11	4	0	.364	—	—	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.
Owen Caissie	Outfielders	19	batting	26	5	1	.192	—	—	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.
Willi Castro	Outfielders	1	batting	100	17	1	.170	—	—	Below average (43) — 480 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong	Outfielders	52	batting	591	146	31	.247	—	—	Average (54) — 129 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 591 at-bats and 31 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	569	138	23	.243	—	—	Average (52) — 196 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 569 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.
Seiya Suzuki	Outfielders	27	batting	571	140	32	.245	—	—	Average (54) — 129 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 571 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.
Kyle Tucker	Outfielders	30	batting	500	133	22	.266	—	—	Average (57) — 66 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 500 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.
Javier Assad	Pitchers	72	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.00	3.65	Average (51) — 205 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 3.65 over 37.00 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.
Matthew Boyd	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	179.67	3.21	Average (55) — 59 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 179.67 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 Brasier	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.00	4.50	Average (49) — 303 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 26.00 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.
Ben Brown	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	106.33	5.92	Below average (42) — 495 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 5.92 over 106.33 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.
Génesis Cabrera	Pitchers	92	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.33	8.68	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.
Aaron Civale	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	2.08	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.
Tom Cosgrove	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	2.25	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 Flexen	Pitchers	58,77	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.67	3.09	Average (53) — 124 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 3.09 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.
Michael Fulmer	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	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.
Porter Hodge	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	33.00	6.27	Average (46) — 421 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 6.27 over 33.00 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.
Gavin Hollowell	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.33	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.
Cade Horton	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	118.00	2.67	Average (57) — 13 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 2.67 over 118.00 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.
Shota Imanaga	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	144.67	3.73	Average (52) — 170 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 144.67 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.
Brad Keller	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.67	2.07	Average (57) — 13 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 2.07 over 69.67 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.
Andrew Kittredge	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.67	3.32	Average (51) — 205 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 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.
Brooks Kriske	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	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.
Luke Little	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.67	3.38	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.
Julian Merryweather	Pitchers	66	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.67	5.79	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.
Eli Morgan	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	12.27	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.
Daniel Palencia	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	52.67	2.91	Average (54) — 84 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 2.91 over 52.67 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.
Nate Pearson	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.67	9.20	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.
Drew Pomeranz	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.67	2.17	Average (56) — 38 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 2.17 over 49.67 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 Pressly	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.33	4.35	Average (50) — 262 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 4.35 over 41.33 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.
Colin Rea	Pitchers	53	both	1	0	0	.000	153.67	4.10	Average (50) — 262 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 153.67 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.
Ethan Roberts	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Taylor Rogers	Pitchers	17	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.
Michael Soroka	Pitchers	41,99	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.33	1.08	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 Steele	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.67	4.76	Average (49) — 303 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 4.76 over 22.67 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	—	—	—	—	8.00	2.25	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.
Caleb Thielbar	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.00	2.64	Average (55) — 59 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rosters An earned-run average of 2.64 over 58.00 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.
Jordan Wicks	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	6.28	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.
Miguel Amaya	Catchers	9	batting	96	27	4	.281	—	—	Average (55) — 105 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.
Carson Kelly	Catchers	15	batting	369	92	17	.249	—	—	Average (54) — 129 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 369 at-bats and 17 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.
Reese McGuire	Catchers	20	batting	133	30	9	.226	—	—	Average (51) — 224 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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.
Moisés Ballesteros	Infielders	25	batting	57	17	2	.298	—	—	Average (54) — 129 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Jon Berti	Infielders	5	both	100	21	0	.210	3.67	7.36	Average (46) — 395 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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.
Vidal Bruján	Infielders	17	batting	45	10	0	.222	—	—	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.
Michael Busch	Infielders	29	batting	524	137	34	.261	—	—	Average (58) — 48 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 524 at-bats and 34 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	599	178	7	.297	—	—	Strong (60) — 22 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 599 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.
Nicky Lopez	Infielders	12	batting	18	1	0	.056	—	—	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.
Carlos Santana	Infielders	41	batting	19	2	0	.105	—	—	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.
Matt Shaw	Infielders	6	batting	393	89	13	.226	—	—	Average (49) — 298 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 393 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.
Dansby Swanson	Infielders	7	batting	590	144	24	.244	—	—	Average (53) — 166 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 590 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.
Justin Turner	Infielders	3	batting	169	37	3	.219	—	—	Average (47) — 365 of 515 batters in the available 2025 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.
Gage Workman	Infielders	25	batting	14	3	0	.214	—	—	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.
Kevin Alcántara	Outfielders	13	batting	11	4	0	.364	—	—	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.
Owen Caissie	Outfielders	19	batting	26	5	1	.192	—	—	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.
Willi Castro	Outfielders	1	batting	100	17	1	.170	—	—	Below average (43) — 480 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong	Outfielders	4	batting	591	146	31	.247	—	—	Average (54) — 129 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 591 at-bats and 31 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	569	138	23	.243	—	—	Average (52) — 196 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 569 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.
Seiya Suzuki	Outfielders	27	batting	571	140	32	.245	—	—	Average (54) — 129 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 571 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.
Kyle Tucker	Outfielders	30	batting	500	133	22	.266	—	—	Average (57) — 66 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 500 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.

Build a lineup

Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

Game to edit

1. C2. 1B3. 2B4. 3B5. SS6. LF7. CF8. RF9. DH

Pitcher Game seed

Keep the seed to replay the same game; change it to play a different exhibition.

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Simulated exhibition

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Batting lines

Game log for the selected game

Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2025 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T03:10:46.371804+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.