1947 Chicago Cubs

Franchise seasons · 1940s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. 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
Hank Borowy	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	183.00	4.38	Average (48) — 70 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 4.38 over 183.00 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.
Bob Carpenter	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	4.91	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.
Bob Chipman	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	134.67	3.68	Average (52) — 45 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 134.67 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.
Paul Erickson	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	174.00	4.34	Average (48) — 70 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 4.34 over 174.00 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.
Ralph Hamner	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.00	2.82	Average (53) — 37 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 2.82 over 25.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Emil Kush	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.36	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.
Doyle Lade	Pitchers	22,23	pitching	—	—	—	—	187.33	3.94	Average (51) — 55 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 187.33 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.
Bill Lee	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Russ Meers	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.48	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.
Russ Meyer	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.40	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.
Ox Miller	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	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.
Claude Passeau	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.33	6.25	Below average (41) — 103 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 6.25 over 63.33 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.
Freddy Schmidt	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	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.
Johnny Schmitz	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	207.00	3.22	Average (56) — 17 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 3.22 over 207.00 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.
Hank Wyse	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	142.00	4.31	Average (49) — 67 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 4.31 over 142.00 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.
Mickey Livingston	Catchers	11	batting	33	7	0	.212	—	—	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.
Clyde McCullough	Catchers	8	batting	234	59	3	.252	—	—	Average (49) — 109 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 234 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.
Bob Scheffing	Catchers	10	batting	363	96	5	.264	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 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.
Dewey Williams	Catchers	12	batting	2	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.
Lonny Frey	Infielders	22	batting	43	9	0	.209	—	—	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.
Stan Hack	Infielders	6	batting	240	65	0	.271	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 240 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.
Don Johnson	Infielders	20	batting	402	104	3	.259	—	—	Average (50) — 96 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 402 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.
Billy Jurges	Infielders	45	batting	40	8	1	.200	—	—	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.
Peanuts Lowrey	Infielders	47	batting	448	126	5	.281	—	—	Average (54) — 48 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 448 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.
Ray Mack	Infielders	49	batting	78	17	2	.218	—	—	Average (48) — 126 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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.
Sal Madrid	Infielders	21	batting	24	3	0	.125	—	—	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.
Lennie Merullo	Infielders	21	batting	373	90	0	.241	—	—	Average (46) — 151 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 373 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.
Hank Schenz	Infielders	5	batting	14	1	0	.071	—	—	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.
Bobby Sturgeon	Infielders	7	batting	232	59	0	.254	—	—	Average (48) — 126 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 232 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.
Eddie Waitkus	Infielders	36	batting	514	150	2	.292	—	—	Average (55) — 39 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 514 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.
Cliff Aberson	Outfielders	11	batting	140	39	4	.279	—	—	Average (53) — 62 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Phil Cavarretta	Outfielders	44	batting	459	144	2	.314	—	—	Average (58) — 19 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 459 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.
Dom Dallessandro	Outfielders	46	batting	115	33	1	.287	—	—	Average (53) — 62 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 115 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.
Bill Nicholson	Outfielders	43	batting	487	119	26	.244	—	—	Average (52) — 72 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 487 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.
Andy Pafko	Outfielders	48	batting	513	155	13	.302	—	—	Average (59) — 12 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 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.
Marv Rickert	Outfielders	35	batting	137	20	2	.146	—	—	Below average (38) — 190 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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.

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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: 1947 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1947 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:18:44.407185+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.