1949 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
Dewey Adkins	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	82.33	5.68	Below average (43) — 94 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 5.68 over 82.33 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.
Bob Chipman	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	113.33	3.97	Average (53) — 35 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 113.33 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.
Mort Cooper	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	inf	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.
Jess Dobernic	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	20.25	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.
Monk Dubiel	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	147.67	4.14	Average (52) — 44 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 147.67 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.
Warren Hacker	Pitchers	17,18	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.67	4.23	Average (51) — 51 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 4.23 over 125.67 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.
Ralph Hamner	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.33	8.76	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.
Emil Kush	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.78	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	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	129.67	5.00	Average (46) — 83 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 5.00 over 129.67 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.
Dutch Leonard	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	180.00	4.15	Average (52) — 44 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 4.15 over 180.00 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.
Cal McLish	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.00	5.87	Average (47) — 77 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 5.87 over 23.00 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 Muncrief	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.56	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 Rush	Pitchers	17,30	pitching	—	—	—	—	201.00	4.07	Average (52) — 44 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 4.07 over 201.00 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.
Johnny Schmitz	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	207.00	4.35	Average (50) — 61 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 4.35 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.
Lefty Sloat	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	7.00	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.
Smoky Burgess	Catchers	4,8	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rube Novotney	Catchers	9	batting	67	18	0	.269	—	—	Average (50) — 102 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Mickey Owen	Catchers	9,10	batting	198	54	2	.273	—	—	Average (51) — 79 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Bob Scheffing	Catchers	10	batting	149	40	3	.268	—	—	Average (51) — 79 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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.
Rube Walker	Catchers	8	batting	172	42	3	.244	—	—	Average (48) — 128 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 172 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.
Phil Cavarretta	Infielders	44	batting	360	106	8	.294	—	—	Average (56) — 37 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 360 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.
Frankie Gustine	Infielders	6	batting	261	59	4	.226	—	—	Average (45) — 166 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 261 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.
Clarence Maddern	Infielders	22	batting	9	3	1	.333	—	—	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.
Gene Mauch	Infielders	33	batting	150	37	1	.247	—	—	Average (48) — 128 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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.
Bob Ramazzotti	Infielders	5	batting	190	34	0	.179	—	—	Below average (38) — 191 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 190 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.
Herman Reich	Infielders	22	batting	386	108	3	.280	—	—	Average (52) — 68 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 386 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.
Hank Schenz	Infielders	5	batting	14	6	0	.429	—	—	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.
Bill Serena	Infielders	6	batting	37	8	1	.216	—	—	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.
Roy Smalley Jr.	Infielders	39	batting	477	117	8	.245	—	—	Average (47) — 143 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 477 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.
Wayne Terwilliger	Infielders	6	batting	112	25	2	.223	—	—	Average (46) — 157 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 112 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.
Emil Verban	Infielders	7	batting	343	99	0	.289	—	—	Average (53) — 56 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 343 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.
Cliff Aberson	Outfielders	11	batting	7	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.
Frank Baumholtz	Outfielders	47	batting	164	37	1	.226	—	—	Average (45) — 166 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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.
Hank Edwards	Outfielders	16	batting	176	51	7	.290	—	—	Average (56) — 37 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 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.
Hal Jeffcoat	Outfielders	4,19	batting	363	89	2	.245	—	—	Average (47) — 143 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 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.
Peanuts Lowrey	Outfielders	47	batting	111	30	2	.270	—	—	Average (51) — 79 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 111 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.
Andy Pafko	Outfielders	48	batting	519	146	18	.281	—	—	Average (56) — 37 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 519 at-bats and 18 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 Sauer	Outfielders	43	batting	357	104	27	.291	—	—	Strong (61) — 8 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 357 at-bats and 27 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.
Harry Walker	Outfielders	43	batting	159	42	1	.264	—	—	Average (50) — 102 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 159 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.
Jim Kirby	Outfielders	36	batting	2	1	0	.500	—	—	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.

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: 1949 Boston Red Sox. 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.

Restore a lineup file

Simulated exhibition

Choose a lineup to play an exhibition.

Batting lines

Game log for the selected game

Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1949 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:13:09.364657+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.