1951 Chicago Cubs

Franchise seasons · 1950s 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
Monk Dubiel	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.30	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.
Warren Hacker	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	13.50	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.
Joe Hatten	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.33	5.14	Average (46) — 84 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 5.14 over 75.33 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.
Frank Hiller	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	141.33	4.84	Average (47) — 81 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 4.84 over 141.33 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 Kelly	Pitchers	18,33	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.67	4.66	Average (48) — 77 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 4.66 over 123.67 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.
Johnny Klippstein	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.67	4.29	Average (50) — 61 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 4.29 over 123.67 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	—	—	—	—	—	2.64	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.
Turk Lown	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	127.00	5.46	Below average (43) — 104 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 5.46 over 127.00 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	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	145.67	4.45	Average (49) — 68 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 4.45 over 145.67 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 Minner	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	201.67	3.79	Average (54) — 24 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 3.79 over 201.67 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.
Bob Rush	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	211.33	3.83	Average (54) — 24 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 211.33 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.
Johnny Schmitz	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.00	8.00	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.
Bob Schultz	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.33	5.24	Average (46) — 84 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 5.24 over 77.33 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.
Andy Varga	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.00	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	11	batting	219	55	2	.251	—	—	Average (49) — 121 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 219 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.
Harry Chiti	Catchers	32	batting	31	11	0	.355	—	—	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.
Bruce Edwards	Catchers	8	batting	141	33	3	.234	—	—	Average (48) — 133 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 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.
Mickey Owen	Catchers	12	batting	125	23	0	.184	—	—	Below average (41) — 202 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 125 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.
Rube Walker	Catchers	8	batting	107	25	2	.234	—	—	Average (48) — 133 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 107 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.
Phil Cavarretta	Infielders	44	batting	206	64	6	.311	—	—	Average (59) — 14 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 206 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.
Chuck Connors	Infielders	40	batting	201	48	2	.239	—	—	Average (47) — 152 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 201 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.
Jack Cusick	Infielders	37	batting	164	29	2	.177	—	—	Below average (40) — 206 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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.
Dee Fondy	Infielders	40	batting	170	46	3	.271	—	—	Average (52) — 79 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 170 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.
Randy Jackson	Infielders	2	batting	557	153	16	.275	—	—	Average (55) — 53 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 557 at-bats and 16 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 Miksis	Infielders	21	batting	421	112	4	.266	—	—	Average (51) — 91 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 421 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.
Bob Ramazzotti	Infielders	5	batting	158	39	1	.247	—	—	Average (48) — 133 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.
Fred Richards	Infielders	6	batting	27	8	0	.296	—	—	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	39	13	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.
Roy Smalley Jr.	Infielders	39	batting	238	55	8	.231	—	—	Average (48) — 133 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 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	21	batting	192	41	0	.214	—	—	Below average (43) — 185 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 192 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.
Frank Baumholtz	Outfielders	7	batting	560	159	2	.284	—	—	Average (54) — 59 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 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 Borkowski	Outfielders	22	batting	89	14	0	.157	—	—	Below average (40) — 206 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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.
Gene Hermanski	Outfielders	48	batting	231	65	3	.281	—	—	Average (53) — 70 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 231 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.
Hal Jeffcoat	Outfielders	4	batting	278	76	4	.273	—	—	Average (53) — 70 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 278 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.
Carmen Mauro	Outfielders	41	batting	29	5	0	.172	—	—	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.
Andy Pafko	Outfielders	48	batting	178	47	12	.264	—	—	Average (55) — 53 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 178 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.
Hank Sauer	Outfielders	9	batting	525	138	30	.263	—	—	Average (56) — 40 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 525 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.

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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: 1951 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1951 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:07:34.652143+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.