1953 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
Fred Baczewski	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.30	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.
Bubba Church	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	104.33	5.00	Average (45) — 86 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 5.00 over 104.33 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.
Don Elston	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	14.40	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.
Warren Hacker	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	221.67	4.38	Average (49) — 63 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.38 over 221.67 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.
Sheldon Jones	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.40	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.
Bob Kelly	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.53	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 Klippstein	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	167.67	4.83	Average (46) — 82 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.83 over 167.67 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	—	—	—	—	—	4.60	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	—	—	—	—	148.33	5.16	Below average (44) — 92 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 5.16 over 148.33 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.
Paul Minner	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	201.00	4.21	Average (50) — 56 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.21 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.
Bill Moisan	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.40	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.
Howie Pollet	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	111.33	4.12	Average (50) — 56 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.12 over 111.33 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 Rush	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	166.67	4.54	Average (48) — 66 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.54 over 166.67 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 Schultz	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.67	5.40	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.
Duke Simpson	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Jim Willis	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.33	3.12	Average (54) — 29 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.12 over 43.33 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.
Toby Atwell	Catchers	11	batting	74	17	1	.230	—	—	Average (47) — 142 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Joe Garagiola	Catchers	11	batting	228	62	1	.272	—	—	Average (50) — 93 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 228 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.
Clyde McCullough	Catchers	8	batting	229	59	6	.258	—	—	Average (50) — 93 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 229 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.
Carl Sawatski	Catchers	15	batting	59	13	1	.220	—	—	Average (47) — 142 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Gene Baker	Infielders	37	batting	22	5	0	.227	—	—	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.
Ernie Banks	Infielders	14	batting	35	11	2	.314	—	—	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.
Tommy Brown	Infielders	12	batting	138	27	2	.196	—	—	Below average (42) — 183 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 138 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	594	184	18	.309	—	—	Strong (60) — 10 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 594 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.
Randy Jackson	Infielders	2	batting	498	142	19	.285	—	—	Average (56) — 31 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 498 at-bats and 19 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	577	145	8	.251	—	—	Average (48) — 125 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 577 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.
Bob Ramazzotti	Infielders	5	batting	39	6	0	.154	—	—	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	275	69	10	.251	—	—	Average (50) — 93 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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.
Roy Smalley Jr.	Infielders	39	batting	253	63	6	.249	—	—	Average (49) — 106 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 253 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.
Bob Addis	Outfielders	16	batting	12	2	0	.167	—	—	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	7	batting	520	159	3	.306	—	—	Average (57) — 26 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 520 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.
Gene Hermanski	Outfielders	22	batting	40	6	0	.150	—	—	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.
Hal Jeffcoat	Outfielders	4,3	batting	183	43	4	.235	—	—	Average (47) — 142 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 183 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.
Ralph Kiner	Outfielders	4	batting	414	117	28	.283	—	—	Average (58) — 17 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 414 at-bats and 28 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.
Catfish Metkovich	Outfielders	22	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.
Hank Sauer	Outfielders	9	batting	395	104	19	.263	—	—	Average (53) — 57 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 395 at-bats and 19 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.
Paul Schramka	Outfielders	14	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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.
Bob Talbot	Outfielders	10	batting	30	10	0	.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.
Preston Ward	Outfielders	29	batting	100	23	4	.230	—	—	Average (48) — 125 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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	21	6	0	.286	—	—	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.

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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: 1953 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1953 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:02:07.681759+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.