1956 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
John Briggs	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.69	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 Brosnan	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	95.00	3.79	Average (52) — 45 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.79 over 95.00 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.
Jim Davis	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	120.33	3.66	Average (53) — 39 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.66 over 120.33 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.
Moe Drabowsky	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.00	2.47	Average (56) — 17 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 2.47 over 51.00 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.
Warren Hacker	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	168.00	4.66	Average (47) — 84 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.66 over 168.00 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.
Dave Hillman	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.33	2.19	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 Hughes	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.16	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.
Sam Jones	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	188.67	3.91	Average (52) — 45 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 188.67 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.
Don Kaiser	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	150.33	3.59	Average (54) — 32 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 150.33 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.
Turk Lown	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.58	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	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	57.00	6.32	Below average (42) — 101 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 6.32 over 57.00 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.
Paul Minner	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.00	6.89	Below average (41) — 105 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 6.89 over 47.00 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.
George Piktuzis	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.20	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.
Bob Rush	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	239.67	3.19	Average (57) — 12 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.19 over 239.67 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.
Bill Tremel	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Vito Valentinetti	Pitchers	57	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.
Harry Chiti	Catchers	32	batting	203	43	4	.212	—	—	Below average (44) — 175 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 203 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.
Jim Fanning	Catchers	1	batting	4	1	0	.250	—	—	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.
Hobie Landrith	Catchers	15	batting	312	69	4	.221	—	—	Below average (44) — 175 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 312 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.
Clyde McCullough	Catchers	8	batting	19	4	0	.211	—	—	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.
El Tappe	Catchers	55	batting	1	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.
Gene Baker	Infielders	37	batting	546	141	12	.258	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 546 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.
Ernie Banks	Infielders	14	batting	538	160	28	.297	—	—	Strong (61) — 16 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 538 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.
Dee Fondy	Infielders	40	batting	543	146	9	.269	—	—	Average (52) — 73 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 543 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.
Don Hoak	Infielders	7	batting	424	91	5	.215	—	—	Below average (42) — 199 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 424 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.
Frank Kellert	Infielders	5	batting	129	24	4	.186	—	—	Below average (43) — 191 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 129 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.
Jerry Kindall	Infielders	23	batting	55	9	0	.164	—	—	Below average (43) — 191 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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 Miksis	Infielders	21	batting	356	85	9	.239	—	—	Average (48) — 130 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 356 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.
Ed Winceniak	Infielders	12	batting	17	2	0	.118	—	—	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.
Solly Drake	Outfielders	47	batting	215	55	2	.256	—	—	Average (49) — 118 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 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.
Monte Irvin	Outfielders	39	batting	339	92	15	.271	—	—	Average (55) — 43 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 339 at-bats and 15 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 King	Outfielders	48	batting	317	79	15	.249	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 317 at-bats and 15 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.
Walt Moryn	Outfielders	43	batting	529	151	23	.285	—	—	Average (58) — 25 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 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.
Gale Wade	Outfielders	2	batting	12	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.
Pete Whisenant	Outfielders	30	batting	314	75	11	.239	—	—	Average (49) — 118 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 314 at-bats and 11 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.
Owen Friend	Outfielders	3	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.
Richie Myers	Outfielders	10	batting	1	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.

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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: 1956 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1956 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:53:29.891635+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.