1958 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
Bob Anderson	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	65.67	3.97	Average (51) — 62 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 65.67 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.
John Briggs	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	95.67	4.52	Average (48) — 92 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 4.52 over 95.67 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.
Jim Brosnan	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.67	3.14	Average (53) — 39 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 3.14 over 51.67 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.
Moe Drabowsky	Pitchers	26	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dick Drott	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	167.33	5.43	Below average (42) — 128 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 5.43 over 167.33 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.
Dick Ellsworth	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.33	15.43	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.
Don Elston	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.88	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.
Gene Fodge	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.67	4.76	Average (48) — 92 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 4.76 over 39.67 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.
Hersh Freeman	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.31	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.
Bill Henry	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.88	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.
Dave Hillman	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.67	3.15	Average (55) — 23 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 3.15 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.
Glen Hobbie	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	168.33	3.74	Average (52) — 54 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 168.33 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	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Ed Mayer	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.80	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.
Dolan Nichols	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.01	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.
Taylor Phillips	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	170.33	4.76	Average (46) — 112 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 4.76 over 170.33 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 Rodríguez	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.36	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.
Elmer Singleton	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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.
Marcelino Solis	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	52.00	6.06	Below average (43) — 125 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 6.06 over 52.00 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 Neeman	Catchers	11	batting	201	52	12	.259	—	—	Average (53) — 72 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 201 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.
El Tappe	Catchers	10	batting	28	6	0	.214	—	—	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.
Sammy Taylor	Catchers	15	batting	301	78	6	.259	—	—	Average (50) — 117 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 301 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.
Moe Thacker	Catchers	19,23	batting	24	6	2	.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.
Bobby Adams	Infielders	16	batting	96	27	0	.281	—	—	Average (51) — 99 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.
Ernie Banks	Infielders	14	batting	617	193	47	.313	—	—	Strong (65) — 3 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 617 at-bats and 47 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.
Alvin Dark	Infielders	17	batting	464	137	3	.295	—	—	Average (55) — 47 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 464 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.
Johnny Goryl	Infielders	4	batting	219	53	4	.242	—	—	Average (48) — 158 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 219 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	6	1	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.
Dale Long	Infielders	8	batting	480	130	20	.271	—	—	Average (54) — 61 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 480 at-bats and 20 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 Marshall	Infielders	27	batting	81	22	5	.272	—	—	Average (53) — 72 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
Paul Smith	Infielders	19	batting	20	3	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.
Tony Taylor	Infielders	5	batting	497	117	6	.235	—	—	Average (46) — 191 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 497 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.
Jim Bolger	Outfielders	3	batting	120	27	1	.225	—	—	Average (46) — 191 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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.
Lou Jackson	Outfielders	22	batting	35	6	1	.171	—	—	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.
Chick King	Outfielders	20	batting	8	2	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.
Walt Moryn	Outfielders	7	batting	512	135	26	.264	—	—	Average (54) — 61 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 512 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.
Chuck Tanner	Outfielders	6	batting	103	27	4	.262	—	—	Average (51) — 99 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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.
Bobby Thomson	Outfielders	9	batting	547	155	21	.283	—	—	Average (56) — 37 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 547 at-bats and 21 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.
Lee Walls	Outfielders	2	batting	513	156	24	.304	—	—	Strong (61) — 13 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 at-bats and 24 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 Will	Outfielders	16	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.
Frank Ernaga	Outfielders	17	batting	8	1	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.
Gabe Gabler	Outfielders	24	batting	3	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.
Footer Johnson	Outfielders	12	batting	5	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.
Gordon Massa	Outfielders	22	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.
Bobby Morgan	Outfielders	12	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: 1958 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1958 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:47:25.213738+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.