1959 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	—	—	—	—	235.33	4.13	Average (50) — 64 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 4.13 over 235.33 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.
John Buzhardt	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	101.33	4.97	Average (45) — 106 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 4.97 over 101.33 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.
Art Ceccarelli	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	102.00	4.76	Average (47) — 91 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 4.76 over 102.00 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.
Ed Donnelly	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.14	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.
Moe Drabowsky	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	141.67	4.13	Average (50) — 64 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 4.13 over 141.67 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.
Dick Drott	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.33	5.93	Average (46) — 96 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 5.93 over 27.33 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	—	—	—	—	—	3.32	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	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.68	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	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	191.00	3.53	Average (54) — 35 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 3.53 over 191.00 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.
Glen Hobbie	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	234.00	3.69	Average (53) — 44 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 3.69 over 234.00 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.
Ben Johnson	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.67	2.16	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.
Morrie Martin	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	19.29	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.
Seth Morehead	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.67	4.82	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	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.67	7.56	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 Porterfield	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	11.37	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 Schaffernoth	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	8.22	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	—	—	—	—	—	2.72	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 Smith	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	81.00	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.
Earl Averill	Catchers	6	batting	186	44	10	.237	—	—	Average (50) — 136 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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.
Cal Neeman	Catchers	11	batting	105	17	3	.162	—	—	Below average (42) — 248 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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.
Sammy Taylor	Catchers	15	batting	353	95	13	.269	—	—	Average (54) — 63 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 353 at-bats and 13 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 Adams	Infielders	16	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.
Ernie Banks	Infielders	14	batting	589	179	45	.304	—	—	Strong (65) — 6 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 589 at-bats and 45 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	477	126	6	.264	—	—	Average (51) — 110 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 477 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.
Don Eaddy	Infielders	18	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.
Johnny Goryl	Infielders	4	batting	48	9	1	.188	—	—	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.
Randy Jackson	Infielders	16	batting	74	18	1	.243	—	—	Average (49) — 155 of 257 batters in the available 1959 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.
Dale Long	Infielders	8	batting	296	70	14	.236	—	—	Average (50) — 136 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 296 at-bats and 14 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	12	batting	294	74	11	.252	—	—	Average (51) — 110 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 294 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.
Art Schult	Infielders	43	batting	118	32	2	.271	—	—	Average (52) — 101 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 118 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.
Tony Taylor	Infielders	5	batting	624	175	8	.280	—	—	Average (54) — 63 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 624 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.
George Altman	Outfielders	21	batting	420	103	12	.245	—	—	Average (49) — 155 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 420 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.
Chick King	Outfielders	20	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.
Walt Moryn	Outfielders	7	batting	381	89	14	.234	—	—	Average (48) — 169 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 381 at-bats and 14 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.
Irv Noren	Outfielders	20	batting	156	50	4	.321	—	—	Average (58) — 26 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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	374	97	11	.259	—	—	Average (52) — 101 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 374 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.
Lee Walls	Outfielders	2	batting	354	91	8	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 110 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 354 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.
Billy Williams	Outfielders	4	batting	33	5	0	.152	—	—	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.
Lou Jackson	Outfielders	22,42	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.

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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: 1959 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1959 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:44:03.040016+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.