1961 Chicago Cubs

Franchise seasons · 1960s 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	—	—	—	—	152.00	4.26	Average (50) — 84 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 152.00 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 Brewer	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	86.67	5.82	Below average (42) — 137 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 5.82 over 86.67 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 Burwell	Pitchers	34	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.
Don Cardwell	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	259.33	3.82	Average (53) — 46 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.82 over 259.33 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.
Jack Curtis	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	180.33	4.89	Average (46) — 117 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.89 over 180.33 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 Drott	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	98.00	4.22	Average (50) — 84 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.22 over 98.00 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.
Dick Ellsworth	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	186.67	3.86	Average (52) — 58 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 186.67 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 Elston	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.59	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.
Glen Hobbie	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	198.67	4.26	Average (50) — 84 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 198.67 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.
Joe Schaffernoth	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.34	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.
Barney Schultz	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.70	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.
Mel Wright	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.71	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.
Cuno Barragan	Catchers	9	batting	28	6	1	.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.
Dick Bertell	Catchers	6	batting	267	73	2	.273	—	—	Average (51) — 121 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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.
Sammy Taylor	Catchers	7	batting	235	56	8	.238	—	—	Average (48) — 188 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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.
Moe Thacker	Catchers	8	batting	35	6	0	.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.
Ernie Banks	Infielders	14	batting	511	142	29	.278	—	—	Average (57) — 40 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 511 at-bats and 29 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 Bouchee	Infielders	11	batting	319	79	12	.248	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 319 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.
Ken Hubbs	Infielders	33	batting	28	5	1	.179	—	—	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.
Jerry Kindall	Infielders	16	batting	310	75	9	.242	—	—	Average (48) — 188 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 310 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.
Moe Morhardt	Infielders	25	batting	18	5	0	.278	—	—	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.
Mel Roach	Infielders	12	batting	39	5	0	.128	—	—	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.
Andre Rodgers	Infielders	18	batting	214	57	6	.266	—	—	Average (52) — 103 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 214 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.
Ron Santo	Infielders	10	batting	578	164	23	.284	—	—	Average (56) — 53 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 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.
Don Zimmer	Infielders	17	batting	477	120	13	.252	—	—	Average (49) — 165 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 477 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.
George Altman	Outfielders	21	batting	518	157	27	.303	—	—	Strong (61) — 15 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 518 at-bats and 27 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.
Richie Ashburn	Outfielders	1	batting	307	79	0	.257	—	—	Average (48) — 188 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 307 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.
Lou Brock	Outfielders	24	batting	11	1	0	.091	—	—	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 Drake	Outfielders	19	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.
Al Heist	Outfielders	22	batting	321	82	7	.255	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 321 at-bats and 7 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.
Nelson Mathews	Outfielders	23	batting	9	1	0	.111	—	—	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.
Jim McAnany	Outfielders	20	batting	10	3	0	.300	—	—	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.
Danny Murphy	Outfielders	27	batting	13	5	2	.385	—	—	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 Thomas	Outfielders	25	batting	50	13	2	.260	—	—	Average (51) — 121 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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 Will	Outfielders	28	batting	113	29	0	.257	—	—	Average (49) — 165 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Billy Williams	Outfielders	26	batting	529	147	25	.278	—	—	Average (56) — 53 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 at-bats and 25 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 Freese	Outfielders	8	batting	7	2	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.
Harry Craft	Outfielders	53	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.
Vedie Himsl	Outfielders	54	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.
Lou Klein	Outfielders	60	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.
El Tappe	Outfielders	52	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.

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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: 1961 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1961 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:36:37.275061+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.