1963 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
Tom Baker	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.00	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 Brewer	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.89	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 Buhl	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	226.00	3.38	Average (52) — 70 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 226.00 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.
Freddie Burdette	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.86	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.
Dick Ellsworth	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	290.67	2.11	Strong (64) — 2 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 2.11 over 290.67 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	—	—	—	—	—	2.83	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	—	—	—	—	165.33	3.92	Average (47) — 113 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 3.92 over 165.33 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.
Larry Jackson	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	275.00	2.55	Strong (60) — 9 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 2.55 over 275.00 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 Koonce	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.67	4.58	Average (45) — 126 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 72.67 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 LeMay	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.28	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.
Lindy McDaniel	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.86	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.
Phil Mudrock	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.
Barney Schultz	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.62	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.
Paul Toth	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	130.67	3.10	Average (54) — 43 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 3.10 over 130.67 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.
Jack Warner	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.78	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.
Cuno Barragan	Catchers	9	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.
Dick Bertell	Catchers	6	batting	322	75	2	.233	—	—	Average (47) — 228 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 322 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.
Merritt Ranew	Catchers	7	batting	154	52	3	.338	—	—	Strong (61) — 16 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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.
Jimmie Schaffer	Catchers	5	batting	142	34	7	.239	—	—	Average (51) — 139 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 142 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.
Ken Aspromonte	Infielders	15	batting	34	5	0	.147	—	—	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	432	98	18	.227	—	—	Average (49) — 175 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 432 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.
John Boccabella	Infielders	22	batting	74	14	1	.189	—	—	Average (46) — 242 of 300 batters in the available 1963 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.
Steve Boros	Infielders	17	batting	90	19	3	.211	—	—	Average (48) — 205 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 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.
Leo Burke	Infielders	15	batting	49	9	2	.184	—	—	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.
Alex Grammas	Infielders	11	batting	27	5	0	.185	—	—	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.
Ken Hubbs	Infielders	16	batting	566	133	8	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 205 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 566 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.
Andre Rodgers	Infielders	18	batting	516	118	5	.229	—	—	Average (46) — 242 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 516 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.
Ron Santo	Infielders	10	batting	630	187	25	.297	—	—	Strong (62) — 12 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 630 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.
Jimmy Stewart	Infielders	19	batting	37	11	0	.297	—	—	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 Will	Infielders	28	batting	23	4	0	.174	—	—	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 Brock	Outfielders	24	batting	547	141	9	.258	—	—	Average (52) — 113 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 547 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.
Ellis Burton	Outfielders	21	batting	322	74	12	.230	—	—	Average (49) — 175 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 322 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.
Billy Cowan	Outfielders	20	batting	36	9	1	.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.
Don Landrum	Outfielders	27	batting	227	55	1	.242	—	—	Average (49) — 175 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 227 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.
Nelson Mathews	Outfielders	23	batting	155	24	4	.155	—	—	Below average (40) — 294 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 155 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.
Billy Williams	Outfielders	26	batting	612	175	25	.286	—	—	Strong (60) — 19 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 612 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.
Bob Kennedy	Outfielders	61	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: 1963 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1963 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:28:08.245345+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.