1966 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
Ted Abernathy	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.18	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.
Ernie Broglio	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.33	6.35	Below average (39) — 157 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 6.35 over 62.33 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.
Bob Buhl	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.
Len Church	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.50	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.
Bill Connors	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.31	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.
Dave Dowling	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	2.00	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.
Arnold Earley	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.57	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	—	—	—	—	269.33	3.98	Average (48) — 106 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 3.98 over 269.33 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.
Chuck Estrada	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.30	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 Faul	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.33	5.08	Average (45) — 128 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 5.08 over 51.33 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.
Bill Hands	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	159.00	4.58	Average (45) — 128 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 159.00 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.
Chuck Hartenstein	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.93	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 Hendley	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.91	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.
Billy Hoeft	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.61	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.
Ken Holtzman	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	220.67	3.79	Average (50) — 79 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 3.79 over 220.67 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.
Larry Jackson	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	13.50	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.
Ferguson Jenkins	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	182.00	3.31	Average (53) — 49 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 3.31 over 182.00 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	—	—	—	—	—	3.81	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 Lee	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.11	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.
Fred Norman	Pitchers	41	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.
Rich Nye	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.00	2.12	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.
Robin Roberts	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.33	6.14	Below average (41) — 152 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 6.14 over 48.33 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.
Curt Simmons	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.33	4.07	Average (49) — 95 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 4.07 over 77.33 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 Bryant	Catchers	25	batting	26	8	0	.308	—	—	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 Hundley	Catchers	9	batting	526	124	19	.236	—	—	Average (50) — 152 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 526 at-bats and 19 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.
Chris Krug	Catchers	25	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.
Joey Amalfitano	Infielders	17	batting	38	6	0	.158	—	—	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	139	15	.272	—	—	Average (56) — 58 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 511 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.
Glenn Beckert	Infielders	18	batting	656	188	1	.287	—	—	Average (56) — 58 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 656 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.
Ron Campbell	Infielders	23	batting	60	13	0	.217	—	—	Average (47) — 223 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
John Herrnstein	Infielders	7	batting	17	3	0	.176	—	—	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 Kessinger	Infielders	11	batting	533	146	1	.274	—	—	Average (53) — 95 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 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.
Roberto Peña	Infielders	28	batting	17	3	0	.176	—	—	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.
Paul Popovich	Infielders	22	batting	6	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.
Ron Santo	Infielders	10	batting	561	175	30	.312	—	—	Strong (66) — 7 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 561 at-bats and 30 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 Thomas	Infielders	8	batting	149	36	1	.242	—	—	Average (49) — 178 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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.
George Altman	Outfielders	21	batting	185	41	5	.222	—	—	Average (47) — 223 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 185 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.
John Boccabella	Outfielders	12	batting	206	47	6	.228	—	—	Average (48) — 198 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 206 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.
Byron Browne	Outfielders	29	batting	419	102	16	.243	—	—	Average (51) — 127 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 419 at-bats and 16 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.
Ty Cline	Outfielders	20	batting	17	6	0	.353	—	—	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.
Wes Covington	Outfielders	43	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.
Marty Keough	Outfielders	28	batting	26	6	0	.231	—	—	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.
Harvey Kuenn	Outfielders	7	batting	3	1	0	.333	—	—	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.
Adolfo Phillips	Outfielders	20,41	batting	416	109	16	.262	—	—	Average (55) — 70 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 416 at-bats and 16 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 Raudman	Outfielders	27	batting	29	7	0	.241	—	—	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.
Jimmy Stewart	Outfielders	19	batting	90	16	0	.178	—	—	Below average (43) — 284 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 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.
Carl Warwick	Outfielders	23	batting	22	5	0	.227	—	—	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.
Billy Williams	Outfielders	26	batting	648	179	29	.276	—	—	Average (58) — 32 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 648 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.
Frank Thomas	Outfielders	34	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.

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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: 1966 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1966 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:15:34.034190+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.