1980 Chicago Cubs

Franchise seasons · 1980s 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
Doug Capilla	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	89.67	4.12	Average (50) — 118 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.12 over 89.67 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.
Bill Caudill	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.19	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.
Willie Hernández	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.40	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.
Mike Krukow	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	205.00	4.39	Average (48) — 158 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.39 over 205.00 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.
Dennis Lamp	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	202.67	5.20	Below average (43) — 210 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 5.20 over 202.67 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.
Randy Martz	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.33	2.08	Average (55) — 37 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 2.08 over 30.33 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.
Lynn McGlothen	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	182.33	4.79	Average (46) — 184 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.79 over 182.33 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.
Rick Reuschel	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	257.00	3.40	Average (55) — 37 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 257.00 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.
George Riley	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.75	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.
Lee Smith	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.91	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.
Bruce Sutter	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.64	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 Tidrow	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.79	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.
Tim Blackwell	Catchers	9	batting	320	87	5	.272	—	—	Average (52) — 163 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 320 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.
Barry Foote	Catchers	8	batting	202	48	6	.238	—	—	Average (48) — 272 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 202 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.
Bill Hayes	Catchers	16	batting	9	2	0	.222	—	—	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.
Mike O'Berry	Catchers	6	batting	48	10	0	.208	—	—	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.
Larry Biittner	Infielders	33	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.
Bill Buckner	Infielders	22	batting	578	187	10	.324	—	—	Strong (62) — 13 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 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.
Iván DeJesús	Infielders	11	batting	618	160	3	.259	—	—	Average (49) — 236 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 618 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.
Steve Dillard	Infielders	15	batting	244	55	4	.225	—	—	Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 244 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.
Cliff Johnson	Infielders	7	batting	196	46	10	.235	—	—	Average (49) — 236 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 196 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.
Mick Kelleher	Infielders	20	batting	96	14	0	.146	—	—	Below average (39) — 431 of 436 batters in the available 1980 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.
Steve Macko	Infielders	12	batting	20	6	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.
Steve Ontiveros	Infielders	16	batting	77	16	1	.208	—	—	Average (46) — 335 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.
Lenny Randle	Infielders	21	batting	489	135	5	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 163 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 489 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.
Mike Tyson	Infielders	2	batting	341	81	3	.238	—	—	Average (46) — 335 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 341 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.
Jesús Figueroa	Outfielders	17	batting	198	50	1	.253	—	—	Average (48) — 272 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Ken Henderson	Outfielders	24	batting	82	16	2	.195	—	—	Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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.
Dave Kingman	Outfielders	10	batting	255	71	18	.278	—	—	Average (57) — 62 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 255 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.
Carlos Lezcano	Outfielders	30	batting	88	18	3	.205	—	—	Average (46) — 335 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 88 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.
Jerry Martin	Outfielders	28	batting	494	112	23	.227	—	—	Average (47) — 302 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 494 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.
Scot Thompson	Outfielders	25	batting	226	48	2	.212	—	—	Below average (43) — 405 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 226 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.
Jim Tracy	Outfielders	23	batting	122	31	3	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 209 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
Mike Vail	Outfielders	27	batting	312	93	6	.298	—	—	Average (56) — 78 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 312 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.

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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: 1980 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1980 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:05:48.612954+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.