1981 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 Bird	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.33	3.58	Average (51) — 88 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.58 over 75.33 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.
Doug Capilla	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.18	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.
Bill Caudill	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	71.00	5.83	Below average (39) — 207 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 5.83 over 71.00 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.
Rawly Eastwick	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.28	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.
Dave Geisel	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	0.56	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.
Mike Griffin	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	52.00	4.50	Average (47) — 158 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 52.00 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.
Willie Hernández	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.95	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.
Jay Howell	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	4.84	Average (47) — 158 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.84 over 22.33 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.
Ken Kravec	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.33	5.06	Below average (43) — 195 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 5.06 over 78.33 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.
Mike Krukow	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	144.33	3.68	Average (50) — 106 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 144.33 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.
Randy Martz	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	107.67	3.68	Average (50) — 106 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 107.67 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.
Lynn McGlothen	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.67	4.77	Average (45) — 183 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.77 over 54.67 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.
Rick Reuschel	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.67	3.47	Average (51) — 88 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.47 over 85.67 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.
Lee Smith	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.51	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	—	—	—	—	—	5.06	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	158	37	1	.234	—	—	Average (47) — 270 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.
Jody Davis	Catchers	7	batting	180	46	4	.256	—	—	Average (51) — 153 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 180 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.
Barry Foote	Catchers	8	batting	22	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.
Bill Hayes	Catchers	16	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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.
Bill Buckner	Infielders	22	batting	421	131	10	.311	—	—	Strong (61) — 11 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 421 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.
Héctor Cruz	Infielders	27	batting	109	25	7	.229	—	—	Average (51) — 153 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 109 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.
Iván DeJesús	Infielders	11	batting	403	78	0	.194	—	—	Below average (38) — 384 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 403 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 Dillard	Infielders	15	batting	119	26	2	.218	—	—	Average (46) — 309 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
Scott Fletcher	Infielders	20	batting	46	10	0	.217	—	—	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 Reitz	Infielders	44	batting	260	56	2	.215	—	—	Below average (44) — 344 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 260 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.
Joe Strain	Infielders	20	batting	74	14	0	.189	—	—	Below average (44) — 344 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Pat Tabler	Infielders	19	batting	101	19	1	.188	—	—	Below average (44) — 344 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 101 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.
Mike Tyson	Infielders	18	batting	92	17	2	.185	—	—	Below average (44) — 344 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 92 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.
Tye Waller	Infielders	21	batting	71	19	3	.268	—	—	Average (52) — 121 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 71 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.
Bobby Bonds	Outfielders	25	batting	163	35	6	.215	—	—	Average (47) — 270 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 163 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.
Leon Durham	Outfielders	10	batting	328	95	10	.290	—	—	Average (57) — 46 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 328 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.
Mel Hall	Outfielders	32	batting	11	1	1	.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.
Steve Henderson	Outfielders	28	batting	287	84	5	.293	—	—	Average (56) — 59 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 287 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.
Carlos Lezcano	Outfielders	30	batting	14	1	0	.071	—	—	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 Lum	Outfielders	33	batting	58	14	2	.241	—	—	Average (50) — 183 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Jerry Morales	Outfielders	24	batting	245	70	1	.286	—	—	Average (54) — 86 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 245 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.
Scot Thompson	Outfielders	25,29	batting	115	19	0	.165	—	—	Below average (40) — 379 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 115 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.
Jim Tracy	Outfielders	23	batting	63	15	0	.238	—	—	Average (48) — 244 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Gene Krug	Outfielders	47	batting	5	2	0	.400	—	—	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: 1981 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1981 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:00:20.843831+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.