1983 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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Rich BordiPitchers42pitching—————4.97
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Warren BrusstarPitchers41pitching—————2.35
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bill CampbellPitchers39pitching—————4.49
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Alan HargesheimerPitchers50pitching—————9.00
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Willie HernándezPitchers38pitching—————3.20
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ferguson JenkinsPitchers31No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bill JohnsonPitchers37pitching—————4.38
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Craig LeffertsPitchers32pitching—————3.13
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Paul MoskauPitchers37No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dickie NolesPitchers48No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Reggie PattersonPitchers52No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike ProlyPitchers36pitching—————3.58
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chuck RaineyPitchers30No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rick ReuschelPitchers47No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dick RuthvenPitchers44No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Don SchulzePitchers43No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Lee SmithPitchers46pitching—————1.65
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Steve TroutPitchers34No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jody DavisCatchers7batting51013824.271——
Average (56) — 67 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 510 at-bats and 24 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 DiazCatchers15batting720.286——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Steve LakeCatchers16batting85221.259——
Average (50) — 221 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Larry BowaInfielders1batting4991332.267——
Average (50) — 221 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 499 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.
Bill BucknerInfielders22batting62617516.280——
Average (55) — 87 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 626 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.
Ron CeyInfielders11batting58116024.275——
Average (56) — 67 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 581 at-bats and 24 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.
Fritzie ConnallyInfielders26batting1010.100——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Junior KennedyInfielders15batting2230.136——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Carmelo MartínezInfielders12batting89236.258——
Average (53) — 140 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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.
Dave OwenInfielders19batting2220.091——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dan RohnInfielders17batting31120.387——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ryne SandbergInfielders23batting6331658.261——
Average (50) — 221 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 633 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.
Tom VeryzerInfielders29batting88181.205——
Average (45) — 350 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 88 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.
Thad BosleyOutfielders20batting72212.292——
Average (53) — 140 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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 CarterOutfielders33batting5190.176——
Average (45) — 350 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Leon DurhamOutfielders10batting3378712.258——
Average (52) — 162 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 337 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.
Tom GrantOutfielders38batting2030.150——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mel HallOutfielders27batting41011617.283——
Average (57) — 48 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 410 at-bats and 17 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.
Jay JohnstoneOutfielders21batting140366.257——
Average (52) — 162 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Jerry MoralesOutfielders24batting87170.195——
Below average (44) — 371 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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.
Keith MorelandOutfielders6batting53316116.302——
Strong (60) — 26 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 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.
Wayne NordhagenOutfielders20batting3550.143——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Scot ThompsonOutfielders18batting88170.193——
Below average (44) — 371 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 88 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.
Gary WoodsOutfielders25batting190464.242——
Average (48) — 265 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 190 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.
Jay LoviglioOutfielders17batting100.000——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

Build a lineup

Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1983 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Simulated exhibition

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Batting lines

Game log for the selected game

    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1983 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:30:13.276057+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.