1984 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
Porfi Altamirano	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.76	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 Bordi	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	83.33	3.46	Average (53) — 70 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 3.46 over 83.33 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.
Warren Brusstar	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.11	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.
Dennis Eckersley	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	160.33	3.03	Average (58) — 17 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 3.03 over 160.33 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.
George Frazier	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.10	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 Johnson	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.69	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.
Ron Meridith	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.38	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.
Dickie Noles	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.15	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.
Reggie Patterson	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	10.50	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.
Chuck Rainey	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	88.33	4.28	Average (49) — 120 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 4.28 over 88.33 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	47,48	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.33	5.17	Below average (43) — 176 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 5.17 over 92.33 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.
Dick Ruthven	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	126.67	5.04	Below average (43) — 176 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 5.04 over 126.67 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.
Scott Sanderson	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	140.67	3.14	Average (57) — 28 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 3.14 over 140.67 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 Schulze	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	12.00	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.
Lee Smith	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.65	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 Stoddard	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.82	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.
Rick Sutcliffe	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	150.33	2.69	Strong (60) — 6 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 2.69 over 150.33 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.
Steve Trout	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	190.00	3.41	Average (55) — 46 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 3.41 over 190.00 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.
Jody Davis	Catchers	7	batting	523	134	19	.256	—	—	Average (52) — 141 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 523 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.
Ron Hassey	Catchers	15	batting	33	11	2	.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.
Steve Lake	Catchers	16	batting	54	12	2	.222	—	—	Average (49) — 254 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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.
Larry Bowa	Infielders	1	batting	391	87	0	.223	—	—	Average (45) — 369 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 391 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.
Bill Buckner	Infielders	22	batting	43	9	0	.209	—	—	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 Cey	Infielders	11	batting	505	121	25	.240	—	—	Average (51) — 173 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 505 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.
Leon Durham	Infielders	10	batting	473	132	23	.279	—	—	Average (56) — 44 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 473 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.
Richie Hebner	Infielders	18	batting	81	27	2	.333	—	—	Average (55) — 65 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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 Owen	Infielders	19	batting	93	18	1	.194	—	—	Average (46) — 350 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
Dan Rohn	Infielders	17	batting	31	4	1	.129	—	—	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.
Ryne Sandberg	Infielders	23	batting	636	200	19	.314	—	—	Strong (60) — 9 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 636 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.
Tom Veryzer	Infielders	29	batting	74	14	0	.189	—	—	Average (46) — 350 of 413 batters in the available 1984 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.
Thad Bosley	Outfielders	27	batting	98	29	2	.296	—	—	Average (53) — 119 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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.
Henry Cotto	Outfielders	28	batting	146	40	0	.274	—	—	Average (51) — 173 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 146 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.
Bob Dernier	Outfielders	20	batting	536	149	3	.278	—	—	Average (53) — 119 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 536 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.
Mel Hall	Outfielders	27	batting	150	42	4	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 119 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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 Hatcher	Outfielders	22	batting	9	1	0	.111	—	—	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.
Jay Johnstone	Outfielders	21	batting	73	21	0	.288	—	—	Average (52) — 141 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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.
Davey Lopes	Outfielders	12	batting	17	4	0	.235	—	—	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.
Gary Matthews	Outfielders	36	batting	491	143	14	.291	—	—	Average (56) — 44 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 491 at-bats and 14 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 Moreland	Outfielders	6	batting	495	138	16	.279	—	—	Average (55) — 65 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 495 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.
Gary Woods	Outfielders	25	batting	98	23	3	.235	—	—	Average (49) — 254 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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.

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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: 1984 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1984 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:20:23.403603+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.