2000 Chicago Cubs

Franchise seasons · 2000s 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
Rick Aguilera	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.91	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.
Jamie Arnold	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.67	6.61	Average (49) — 214 of 292 pitchers in the available 2000 rosters An earned-run average of 6.61 over 32.67 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 Downs	Pitchers	35,37	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.00	5.17	Average (50) — 170 of 292 pitchers in the available 2000 rosters An earned-run average of 5.17 over 94.00 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.
Kyle Farnsworth	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.43	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.
Daniel Garibay	Pitchers	76	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.67	6.03	Average (49) — 214 of 292 pitchers in the available 2000 rosters An earned-run average of 6.03 over 74.67 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.
Mark Guthrie	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.82	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.
Félix Heredia	Pitchers	49	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.
Matt Karchner	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.14	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.
Jon Lieber	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	251.00	4.41	Average (52) — 71 of 292 pitchers in the available 2000 rosters An earned-run average of 4.41 over 251.00 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.
Andrew Lorraine	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.00	6.47	Average (49) — 214 of 292 pitchers in the available 2000 rosters An earned-run average of 6.47 over 32.00 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.
Oswaldo Mairena	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	18.00	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.
Joey Nation	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.67	6.94	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.
Phil Norton	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	9.35	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.
Will Ohman	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.10	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.
Ruben Quevedo	Pitchers	48	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Steve Rain	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.35	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.
Jerry Spradlin	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.00	8.40	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.
Todd Van Poppel	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.75	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.
Kevin Tapani	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	195.67	5.01	Average (51) — 113 of 292 pitchers in the available 2000 rosters An earned-run average of 5.01 over 195.67 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.
Ismael Valdes	Pitchers	59	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Brian Williams	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.62	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.
Kerry Wood	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	137.00	4.80	Average (51) — 113 of 292 pitchers in the available 2000 rosters An earned-run average of 4.80 over 137.00 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.
Tim Worrell	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.47	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.
Danny Young	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	21.00	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.
Joe Girardi	Catchers	8	batting	363	101	6	.278	—	—	Average (51) — 212 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 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.
Mike Mahoney	Catchers	58	batting	7	2	0	.286	—	—	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.
Jeff Reed	Catchers	16	batting	229	49	4	.214	—	—	Below average (42) — 483 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 229 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.
Shane Andrews	Infielders	24	batting	192	44	14	.229	—	—	Average (48) — 317 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 192 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.
Mark Grace	Infielders	17	batting	510	143	11	.280	—	—	Average (52) — 176 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 510 at-bats and 11 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.
Willie Greene	Infielders	39	batting	299	60	10	.201	—	—	Below average (40) — 501 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 299 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.
Ricky Gutiérrez	Infielders	12	batting	449	124	11	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 176 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 449 at-bats and 11 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.
Jeff Huson	Infielders	29	batting	130	28	0	.215	—	—	Below average (43) — 472 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 130 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.
Cole Liniak	Infielders	18	batting	3	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.
Chad Meyers	Infielders	20	batting	52	9	0	.173	—	—	Below average (44) — 450 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
José Nieves	Infielders	11	batting	198	42	5	.212	—	—	Below average (43) — 472 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Augie Ojeda	Infielders	55,57	batting	77	17	2	.221	—	—	Average (46) — 383 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.
Eric Young	Infielders	7	batting	607	180	6	.297	—	—	Average (54) — 120 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 607 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.
Julio Zuleta	Infielders	15	batting	68	20	3	.294	—	—	Average (53) — 151 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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.
Tarrik Brock	Outfielders	22	batting	12	2	0	.167	—	—	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.
Brant Brown	Outfielders	35,37	batting	89	14	3	.157	—	—	Below average (41) — 491 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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.
Roosevelt Brown	Outfielders	28	batting	91	32	3	.352	—	—	Average (58) — 60 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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.
Damon Buford	Outfielders	9	batting	495	124	15	.251	—	—	Average (48) — 317 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 495 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.
Ross Gload	Outfielders	6	batting	31	6	1	.194	—	—	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.
Raúl González	Outfielders	30	batting	2	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.
Glenallen Hill	Outfielders	6	batting	168	44	11	.262	—	—	Average (52) — 176 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 at-bats and 11 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 Martinez	Outfielders	1	batting	54	10	0	.185	—	—	Below average (44) — 450 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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 Matthews Jr.	Outfielders	51	batting	158	30	4	.190	—	—	Below average (41) — 491 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.
Corey Patterson	Outfielders	27	batting	42	7	2	.167	—	—	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.
Henry Rodríguez	Outfielders	40	batting	259	65	18	.251	—	—	Average (51) — 212 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 259 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.
Sammy Sosa	Outfielders	21	batting	604	193	50	.320	—	—	Strong (65) — 11 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 604 at-bats and 50 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.
Rondell White	Outfielders	22	batting	67	22	2	.328	—	—	Average (55) — 103 of 506 batters in the available 2000 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.

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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: 2000 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2000 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T07:43:05.039904+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.