2001 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
Manny Aybar	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.35	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.
Jason Bere	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	188.00	4.31	Average (52) — 69 of 297 pitchers in the available 2001 rosters An earned-run average of 4.31 over 188.00 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.
Joe Borowski	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.67	32.40	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.
Scott Chiasson	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.70	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.
Juan Cruz	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.67	3.22	Average (52) — 69 of 297 pitchers in the available 2001 rosters An earned-run average of 3.22 over 44.67 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.
Courtney Duncan	Pitchers	55	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.
Kyle Farnsworth	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.74	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.
Jeff Fassero	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.42	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 Fyhrie	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.20	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.
Tom Gordon	Pitchers	45	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.
Félix Heredia	Pitchers	94	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.17	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	—	—	—	—	232.33	3.80	Average (53) — 38 of 297 pitchers in the available 2001 rosters An earned-run average of 3.80 over 232.33 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.
Ron Mahay	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.61	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	—	—	—	—	—	7.71	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	—	—	—	—	168.33	4.49	Average (51) — 119 of 297 pitchers in the available 2001 rosters An earned-run average of 4.49 over 168.33 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.
Julián Tavárez	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	161.33	4.52	Average (51) — 119 of 297 pitchers in the available 2001 rosters An earned-run average of 4.52 over 161.33 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.
Todd Van Poppel	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.52	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.
David Weathers	Pitchers	49	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.
Kerry Wood	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	174.33	3.36	Average (54) — 13 of 297 pitchers in the available 2001 rosters An earned-run average of 3.36 over 174.33 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.
Carlos Zambrano	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	15.26	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	27	batting	229	58	3	.253	—	—	Average (48) — 313 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 229 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.
Todd Hundley	Catchers	99,9	batting	246	46	12	.187	—	—	Below average (41) — 484 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 246 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.
Robert Machado	Catchers	72	batting	135	30	2	.222	—	—	Average (45) — 414 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Miguel Cairo	Infielders	40	batting	123	35	2	.285	—	—	Average (52) — 175 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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.
Ron Coomer	Infielders	6	batting	528	153	8	.290	—	—	Average (55) — 95 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 528 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.
Delino DeShields	Infielders	16	batting	163	45	2	.276	—	—	Average (51) — 208 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 163 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.
Ricky Gutiérrez	Infielders	12	batting	349	91	10	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 208 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 349 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.
Fred McGriff	Infielders	29	batting	170	48	12	.282	—	—	Average (56) — 82 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 170 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.
Bill Mueller	Infielders	33	batting	210	62	6	.295	—	—	Average (55) — 95 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 210 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.
Augie Ojeda	Infielders	1	batting	144	29	1	.201	—	—	Below average (42) — 471 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 144 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.
Jason Smith	Infielders	56	batting	1	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.
Matt Stairs	Infielders	30	batting	340	85	17	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 208 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 340 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.
Eric Young	Infielders	7	batting	603	168	6	.279	—	—	Average (52) — 175 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 603 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	106	23	6	.217	—	—	Average (47) — 356 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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.
Roosevelt Brown	Outfielders	28	batting	83	22	4	.265	—	—	Average (51) — 208 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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.
Damon Buford	Outfielders	9	batting	85	15	3	.176	—	—	Below average (43) — 463 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Todd Dunwoody	Outfielders	11	batting	61	13	1	.213	—	—	Average (47) — 356 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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.
Gary Matthews, Jr.	Outfielders	19	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.
Chad Meyers	Outfielders	40	batting	17	2	0	.118	—	—	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.
Corey Patterson	Outfielders	20	batting	131	29	4	.221	—	—	Average (46) — 388 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 131 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.
Sammy Sosa	Outfielders	21	batting	577	189	64	.328	—	—	Strong (70) — 3 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 577 at-bats and 64 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.
Michael Tucker	Outfielders	24	batting	205	54	5	.263	—	—	Average (51) — 208 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Rondell White	Outfielders	22	batting	323	99	17	.307	—	—	Strong (60) — 39 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 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.

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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: 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2001 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T07:32:07.443291+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.