2002 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
Antonio Alfonseca	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.00	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.
Francis Beltrán	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.50	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.
Alan Benes	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.33	4.35	Average (51) — 111 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 4.35 over 39.33 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.
Jason Bere	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.67	5.67	Average (49) — 219 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 5.67 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.
Joe Borowski	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.73	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	—	—	—	—	—	23.14	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.
Matt Clement	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	205.00	3.60	Average (54) — 19 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 3.60 over 205.00 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.
Juan Cruz	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	97.33	3.98	Average (52) — 73 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 3.98 over 97.33 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.
Will Cunnane	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.47	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.
Courtney Duncan	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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.
Kyle Farnsworth	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.33	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	—	—	—	—	—	6.18	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.
Tom Gordon	Pitchers	45	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.
Jon Lieber	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	141.00	3.70	Average (53) — 43 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 3.70 over 141.00 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.
Ron Mahay	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.59	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.
Pat Mahomes	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.67	3.86	Average (51) — 111 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 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.
Donovan Osborne	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.19	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.
Mark Prior	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	116.67	3.32	Average (53) — 43 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 116.67 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.
Jesus Sánchez	Pitchers	41	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 Smyth	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.00	9.35	Average (47) — 281 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 9.35 over 26.00 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.
Kerry Wood	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	213.67	3.66	Average (53) — 43 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 3.66 over 213.67 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.
Carlos Zambrano	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	108.33	3.66	Average (53) — 43 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 3.66 over 108.33 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.
Joe Girardi	Catchers	27	batting	234	53	1	.226	—	—	Below average (44) — 437 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 234 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.
Todd Hundley	Catchers	9	batting	266	56	16	.211	—	—	Average (46) — 390 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 266 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.
Robert Machado	Catchers	72	batting	58	16	1	.276	—	—	Average (51) — 196 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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 Mahoney	Catchers	58	batting	29	6	0	.207	—	—	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.
Mark Bellhorn	Infielders	28	batting	445	115	27	.258	—	—	Average (54) — 119 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 445 at-bats and 27 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.
Hee-Seop Choi	Infielders	19	batting	50	9	2	.180	—	—	Average (46) — 390 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Alex Gonzalez	Infielders	8	batting	513	127	18	.248	—	—	Average (49) — 283 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 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.
Bobby Hill	Infielders	17	batting	190	48	4	.253	—	—	Average (49) — 283 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting 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.
Fred McGriff	Infielders	29	batting	523	143	30	.273	—	—	Average (56) — 75 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 523 at-bats and 30 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	353	94	7	.266	—	—	Average (51) — 196 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 353 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.
Augie Ojeda	Infielders	1	batting	70	13	0	.186	—	—	Below average (44) — 437 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 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.
Kevin Orie	Infielders	15	batting	32	9	0	.281	—	—	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.
Chris Stynes	Infielders	11	batting	195	47	5	.241	—	—	Average (48) — 320 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 195 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.
Moisés Alou	Outfielders	18	batting	484	133	15	.275	—	—	Average (54) — 119 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 484 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.
Roosevelt Brown	Outfielders	24	batting	204	43	3	.211	—	—	Below average (43) — 456 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 204 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.
Delino DeShields	Outfielders	16	batting	146	28	3	.192	—	—	Below average (42) — 470 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 146 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.
Angel Echevarria	Outfielders	12	batting	98	30	3	.306	—	—	Average (55) — 93 of 492 batters in the available 2002 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.
Mario Encarnación	Outfielders	15	batting	7	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 Hermansen	Outfielders	3	batting	43	9	1	.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.
Darren Lewis	Outfielders	6	batting	79	19	0	.241	—	—	Average (48) — 320 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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.
Corey Patterson	Outfielders	20	batting	592	150	14	.253	—	—	Average (49) — 283 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 592 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.
Sammy Sosa	Outfielders	21	batting	556	160	49	.288	—	—	Strong (62) — 19 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 556 at-bats and 49 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: 2002 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2002 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T07:21:04.953664+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.