2004 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
Jimmy Anderson	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.66	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	—	—	—	—	—	4.63	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 Borowski	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.02	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	—	—	—	—	181.00	3.68	Average (53) — 23 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 181.00 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.
Ryan Dempster	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.92	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	—	—	—	—	—	4.73	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.
LaTroy Hawkins	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.63	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 Leicester	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.89	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.
Greg Maddux	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	212.67	4.02	Average (53) — 23 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 212.67 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.
Kent Mercker	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.55	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.
Sergio Mitre	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.67	6.62	Average (49) — 194 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 6.62 over 51.67 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.
Andy Pratt	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	21.60	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	—	—	—	—	118.67	4.02	Average (52) — 54 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 118.67 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.
Mike Remlinger	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.44	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.
Glendon Rusch	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	129.67	3.47	Average (53) — 23 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 3.47 over 129.67 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.
Todd Wellemeyer	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.92	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	—	—	—	—	140.33	3.72	Average (53) — 23 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 3.72 over 140.33 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.
Michael Wuertz	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.34	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.
Carlos Zambrano	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	209.67	2.75	Average (55) — 2 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 2.75 over 209.67 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.
Paul Bako	Catchers	9	batting	138	28	1	.203	—	—	Below average (43) — 425 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 138 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.
Michael Barrett	Catchers	8	batting	456	131	16	.287	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 456 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.
Mike DiFelice	Catchers	19	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.
Nomar Garciaparra	Infielders	5	batting	165	49	4	.297	—	—	Average (54) — 117 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 165 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.
Alex Gonzalez	Infielders	8	batting	129	28	3	.217	—	—	Average (45) — 385 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 129 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.
Mark Grudzielanek	Infielders	11	batting	257	79	6	.307	—	—	Average (57) — 53 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 257 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.
Brendan Harris	Infielders	19	batting	9	2	0	.222	—	—	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.
Damian Jackson	Infielders	19	batting	15	1	1	.067	—	—	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.
Derrek Lee	Infielders	25	batting	605	168	32	.278	—	—	Average (56) — 72 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 605 at-bats and 32 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 Macías	Infielders	1	batting	194	52	3	.268	—	—	Average (50) — 244 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 194 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.
Ramón Martínez	Infielders	6	batting	260	64	3	.246	—	—	Average (47) — 335 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 260 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.
Rey Ordóñez	Infielders	13,29	batting	61	10	1	.164	—	—	Below average (43) — 425 of 464 batters in the available 2004 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.
Neifi Pérez	Infielders	13	batting	62	23	2	.371	—	—	Average (58) — 36 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Aramis Ramírez	Infielders	16	batting	547	174	36	.318	—	—	Strong (64) — 7 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 547 at-bats and 36 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 Walker	Infielders	7	batting	372	102	15	.274	—	—	Average (54) — 117 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 372 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.
Moisés Alou	Outfielders	18	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.
Jason Dubois	Outfielders	4	batting	23	5	1	.217	—	—	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.
Tom Goodwin	Outfielders	24	batting	105	21	0	.200	—	—	Below average (43) — 425 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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.
Ben Grieve	Outfielders	29	batting	16	4	1	.250	—	—	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.
Todd Hollandsworth	Outfielders	28	batting	148	47	8	.318	—	—	Average (58) — 36 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 148 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.
David Kelton	Outfielders	27	batting	10	1	0	.100	—	—	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.
Calvin Murray	Outfielders	17	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	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	631	168	24	.266	—	—	Average (52) — 178 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 631 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.
Sammy Sosa	Outfielders	21	batting	478	121	35	.253	—	—	Average (53) — 149 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 478 at-bats and 35 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: 2004 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2004 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T07:01:08.389567+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.