2008 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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
José AscanioPitchers58pitching————5.677.94
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Neal CottsPitchers48pitching————35.674.29
Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.29 over 35.67 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.
Ryan DempsterPitchers46pitching————206.672.96
Average (54) — 7 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.96 over 206.67 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 EyrePitchers47pitching————11.337.15
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chad FoxPitchers44pitching————3.335.40
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Sean GallagherPitchers36pitching————58.674.45
Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.45 over 58.67 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.
Chad GaudinPitchers57pitching————27.336.26
Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.26 over 27.33 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.
Ángel GuzmánPitchers37pitching————9.675.59
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rich HardenPitchers40pitching————71.001.77
Average (54) — 7 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.77 over 71.00 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.
Kevin HartPitchers22pitching————27.676.51
Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.51 over 27.67 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.
Rich HillPitchers53pitching————19.674.12
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob HowryPitchers62pitching————70.675.35
Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.35 over 70.67 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.
Jon LieberPitchers32pitching————46.674.05
Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.05 over 46.67 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.
Ted LillyPitchers30pitching————204.674.09
Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.09 over 204.67 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 MármolPitchers49pitching————87.332.68
Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.68 over 87.33 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 MarquisPitchers21pitching————167.004.53
Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.53 over 167.00 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.
Sean MarshallPitchers45pitching————65.333.86
Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.86 over 65.33 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.
Carmen PignatielloPitchers63pitching————0.6713.50
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jeff SamardzijaPitchers29pitching————27.672.28
Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.28 over 27.67 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.
Randy WellsPitchers36pitching————4.330.00
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Kerry WoodPitchers34pitching————66.333.26
Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.26 over 66.33 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 WuertzPitchers43pitching————44.673.63
Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.63 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.
Carlos ZambranoPitchers38pitching————188.673.91
Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.91 over 188.67 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.
Henry BlancoCatchers24batting120353.292——
Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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.
Koyie HillCatchers55batting2120.095——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Geovany SotoCatchers18batting49414123.285——
Average (57) — 55 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 494 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.
Ronny CedeñoInfielders5batting216582.269——
Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 216 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.
Mark DeRosaInfielders7batting50514421.285——
Average (57) — 55 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 505 at-bats and 21 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 FontenotInfielders17batting243749.305——
Average (58) — 39 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 243 at-bats and 9 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.
Derrek LeeInfielders25batting62318120.291——
Average (57) — 55 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 623 at-bats and 20 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.
Casey McGeheeInfielders27batting2440.167——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Aramis RamírezInfielders16batting55416027.289——
Average (58) — 39 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 554 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.
Ryan TheriotInfielders2batting5801781.307——
Average (57) — 55 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 580 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.
Daryle WardInfielders33batting102224.216——
Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 102 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.
Jim EdmondsOutfielders15batting2506419.256——
Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 250 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.
Kosuke FukudomeOutfielders1batting50112910.257——
Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 501 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.
Micah HoffpauirOutfielders6batting73252.342——
Average (56) — 83 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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.
Reed JohnsonOutfielders9batting3331016.303——
Average (57) — 55 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 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.
Matt MurtonOutfielders19batting40100.250——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Eric PattersonOutfielders4batting3891.237——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Félix PieOutfielders20batting83201.241——
Average (49) — 323 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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.
Alfonso SorianoOutfielders12batting45312729.280——
Average (58) — 39 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 453 at-bats and 29 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: 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2008 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:16:31.375142+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.