2015 Chicago Cubs

Franchise seasons · 2010s 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
Jake Arrieta	Pitchers	49	both	79	12	2	.152	229.00	1.77	Average (55) — 1 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 1.77 over 229.00 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.
Dallas Beeler	Pitchers	32	both	3	1	0	.333	8.33	9.72	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.
Trevor Cahill	Pitchers	53	both	2	0	0	.000	17.00	2.12	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 Coke	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	6.30	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.
Carl Edwards	Pitchers	6	both	1	0	0	.000	4.67	3.86	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.
Gonzalez Germen	Pitchers	71	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	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.
Justin Grimm	Pitchers	52	both	1	0	0	.000	49.67	1.99	Average (52) — 23 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 1.99 over 49.67 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.
Jason Hammel	Pitchers	39	both	65	11	0	.169	170.67	3.74	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 170.67 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.
Dan Haren	Pitchers	50	both	15	1	0	.067	58.33	4.01	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 4.01 over 58.33 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.
Kyle Hendricks	Pitchers	28	both	59	3	0	.051	180.00	3.95	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.95 over 180.00 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.
Tommy Hunter	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.67	5.74	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.
Edwin Jackson	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.00	3.19	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.19 over 31.00 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.
Jon Lester	Pitchers	34	both	62	4	0	.065	205.00	3.34	Average (52) — 23 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.34 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.
Yoervis Medina	Pitchers	33,55	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	7.00	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.
Jason Motte	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.33	3.91	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 48.33 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.
Neil Ramirez	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.00	3.21	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.
Clayton Richard	Pitchers	33	both	14	2	0	.143	42.33	3.83	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 42.33 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.
Donn Roach	Pitchers	62	both	1	1	0	1.000	3.33	10.80	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.
Fernando Rodney	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.00	0.75	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.
Héctor Rondón	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.00	1.67	Average (53) — 5 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 1.67 over 70.00 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.
Zac Rosscup	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.67	4.39	Average (50) — 273 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 4.39 over 26.67 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.
James Russell	Pitchers	40	both	1	0	0	.000	34.00	5.29	Average (50) — 273 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 5.29 over 34.00 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.
Brian Schlitter	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	7.36	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.
Rafael Soriano	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	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.
Pedro Strop	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.00	2.91	Average (52) — 23 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 2.91 over 68.00 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.
Tsuyoshi Wada	Pitchers	18	both	8	0	0	.000	32.33	3.62	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 over 32.33 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.
Travis Wood	Pitchers	37	both	30	3	0	.100	100.67	3.84	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.84 over 100.67 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.
Welington Castillo	Catchers	5	batting	43	7	2	.163	—	—	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.
Miguel Montero	Catchers	47	batting	347	86	15	.248	—	—	Average (52) — 193 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 347 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.
David Ross	Catchers	3	both	159	28	1	.176	2.00	0.00	Below average (41) — 480 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 159 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.
Taylor Teagarden	Catchers	27	batting	15	3	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.
Arismendy Alcántara	Infielders	7	batting	26	2	0	.077	—	—	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.
Javier Báez	Infielders	9	batting	76	22	1	.289	—	—	Average (53) — 154 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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.
Kris Bryant	Infielders	17	batting	559	154	26	.275	—	—	Average (57) — 64 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 559 at-bats and 26 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.
Starlin Castro	Infielders	13	batting	547	145	11	.265	—	—	Average (53) — 154 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 547 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.
Jonathan Herrera	Infielders	19	batting	126	29	2	.230	—	—	Average (48) — 339 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
Tommy La Stella	Infielders	11	batting	67	18	1	.269	—	—	Average (51) — 239 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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 Olt	Infielders	20	batting	15	2	1	.133	—	—	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.
Anthony Rizzo	Infielders	44	batting	586	163	31	.278	—	—	Average (58) — 40 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 586 at-bats and 31 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.
Addison Russell	Infielders	22	batting	475	115	13	.242	—	—	Average (50) — 272 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 475 at-bats and 13 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 Baxter	Outfielders	29,32	batting	57	14	0	.246	—	—	Average (49) — 307 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Quintin Berry	Outfielders	5	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.
Chris Coghlan	Outfielders	8	batting	440	110	16	.250	—	—	Average (52) — 193 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 440 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.
Chris Denorfia	Outfielders	15	both	212	57	3	.269	0.33	0.00	Average (52) — 193 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 212 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.
Dexter Fowler	Outfielders	24	batting	596	149	17	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 239 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 596 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.
Austin Jackson	Outfielders	27	batting	72	17	1	.236	—	—	Average (49) — 307 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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.
Junior Lake	Outfielders	21	batting	58	13	1	.224	—	—	Average (48) — 339 of 491 batters in the available 2015 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.
Kyle Schwarber	Outfielders	12	batting	232	57	16	.246	—	—	Average (53) — 154 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 232 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.
Jorge Soler	Outfielders	68	batting	366	96	10	.262	—	—	Average (53) — 154 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 366 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.
Matt Szczur	Outfielders	41	batting	72	16	1	.222	—	—	Average (48) — 339 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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.

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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: 2015 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2015 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:54:56.490173+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.