2016 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 | 65 | 17 | 2 | .262 | 197.33 | 3.10 | Average (56) — 30 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.10 over 197.33 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. |
| Jake Buchanan | Pitchers | 43 | both | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 6.00 | 1.50 | 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. |
| Trevor Cahill | Pitchers | 53 | both | 8 | 1 | 0 | .125 | 65.67 | 2.74 | Average (55) — 51 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.74 over 65.67 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. |
| Aroldis Chapman | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 26.67 | 1.01 | Average (56) — 30 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.01 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. |
| Gerardo Concepción | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 2.33 | 3.86 | 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. |
| Carl Edwards Jr. | Pitchers | 6 | both | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 36.00 | 3.75 | Average (51) — 198 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.75 over 36.00 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. |
| Justin Grimm | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 52.67 | 4.10 | Average (50) — 236 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.10 over 52.67 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 | 16 | 0 | .246 | 166.67 | 3.83 | Average (52) — 149 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.83 over 166.67 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. |
| Kyle Hendricks | Pitchers | 28 | both | 58 | 8 | 0 | .138 | 190.00 | 2.13 | Strong (61) — 3 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.13 over 190.00 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. |
| John Lackey | Pitchers | 41 | both | 63 | 6 | 0 | .095 | 188.33 | 3.35 | Average (55) — 51 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.35 over 188.33 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. |
| Jon Lester | Pitchers | 34 | both | 59 | 6 | 0 | .102 | 202.67 | 2.44 | Strong (60) — 4 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.44 over 202.67 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. |
| Brian Matusz | Pitchers | 15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | 18.00 | 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. |
| Mike Montgomery | Pitchers | 38 | both | 11 | 1 | 0 | .091 | 38.33 | 2.82 | Average (53) — 111 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.82 over 38.33 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 Nathan | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 2.00 | 0.00 | 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. |
| Spencer Patton | Pitchers | 40,45 | both | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 21.33 | 5.48 | Average (48) — 310 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.48 over 21.33 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. |
| Félix Peña | Pitchers | 60 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 9.00 | 4.00 | 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. |
| Joel Peralta | Pitchers | 62 | both | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 4.00 | 9.00 | 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. |
| Clayton Richard | Pitchers | 33 | both | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 14.00 | 6.43 | 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. |
| Héctor Rondón | Pitchers | 56 | both | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 51.00 | 3.53 | Average (52) — 149 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.53 over 51.00 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 Smith | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 14.33 | 2.51 | 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. |
| Pedro Strop | Pitchers | 46 | both | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 47.33 | 2.84 | Average (54) — 76 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.84 over 47.33 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. |
| Adam Warren | Pitchers | 43 | both | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 35.00 | 5.91 | Average (46) — 375 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.91 over 35.00 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. |
| Travis Wood | Pitchers | 37 | both | 11 | 2 | 0 | .182 | 61.00 | 2.95 | Average (54) — 76 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.95 over 61.00 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. |
| Rob Zastryzny | Pitchers | 29 | both | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 16.00 | 1.13 | 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. |
| Willson Contreras | Catchers | 40 | batting | 252 | 71 | 12 | .282 | — | — | Average (56) — 77 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 252 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. |
| Tim Federowicz | Catchers | 15,19 | batting | 31 | 6 | 0 | .194 | — | — | 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. |
| Miguel Montero | Catchers | 47 | both | 241 | 52 | 8 | .216 | 1.33 | 6.75 | Average (46) — 402 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 241 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 Ross | Catchers | 3 | batting | 166 | 38 | 10 | .229 | — | — | Average (50) — 262 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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. |
| Javier Báez | Infielders | 9 | batting | 421 | 115 | 14 | .273 | — | — | Average (55) — 94 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 421 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. |
| Kris Bryant | Infielders | 17 | batting | 603 | 176 | 39 | .292 | — | — | Strong (62) — 15 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 603 at-bats and 39 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. |
| Jeimer Candelario | Infielders | 7 | batting | 11 | 1 | 0 | .091 | — | — | 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. |
| Munenori Kawasaki | Infielders | 66 | batting | 21 | 7 | 0 | .333 | — | — | 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. |
| Tommy La Stella | Infielders | 2 | batting | 148 | 40 | 2 | .270 | — | — | Average (52) — 189 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 148 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. |
| Anthony Rizzo | Infielders | 44 | batting | 583 | 170 | 32 | .292 | — | — | Strong (60) — 26 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 583 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. |
| Addison Russell | Infielders | 27 | batting | 525 | 125 | 21 | .238 | — | — | Average (50) — 262 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 525 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. |
| Ben Zobrist | Infielders | 18 | batting | 523 | 142 | 18 | .272 | — | — | Average (55) — 94 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 523 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. |
| Albert Almora Jr. | Outfielders | 5 | batting | 112 | 31 | 3 | .277 | — | — | Average (53) — 151 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 112 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. |
| Chris Coghlan | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 103 | 26 | 1 | .252 | — | — | Average (50) — 262 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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. |
| Dexter Fowler | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 456 | 126 | 13 | .276 | — | — | Average (55) — 94 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 456 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. |
| Jason Heyward | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 530 | 122 | 7 | .230 | — | — | Average (46) — 402 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 530 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. |
| Ryan Kalish | Outfielders | 51 | batting | 7 | 2 | 0 | .286 | — | — | 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. |
| Kyle Schwarber | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 4 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | 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. |
| Jorge Soler | Outfielders | 68 | batting | 227 | 54 | 12 | .238 | — | — | Average (51) — 222 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 227 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. |
| Matt Szczur | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 185 | 48 | 5 | .259 | — | — | Average (51) — 222 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 185 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. |
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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: 2016 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2016 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:43:10.080211+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.