2021 Chicago Cubs

Franchise seasons · 2020s 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
Cory Abbott	Pitchers	15	both	3	1	0	.333	17.33	6.75	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.
Jason Adam	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.67	5.91	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.
Adbert Alzolay	Pitchers	73	both	31	2	0	.065	125.67	4.58	Average (49) — 339 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 125.67 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.
Jake Arrieta	Pitchers	49	both	21	2	0	.095	86.33	6.68	Below average (42) — 543 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 6.68 over 86.33 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 Biagini	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	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.
Rex Brothers	Pitchers	48	both	2	0	0	.000	53.00	5.26	Average (47) — 427 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.26 over 53.00 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.
Andrew Chafin	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.33	2.06	Average (55) — 46 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.06 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.
Zach Davies	Pitchers	27	both	34	6	0	.176	148.00	5.78	Below average (43) — 529 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.78 over 148.00 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.
Scott Effross	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.67	3.68	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 Hendricks	Pitchers	28	both	52	6	0	.115	181.00	4.77	Average (48) — 387 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.77 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.
Codi Heuer	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.67	3.14	Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.14 over 28.67 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.
Jake Jewell	Pitchers	65	both	1	0	0	.000	10.00	9.90	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.
Craig Kimbrel	Pitchers	46	both	1	0	0	.000	36.67	0.49	Average (58) — 8 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 0.49 over 36.67 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.
Dillon Maples	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.33	2.59	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.59 over 31.33 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.
Trevor Megill	Pitchers	74	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.67	8.37	Below average (44) — 514 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 8.37 over 23.67 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 Meisinger	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	12.27	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.
Shelby Miller	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	31.50	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.
Alec Mills	Pitchers	30	both	32	1	0	.034	119.00	5.07	Average (47) — 427 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.07 over 119.00 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.
Adam Morgan	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.33	4.26	Average (50) — 281 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 25.33 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.
Tommy Nance	Pitchers	45	both	2	0	0	.000	28.67	7.22	Average (45) — 494 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 7.22 over 28.67 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.
Manuel Rodríguez	Pitchers	39	both	1	0	0	.000	17.67	6.11	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.
Michael Rucker	Pitchers	59	both	1	0	0	.000	28.33	20	Below average (23) — 556 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 20 over 28.33 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 Ryan	Pitchers	56	both	2	0	0	.000	13.33	6.75	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.
Adrian Sampson	Pitchers	56	both	7	0	0	.000	35.33	2.80	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.80 over 35.33 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.
Justin Steele	Pitchers	35	both	13	2	0	.154	57.00	4.26	Average (50) — 281 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 57.00 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.
Kohl Stewart	Pitchers	37	both	3	1	0	.333	13.67	5.27	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.
Robert Stock	Pitchers	89	both	2	0	0	.000	4.00	11.25	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	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	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.
Ryan Tepera	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.33	2.91	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.91 over 43.33 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.
Keegan Thompson	Pitchers	71	both	6	1	0	.167	53.33	3.38	Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 53.33 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.
Rowan Wick	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.00	4.30	Average (50) — 281 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.30 over 23.00 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.
Brad Wieck	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.00	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.
Trevor Williams	Pitchers	32	both	18	4	0	.222	58.67	5.06	Average (48) — 387 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.06 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.
Dan Winkler	Pitchers	43	both	1	0	0	.000	39.67	5.22	Average (48) — 387 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.22 over 39.67 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.
Brandon Workman	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	6.75	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.
Erick Castillo	Catchers	87	batting	8	2	0	.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.
Robinson Chirinos	Catchers	29	batting	97	22	5	.227	—	—	Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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.
Willson Contreras	Catchers	40	batting	413	98	21	.237	—	—	Average (52) — 186 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 413 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.
Taylor Gushue	Catchers	57	batting	4	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.
P. J. Higgins	Catchers	20	batting	23	1	0	.043	—	—	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.
José Lobatón	Catchers	7	batting	11	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.
Tyler Payne	Catchers	96	batting	2	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.
Austin Romine	Catchers	25	batting	60	13	1	.217	—	—	Average (48) — 336 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Tony Wolters	Catchers	11	batting	24	3	0	.125	—	—	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.
Sergio Alcántara	Infielders	51	both	220	45	5	.205	0.33	0.00	Average (45) — 440 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 220 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.
Javier Báez	Infielders	9	batting	335	83	22	.248	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 335 at-bats and 22 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 Bote	Infielders	13	batting	291	58	8	.199	—	—	Below average (44) — 459 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 291 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.
Kris Bryant	Infielders	17	batting	326	87	18	.267	—	—	Average (56) — 79 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 326 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.
Matt Duffy	Infielders	5	both	289	83	5	.287	0.33	0.00	Average (56) — 79 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 289 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.
Trent Giambrone	Infielders	85	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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.
Nico Hoerner	Infielders	2	batting	149	45	0	.302	—	—	Average (55) — 97 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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.
Anthony Rizzo	Infielders	44	both	323	80	14	.248	0.67	0.00	Average (52) — 186 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 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.
Andrew Romine	Infielders	24	both	60	11	1	.183	1.00	9.00	Average (46) — 398 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Frank Schwindel	Infielders	18	batting	222	76	13	.342	—	—	Strong (66) — 2 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 222 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.
Eric Sogard	Infielders	4	both	169	42	1	.249	4.33	6.23	Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Ildemaro Vargas	Infielders	16	batting	21	3	0	.143	—	—	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.
Patrick Wisdom	Infielders	16	batting	338	78	28	.231	—	—	Average (53) — 156 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 at-bats and 28 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.
Greg Deichmann	Outfielders	6	batting	30	4	0	.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.
Johneshwy Fargas	Outfielders	4	batting	31	7	0	.226	—	—	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.
Ian Happ	Outfielders	8	batting	465	105	25	.226	—	—	Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 465 at-bats and 25 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 Hermosillo	Outfielders	32	batting	36	7	3	.194	—	—	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.
Jason Heyward	Outfielders	22	batting	323	69	8	.214	—	—	Average (46) — 398 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 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.
Jake Marisnick	Outfielders	6	batting	128	29	5	.227	—	—	Average (49) — 306 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 128 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.
Nick Martini	Outfielders	62	batting	37	10	0	.270	—	—	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.
Rafael Ortega	Outfielders	66	batting	296	86	11	.291	—	—	Average (58) — 49 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 296 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.
Joc Pederson	Outfielders	24	batting	256	59	11	.230	—	—	Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 256 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.
Alfonso Rivas	Outfielders	67	batting	44	14	1	.318	—	—	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.
Trayce Thompson	Outfielders	43	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.
Tyler Ladendorf	Outfielders	84	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.

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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: 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2021 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T03:45:13.525123+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.