1984 Chicago Cubs
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Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Chicago Cubs | 70–90 | 21 | 18 |
| 1985 Chicago Cubs | 77–84 | 20 | 20 |
| 1984 Chicago Cubs · Current season | 96–65 | 22 | 18 |
| 1983 Chicago Cubs | 71–91 | 25 | 9 |
| 1982 Chicago Cubs | 73–89 | 22 | 15 |
Same era: other teams in 1984
- 1984 Atlanta Braves · 80–82
- 1984 Baltimore Orioles · 85–77
- 1984 Boston Red Sox · 86–76
- 1984 California Angels · —
- 1984 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1984 Cincinnati Reds · 70–92
More teams from 1984
- 1984 Cleveland Indians · 75–87
- 1984 Detroit Tigers · 104–58
- 1984 Houston Astros · 80–82
- 1984 Kansas City Royals · 84–78
- 1984 Los Angeles Dodgers · 79–83
- 1984 Milwaukee Brewers · 67–94
- 1984 Minnesota Twins · 81–81
- 1984 Montreal Expos · —
- 1984 New York Mets · 90–72
- 1984 New York Yankees · 87–75
- 1984 Oakland Athletics · 77–85
- 1984 Philadelphia Phillies · 81–81
- 1984 Pittsburgh Pirates · 75–87
- 1984 San Diego Padres · 92–70
- 1984 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1984 Seattle Mariners · 74–88
- 1984 St. Louis Cardinals · 84–78
- 1984 Texas Rangers · 69–92
- 1984 Toronto Blue Jays · 89–73
Roster and season statistics
Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porfi Altamirano | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.76 | 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 Bordi | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 83.33 | 3.46 | Average (53) — 70 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.46 over 83.33 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. |
| Warren Brusstar | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.11 | 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. |
| Dennis Eckersley | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 160.33 | 3.03 | Average (58) — 17 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.03 over 160.33 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. |
| George Frazier | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.10 | 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. |
| Bill Johnson | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 1.69 | 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. |
| Ron Meridith | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.38 | 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. |
| Dickie Noles | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.15 | 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. |
| Reggie Patterson | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 6.00 | 10.50 | 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. |
| Chuck Rainey | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 88.33 | 4.28 | Average (49) — 120 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.28 over 88.33 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. |
| Rick Reuschel | Pitchers | 47,48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 92.33 | 5.17 | Below average (43) — 176 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.17 over 92.33 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. |
| Dick Ruthven | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 126.67 | 5.04 | Below average (43) — 176 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.04 over 126.67 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 Sanderson | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 140.67 | 3.14 | Average (57) — 28 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.14 over 140.67 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. |
| Don Schulze | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | 12.00 | 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. |
| Lee Smith | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.65 | 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. |
| Tim Stoddard | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.82 | 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. |
| Rick Sutcliffe | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 150.33 | 2.69 | Strong (60) — 6 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.69 over 150.33 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. |
| Steve Trout | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 190.00 | 3.41 | Average (55) — 46 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.41 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. |
| Jody Davis | Catchers | 7 | batting | 523 | 134 | 19 | .256 | — | — | Average (52) — 141 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 523 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. |
| Ron Hassey | Catchers | 15 | batting | 33 | 11 | 2 | .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. |
| Steve Lake | Catchers | 16 | batting | 54 | 12 | 2 | .222 | — | — | Average (49) — 254 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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. |
| Larry Bowa | Infielders | 1 | batting | 391 | 87 | 0 | .223 | — | — | Average (45) — 369 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 391 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. |
| Bill Buckner | Infielders | 22 | batting | 43 | 9 | 0 | .209 | — | — | 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. |
| Ron Cey | Infielders | 11 | batting | 505 | 121 | 25 | .240 | — | — | Average (51) — 173 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 505 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. |
| Leon Durham | Infielders | 10 | batting | 473 | 132 | 23 | .279 | — | — | Average (56) — 44 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 473 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. |
| Richie Hebner | Infielders | 18 | batting | 81 | 27 | 2 | .333 | — | — | Average (55) — 65 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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. |
| Dave Owen | Infielders | 19 | batting | 93 | 18 | 1 | .194 | — | — | Average (46) — 350 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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. |
| Dan Rohn | Infielders | 17 | batting | 31 | 4 | 1 | .129 | — | — | 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. |
| Ryne Sandberg | Infielders | 23 | batting | 636 | 200 | 19 | .314 | — | — | Strong (60) — 9 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 636 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. |
| Tom Veryzer | Infielders | 29 | batting | 74 | 14 | 0 | .189 | — | — | Average (46) — 350 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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. |
| Thad Bosley | Outfielders | 27 | batting | 98 | 29 | 2 | .296 | — | — | Average (53) — 119 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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. |
| Henry Cotto | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 146 | 40 | 0 | .274 | — | — | Average (51) — 173 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 146 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. |
| Bob Dernier | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 536 | 149 | 3 | .278 | — | — | Average (53) — 119 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 536 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. |
| Mel Hall | Outfielders | 27 | batting | 150 | 42 | 4 | .280 | — | — | Average (53) — 119 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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. |
| Billy Hatcher | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 9 | 1 | 0 | .111 | — | — | 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. |
| Jay Johnstone | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 73 | 21 | 0 | .288 | — | — | Average (52) — 141 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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. |
| Davey Lopes | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 17 | 4 | 0 | .235 | — | — | 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. |
| Gary Matthews | Outfielders | 36 | batting | 491 | 143 | 14 | .291 | — | — | Average (56) — 44 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 491 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. |
| Keith Moreland | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 495 | 138 | 16 | .279 | — | — | Average (55) — 65 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 495 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. |
| Gary Woods | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 98 | 23 | 3 | .235 | — | — | Average (49) — 254 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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. |
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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: 1984 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1984 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:20:23.403603+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.