1986 Chicago Cubs
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Chicago Cubs | 77–85 | 21 | 18 |
| 1987 Chicago Cubs | 76–85 | 21 | 15 |
| 1986 Chicago Cubs · Current season | 70–90 | 21 | 18 |
| 1985 Chicago Cubs | 77–84 | 20 | 20 |
| 1984 Chicago Cubs | 96–65 | 22 | 18 |
Same era: other teams in 1986
- 1986 Atlanta Braves · 72–89
- 1986 Baltimore Orioles · 73–89
- 1986 Boston Red Sox · 95–66
- 1986 California Angels · —
- 1986 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1986 Cincinnati Reds · 86–76
More teams from 1986
- 1986 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1986 Detroit Tigers · 87–75
- 1986 Houston Astros · 96–66
- 1986 Kansas City Royals · 76–86
- 1986 Los Angeles Dodgers · 73–89
- 1986 Milwaukee Brewers · 77–84
- 1986 Minnesota Twins · 71–91
- 1986 Montreal Expos · —
- 1986 New York Mets · 108–54
- 1986 New York Yankees · 90–72
- 1986 Oakland Athletics · 76–86
- 1986 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1986 Pittsburgh Pirates · 64–98
- 1986 San Diego Padres · 74–88
- 1986 San Francisco Giants · 83–79
- 1986 Seattle Mariners · 67–95
- 1986 St. Louis Cardinals · 79–82
- 1986 Texas Rangers · 87–75
- 1986 Toronto Blue Jays · 86–76
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Baller | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.37 | 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 Davis | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 7.65 | 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. |
| Frank DiPino | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.18 | 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 | — | — | — | — | 201.00 | 4.57 | Average (47) — 167 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.57 over 201.00 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. |
| Ray Fontenot | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 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. |
| George Frazier | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.40 | 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. |
| Dave Gumpert | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.37 | 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. |
| Drew Hall | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 23.67 | 4.56 | Average (49) — 144 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.56 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. |
| Guy Hoffman | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 84.00 | 3.86 | Average (51) — 107 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.86 over 84.00 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. |
| Matt Keough | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.97 | 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. |
| Ed Lynch | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 99.67 | 3.79 | Average (52) — 92 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.79 over 99.67 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. |
| Greg Maddux | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 31.00 | 5.52 | Average (46) — 189 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.52 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. |
| Jamie Moyer | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 87.33 | 5.05 | Average (45) — 204 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.05 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. |
| Dick Ruthven | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.06 | 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. |
| Scott Sanderson | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 169.67 | 4.19 | Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.19 over 169.67 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. |
| Lee Smith | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.09 | 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 | — | — | — | — | 176.67 | 4.64 | Average (47) — 167 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.64 over 176.67 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. |
| Steve Trout | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 161.00 | 4.75 | Average (46) — 189 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.75 over 161.00 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. |
| Steve Christmas | Catchers | 18 | 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. |
| Jody Davis | Catchers | 7 | batting | 528 | 132 | 21 | .250 | — | — | Average (51) — 186 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 528 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. |
| Steve Lake | Catchers | 16,29 | batting | 19 | 8 | 0 | .421 | — | — | 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. |
| Mike Martin | Catchers | 41 | batting | 13 | 1 | 0 | .077 | — | — | 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 | 256 | 70 | 13 | .273 | — | — | Average (55) — 83 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 256 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. |
| Shawon Dunston | Infielders | 12 | batting | 581 | 145 | 17 | .250 | — | — | Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 581 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. |
| Leon Durham | Infielders | 10 | batting | 484 | 127 | 20 | .262 | — | — | Average (54) — 104 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 484 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. |
| Davey Lopes | Infielders | 15 | batting | 157 | 47 | 6 | .299 | — | — | Average (57) — 55 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 157 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. |
| Ryne Sandberg | Infielders | 23 | batting | 627 | 178 | 14 | .284 | — | — | Average (56) — 71 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 627 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. |
| Chris Speier | Infielders | 28 | batting | 155 | 44 | 6 | .284 | — | — | Average (55) — 83 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 155 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. |
| Manny Trillo | Infielders | 19 | batting | 152 | 45 | 1 | .296 | — | — | Average (54) — 104 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 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. |
| Thad Bosley | Outfielders | 27 | batting | 120 | 33 | 1 | .275 | — | — | Average (52) — 160 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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. |
| Brian Dayett | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 67 | 18 | 4 | .269 | — | — | Average (53) — 130 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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. |
| Bob Dernier | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 324 | 73 | 4 | .225 | — | — | Below average (44) — 358 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 324 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. |
| Terry Francona | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 124 | 31 | 2 | .250 | — | — | Average (49) — 232 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 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 Martinez | Outfielders | 1 | batting | 108 | 15 | 1 | .139 | — | — | Below average (37) — 421 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 108 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. |
| Gary Matthews | Outfielders | 36 | batting | 370 | 96 | 21 | .259 | — | — | Average (54) — 104 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 370 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. |
| Keith Moreland | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 586 | 159 | 12 | .271 | — | — | Average (53) — 130 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 586 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. |
| Jerry Mumphrey | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 309 | 94 | 5 | .304 | — | — | Average (58) — 43 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 309 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. |
| Rafael Palmeiro | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 73 | 18 | 3 | .247 | — | — | Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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. |
| Chico Walker | Outfielders | 29 | batting | 101 | 28 | 1 | .277 | — | — | Average (52) — 160 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 101 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: 1986 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1986 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:01:00.048304+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.