1989 Chicago Cubs
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Chicago Cubs | 77–83 | 21 | 19 |
| 1990 Chicago Cubs | 77–85 | 20 | 20 |
| 1989 Chicago Cubs · Current season | 93–69 | 21 | 15 |
| 1988 Chicago Cubs | 77–85 | 21 | 18 |
| 1987 Chicago Cubs | 76–85 | 21 | 15 |
Same era: other teams in 1989
- 1989 Atlanta Braves · 63–97
- 1989 Baltimore Orioles · 87–75
- 1989 Boston Red Sox · 83–79
- 1989 California Angels · —
- 1989 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1989 Cincinnati Reds · 75–87
More teams from 1989
- 1989 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1989 Detroit Tigers · 59–103
- 1989 Houston Astros · 86–76
- 1989 Kansas City Royals · 92–70
- 1989 Los Angeles Dodgers · 77–83
- 1989 Milwaukee Brewers · 81–81
- 1989 Minnesota Twins · 80–82
- 1989 Montreal Expos · —
- 1989 New York Mets · 87–75
- 1989 New York Yankees · 74–87
- 1989 Oakland Athletics · 99–63
- 1989 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1989 Pittsburgh Pirates · 74–88
- 1989 San Diego Padres · 89–73
- 1989 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1989 Seattle Mariners · 73–89
- 1989 St. Louis Cardinals · 86–76
- 1989 Texas Rangers · 83–79
- 1989 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Assenmacher | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.21 | 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 Bielecki | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 212.33 | 3.14 | Average (57) — 27 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.14 over 212.33 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. |
| Kevin Blankenship | Pitchers | 51 | 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. |
| Paul Kilgus | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 145.67 | 4.39 | Average (48) — 145 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.39 over 145.67 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. |
| Joe Kraemer | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.67 | 4.91 | 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. |
| Les Lancaster | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 1.36 | 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. |
| Greg Maddux | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 238.00 | 2.95 | Average (58) — 19 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.95 over 238.00 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. |
| Pat Perry | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 1.77 | 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. |
| Jeff Pico | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 90.67 | 3.77 | Average (52) — 88 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.77 over 90.67 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 | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 146.00 | 3.94 | Average (51) — 108 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.94 over 146.00 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. |
| Calvin Schiraldi | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.78 | 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 | — | — | — | — | 229.00 | 3.66 | Average (53) — 77 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.66 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. |
| Dean Wilkins | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.60 | 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. |
| Mitch Williams | Pitchers | 28 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Steve Wilson | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 85.67 | 4.20 | Average (50) — 125 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.20 over 85.67 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. |
| Damon Berryhill | Catchers | 9 | batting | 334 | 86 | 5 | .257 | — | — | Average (51) — 190 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 334 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. |
| Joe Girardi | Catchers | 7 | batting | 157 | 39 | 1 | .248 | — | — | Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 157 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. |
| Rick Wrona | Catchers | 1 | batting | 92 | 26 | 2 | .283 | — | — | Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 92 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. |
| Shawon Dunston | Infielders | 12 | batting | 471 | 131 | 9 | .278 | — | — | Average (55) — 87 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 471 at-bats and 9 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. |
| Mark Grace | Infielders | 17 | batting | 510 | 160 | 13 | .314 | — | — | Strong (62) — 18 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 510 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. |
| Vance Law | Infielders | 2 | batting | 408 | 96 | 7 | .235 | — | — | Average (48) — 284 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 408 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. |
| Domingo Ramos | Infielders | 15 | batting | 179 | 47 | 1 | .263 | — | — | Average (51) — 190 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 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. |
| Luis Salazar | Infielders | 11 | batting | 80 | 26 | 1 | .325 | — | — | Average (56) — 69 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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. |
| Ryne Sandberg | Infielders | 23 | batting | 606 | 176 | 30 | .290 | — | — | Strong (61) — 25 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 606 at-bats and 30 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 Smith | Infielders | 16 | batting | 5 | 2 | 0 | .400 | — | — | 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. |
| Curtis Wilkerson | Infielders | 19 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Doug Dascenzo | Outfielders | 29 | batting | 139 | 23 | 1 | .165 | — | — | Below average (40) — 440 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 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. |
| Andre Dawson | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 416 | 105 | 21 | .252 | — | — | Average (54) — 107 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 416 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. |
| Darrin Jackson | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 83 | 19 | 1 | .229 | — | — | Average (48) — 284 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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. |
| Lloyd McClendon | Outfielders | 10 | batting | 259 | 74 | 12 | .286 | — | — | Average (58) — 39 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 259 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. |
| Dwight Smith | Outfielders | 18 | batting | 343 | 111 | 9 | .324 | — | — | Strong (63) — 13 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 343 at-bats and 9 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. |
| Phil Stephenson | Outfielders | 11 | batting | 21 | 3 | 0 | .143 | — | — | 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 Varsho | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 87 | 16 | 0 | .184 | — | — | Below average (43) — 410 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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. |
| Jerome Walton | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 475 | 139 | 5 | .293 | — | — | Average (57) — 56 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 475 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. |
| Mitch Webster | Outfielders | 33 | batting | 272 | 70 | 3 | .257 | — | — | Average (51) — 190 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 272 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. |
| Marvell Wynne | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 48 | 9 | 1 | .188 | — | — | 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. |
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1989 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:32:02.210995+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.