2008 Chicago Cubs
Franchise seasons · 2000s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
Compare historical seasons
Chicago Cubs franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 125 seasons.
These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.
Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Chicago Cubs | 75–87 | 35 | 23 |
| 2009 Chicago Cubs | 83–78 | 21 | 24 |
| 2008 Chicago Cubs · Current season | 97–64 | 19 | 23 |
| 2007 Chicago Cubs | 85–77 | 25 | 22 |
| 2006 Chicago Cubs | 66–96 | 23 | 23 |
Same era: other teams in 2008
- 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks · 82–80
- 2008 Atlanta Braves · 72–90
- 2008 Baltimore Orioles · 68–93
- 2008 Boston Red Sox · 95–67
- 2008 Chicago White Sox · 89–74
- 2008 Cincinnati Reds · 74–88
More teams from 2008
- 2008 Cleveland Indians · —
- 2008 Colorado Rockies · 74–88
- 2008 Detroit Tigers · 74–88
- 2008 Florida Marlins · 84–77
- 2008 Houston Astros · 86–75
- 2008 Kansas City Royals · 75–87
- 2008 Los Angeles Angels · 100–62
- 2008 Los Angeles Dodgers · 84–78
- 2008 Milwaukee Brewers · 90–72
- 2008 Minnesota Twins · 88–75
- 2008 New York Mets · 89–73
- 2008 New York Yankees · 89–73
- 2008 Oakland Athletics · 75–86
- 2008 Philadelphia Phillies · 92–70
- 2008 Pittsburgh Pirates · 67–95
- 2008 San Diego Padres · 63–99
- 2008 San Francisco Giants · 72–90
- 2008 Seattle Mariners · 61–101
- 2008 St. Louis Cardinals · 86–76
- 2008 Tampa Bay Rays · 97–65
- 2008 Texas Rangers · 79–83
- 2008 Toronto Blue Jays · 86–76
- 2008 Washington Nationals · —
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ascanio | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 5.67 | 7.94 | 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. |
| Neal Cotts | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 35.67 | 4.29 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.29 over 35.67 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 Dempster | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 206.67 | 2.96 | Average (54) — 7 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.96 over 206.67 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 Eyre | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 11.33 | 7.15 | 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. |
| Chad Fox | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.33 | 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. |
| Sean Gallagher | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 58.67 | 4.45 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.45 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. |
| Chad Gaudin | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 27.33 | 6.26 | Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.26 over 27.33 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. |
| Ángel Guzmán | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 9.67 | 5.59 | 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 Harden | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 71.00 | 1.77 | Average (54) — 7 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.77 over 71.00 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. |
| Kevin Hart | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 27.67 | 6.51 | Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.51 over 27.67 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. |
| Rich Hill | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 19.67 | 4.12 | 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. |
| Bob Howry | Pitchers | 62 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 70.67 | 5.35 | Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.35 over 70.67 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. |
| Jon Lieber | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 46.67 | 4.05 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.05 over 46.67 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. |
| Ted Lilly | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 204.67 | 4.09 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.09 over 204.67 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. |
| Carlos Mármol | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 87.33 | 2.68 | Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.68 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. |
| Jason Marquis | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 167.00 | 4.53 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.53 over 167.00 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. |
| Sean Marshall | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 65.33 | 3.86 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.86 over 65.33 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. |
| Carmen Pignatiello | Pitchers | 63 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 0.67 | 13.50 | 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. |
| Jeff Samardzija | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 27.67 | 2.28 | Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.28 over 27.67 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. |
| Randy Wells | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 4.33 | 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. |
| Kerry Wood | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 66.33 | 3.26 | Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.26 over 66.33 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. |
| Michael Wuertz | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 44.67 | 3.63 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.63 over 44.67 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. |
| Carlos Zambrano | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 188.67 | 3.91 | Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.91 over 188.67 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. |
| Henry Blanco | Catchers | 24 | batting | 120 | 35 | 3 | .292 | — | — | Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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. |
| Koyie Hill | Catchers | 55 | batting | 21 | 2 | 0 | .095 | — | — | 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. |
| Geovany Soto | Catchers | 18 | batting | 494 | 141 | 23 | .285 | — | — | Average (57) — 55 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 494 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. |
| Ronny Cedeño | Infielders | 5 | batting | 216 | 58 | 2 | .269 | — | — | Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 216 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. |
| Mark DeRosa | Infielders | 7 | batting | 505 | 144 | 21 | .285 | — | — | Average (57) — 55 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 505 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. |
| Mike Fontenot | Infielders | 17 | batting | 243 | 74 | 9 | .305 | — | — | Average (58) — 39 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 243 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. |
| Derrek Lee | Infielders | 25 | batting | 623 | 181 | 20 | .291 | — | — | Average (57) — 55 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 623 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. |
| Casey McGehee | Infielders | 27 | batting | 24 | 4 | 0 | .167 | — | — | 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. |
| Aramis Ramírez | Infielders | 16 | batting | 554 | 160 | 27 | .289 | — | — | Average (58) — 39 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 554 at-bats and 27 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 Theriot | Infielders | 2 | batting | 580 | 178 | 1 | .307 | — | — | Average (57) — 55 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 580 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. |
| Daryle Ward | Infielders | 33 | batting | 102 | 22 | 4 | .216 | — | — | Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 102 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. |
| Jim Edmonds | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 250 | 64 | 19 | .256 | — | — | Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 250 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. |
| Kosuke Fukudome | Outfielders | 1 | batting | 501 | 129 | 10 | .257 | — | — | Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 501 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. |
| Micah Hoffpauir | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 73 | 25 | 2 | .342 | — | — | Average (56) — 83 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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. |
| Reed Johnson | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 333 | 101 | 6 | .303 | — | — | Average (57) — 55 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 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. |
| Matt Murton | Outfielders | 19 | batting | 40 | 10 | 0 | .250 | — | — | 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. |
| Eric Patterson | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 38 | 9 | 1 | .237 | — | — | 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. |
| Félix Pie | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 83 | 20 | 1 | .241 | — | — | Average (49) — 323 of 494 batters in the available 2008 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. |
| Alfonso Soriano | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 453 | 127 | 29 | .280 | — | — | Average (58) — 39 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 453 at-bats and 29 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: 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Batting lines
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2008 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:16:31.375142+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.