2015 Chicago Cubs

Franchise seasons · 2010s seasons

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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

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2017 Chicago Cubs	92–70	40	28
2016 Chicago Cubs	103–58	38	26
2015 Chicago Cubs · Current season	97–65	37	29
2014 Chicago Cubs	73–89	22	27
2013 Chicago Cubs	66–96	35	31

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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
Jake Arrieta	Pitchers	49	both	79	12	2	.152	229.00	1.77	Average (55) — 1 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 1.77 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.
Dallas Beeler	Pitchers	32	both	3	1	0	.333	8.33	9.72	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 Cahill	Pitchers	53	both	2	0	0	.000	17.00	2.12	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.
Phil Coke	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	6.30	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.
Carl Edwards	Pitchers	6	both	1	0	0	.000	4.67	3.86	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.
Gonzalez Germen	Pitchers	71	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	7.50	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.
Justin Grimm	Pitchers	52	both	1	0	0	.000	49.67	1.99	Average (52) — 23 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 1.99 over 49.67 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.
Jason Hammel	Pitchers	39	both	65	11	0	.169	170.67	3.74	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 170.67 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 Haren	Pitchers	50	both	15	1	0	.067	58.33	4.01	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 4.01 over 58.33 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 Hendricks	Pitchers	28	both	59	3	0	.051	180.00	3.95	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.95 over 180.00 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.
Tommy Hunter	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.67	5.74	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.
Edwin Jackson	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.00	3.19	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.19 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.
Jon Lester	Pitchers	34	both	62	4	0	.065	205.00	3.34	Average (52) — 23 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.34 over 205.00 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.
Yoervis Medina	Pitchers	33,55	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	7.00	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.
Jason Motte	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.33	3.91	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 48.33 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.
Neil Ramirez	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.00	3.21	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.
Clayton Richard	Pitchers	33	both	14	2	0	.143	42.33	3.83	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 42.33 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.
Donn Roach	Pitchers	62	both	1	1	0	1.000	3.33	10.80	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.
Fernando Rodney	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.00	0.75	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.
Héctor Rondón	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.00	1.67	Average (53) — 5 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 1.67 over 70.00 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.
Zac Rosscup	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.67	4.39	Average (50) — 273 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 4.39 over 26.67 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.
James Russell	Pitchers	40	both	1	0	0	.000	34.00	5.29	Average (50) — 273 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 5.29 over 34.00 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.
Brian Schlitter	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	7.36	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.
Rafael Soriano	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	6.35	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	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.00	2.91	Average (52) — 23 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 2.91 over 68.00 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.
Tsuyoshi Wada	Pitchers	18	both	8	0	0	.000	32.33	3.62	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 over 32.33 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.
Travis Wood	Pitchers	37	both	30	3	0	.100	100.67	3.84	Average (51) — 112 of 449 pitchers in the available 2015 rosters An earned-run average of 3.84 over 100.67 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.
Welington Castillo	Catchers	5	batting	43	7	2	.163	—	—	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.
Miguel Montero	Catchers	47	batting	347	86	15	.248	—	—	Average (52) — 193 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 347 at-bats and 15 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 Ross	Catchers	3	both	159	28	1	.176	2.00	0.00	Below average (41) — 480 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 159 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.
Taylor Teagarden	Catchers	27	batting	15	3	0	.200	—	—	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.
Arismendy Alcántara	Infielders	7	batting	26	2	0	.077	—	—	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.
Javier Báez	Infielders	9	batting	76	22	1	.289	—	—	Average (53) — 154 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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.
Kris Bryant	Infielders	17	batting	559	154	26	.275	—	—	Average (57) — 64 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 559 at-bats and 26 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.
Starlin Castro	Infielders	13	batting	547	145	11	.265	—	—	Average (53) — 154 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 547 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.
Jonathan Herrera	Infielders	19	batting	126	29	2	.230	—	—	Average (48) — 339 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
Tommy La Stella	Infielders	11	batting	67	18	1	.269	—	—	Average (51) — 239 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Mike Olt	Infielders	20	batting	15	2	1	.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.
Anthony Rizzo	Infielders	44	batting	586	163	31	.278	—	—	Average (58) — 40 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 586 at-bats and 31 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.
Addison Russell	Infielders	22	batting	475	115	13	.242	—	—	Average (50) — 272 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 475 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.
Mike Baxter	Outfielders	29,32	batting	57	14	0	.246	—	—	Average (49) — 307 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Quintin Berry	Outfielders	5	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.
Chris Coghlan	Outfielders	8	batting	440	110	16	.250	—	—	Average (52) — 193 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 440 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.
Chris Denorfia	Outfielders	15	both	212	57	3	.269	0.33	0.00	Average (52) — 193 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 212 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.
Dexter Fowler	Outfielders	24	batting	596	149	17	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 239 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 596 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.
Austin Jackson	Outfielders	27	batting	72	17	1	.236	—	—	Average (49) — 307 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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.
Junior Lake	Outfielders	21	batting	58	13	1	.224	—	—	Average (48) — 339 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Kyle Schwarber	Outfielders	12	batting	232	57	16	.246	—	—	Average (53) — 154 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 232 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.
Jorge Soler	Outfielders	68	batting	366	96	10	.262	—	—	Average (53) — 154 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 366 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.
Matt Szczur	Outfielders	41	batting	72	16	1	.222	—	—	Average (48) — 339 of 491 batters in the available 2015 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2015 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:54:56.490173+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.