2021 Chicago Cubs

Franchise seasons · 2020s 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

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2023 Chicago Cubs	83–79	24	27
2022 Chicago Cubs	74–88	26	42
2021 Chicago Cubs · Current season	71–91	53	40
2020 Chicago Cubs	34–26	22	25
2019 Chicago Cubs	84–78	39	33

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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
Cory Abbott	Pitchers	15	both	3	1	0	.333	17.33	6.75	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.
Jason Adam	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.67	5.91	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.
Adbert Alzolay	Pitchers	73	both	31	2	0	.065	125.67	4.58	Average (49) — 339 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 125.67 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.
Jake Arrieta	Pitchers	49	both	21	2	0	.095	86.33	6.68	Below average (42) — 543 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 6.68 over 86.33 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.
Joe Biagini	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	0.00	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.
Rex Brothers	Pitchers	48	both	2	0	0	.000	53.00	5.26	Average (47) — 427 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.26 over 53.00 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.
Andrew Chafin	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.33	2.06	Average (55) — 46 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.06 over 39.33 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.
Zach Davies	Pitchers	27	both	34	6	0	.176	148.00	5.78	Below average (43) — 529 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.78 over 148.00 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.
Scott Effross	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.67	3.68	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.
Kyle Hendricks	Pitchers	28	both	52	6	0	.115	181.00	4.77	Average (48) — 387 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.77 over 181.00 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.
Codi Heuer	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.67	3.14	Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.14 over 28.67 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.
Jake Jewell	Pitchers	65	both	1	0	0	.000	10.00	9.90	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.
Craig Kimbrel	Pitchers	46	both	1	0	0	.000	36.67	0.49	Average (58) — 8 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 0.49 over 36.67 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.
Dillon Maples	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.33	2.59	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.59 over 31.33 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.
Trevor Megill	Pitchers	74	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.67	8.37	Below average (44) — 514 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 8.37 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.
Ryan Meisinger	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	12.27	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.
Shelby Miller	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	31.50	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.
Alec Mills	Pitchers	30	both	32	1	0	.034	119.00	5.07	Average (47) — 427 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.07 over 119.00 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.
Adam Morgan	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.33	4.26	Average (50) — 281 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 25.33 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.
Tommy Nance	Pitchers	45	both	2	0	0	.000	28.67	7.22	Average (45) — 494 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 7.22 over 28.67 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.
Manuel Rodríguez	Pitchers	39	both	1	0	0	.000	17.67	6.11	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.
Michael Rucker	Pitchers	59	both	1	0	0	.000	28.33	20	Below average (23) — 556 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 20 over 28.33 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 Ryan	Pitchers	56	both	2	0	0	.000	13.33	6.75	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.
Adrian Sampson	Pitchers	56	both	7	0	0	.000	35.33	2.80	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.80 over 35.33 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.
Justin Steele	Pitchers	35	both	13	2	0	.154	57.00	4.26	Average (50) — 281 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 57.00 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.
Kohl Stewart	Pitchers	37	both	3	1	0	.333	13.67	5.27	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.
Robert Stock	Pitchers	89	both	2	0	0	.000	4.00	11.25	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	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	0.00	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.
Ryan Tepera	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.33	2.91	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.91 over 43.33 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.
Keegan Thompson	Pitchers	71	both	6	1	0	.167	53.33	3.38	Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 53.33 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.
Rowan Wick	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.00	4.30	Average (50) — 281 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.30 over 23.00 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.
Brad Wieck	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.00	0.00	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.
Trevor Williams	Pitchers	32	both	18	4	0	.222	58.67	5.06	Average (48) — 387 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.06 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.
Dan Winkler	Pitchers	43	both	1	0	0	.000	39.67	5.22	Average (48) — 387 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.22 over 39.67 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.
Brandon Workman	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	6.75	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.
Erick Castillo	Catchers	87	batting	8	2	0	.250	—	—	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.
Robinson Chirinos	Catchers	29	batting	97	22	5	.227	—	—	Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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.
Willson Contreras	Catchers	40	batting	413	98	21	.237	—	—	Average (52) — 186 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 413 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.
Taylor Gushue	Catchers	57	batting	4	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.
P. J. Higgins	Catchers	20	batting	23	1	0	.043	—	—	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.
José Lobatón	Catchers	7	batting	11	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.
Tyler Payne	Catchers	96	batting	2	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.
Austin Romine	Catchers	25	batting	60	13	1	.217	—	—	Average (48) — 336 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Tony Wolters	Catchers	11	batting	24	3	0	.125	—	—	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.
Sergio Alcántara	Infielders	51	both	220	45	5	.205	0.33	0.00	Average (45) — 440 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 220 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.
Javier Báez	Infielders	9	batting	335	83	22	.248	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 335 at-bats and 22 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 Bote	Infielders	13	batting	291	58	8	.199	—	—	Below average (44) — 459 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 291 at-bats and 8 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	326	87	18	.267	—	—	Average (56) — 79 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 326 at-bats and 18 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 Duffy	Infielders	5	both	289	83	5	.287	0.33	0.00	Average (56) — 79 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 289 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.
Trent Giambrone	Infielders	85	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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.
Nico Hoerner	Infielders	2	batting	149	45	0	.302	—	—	Average (55) — 97 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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.
Anthony Rizzo	Infielders	44	both	323	80	14	.248	0.67	0.00	Average (52) — 186 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 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.
Andrew Romine	Infielders	24	both	60	11	1	.183	1.00	9.00	Average (46) — 398 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Frank Schwindel	Infielders	18	batting	222	76	13	.342	—	—	Strong (66) — 2 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 222 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.
Eric Sogard	Infielders	4	both	169	42	1	.249	4.33	6.23	Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Ildemaro Vargas	Infielders	16	batting	21	3	0	.143	—	—	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.
Patrick Wisdom	Infielders	16	batting	338	78	28	.231	—	—	Average (53) — 156 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 at-bats and 28 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 Deichmann	Outfielders	6	batting	30	4	0	.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.
Johneshwy Fargas	Outfielders	4	batting	31	7	0	.226	—	—	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.
Ian Happ	Outfielders	8	batting	465	105	25	.226	—	—	Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 465 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.
Michael Hermosillo	Outfielders	32	batting	36	7	3	.194	—	—	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.
Jason Heyward	Outfielders	22	batting	323	69	8	.214	—	—	Average (46) — 398 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 at-bats and 8 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.
Jake Marisnick	Outfielders	6	batting	128	29	5	.227	—	—	Average (49) — 306 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 128 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.
Nick Martini	Outfielders	62	batting	37	10	0	.270	—	—	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.
Rafael Ortega	Outfielders	66	batting	296	86	11	.291	—	—	Average (58) — 49 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 296 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.
Joc Pederson	Outfielders	24	batting	256	59	11	.230	—	—	Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 256 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.
Alfonso Rivas	Outfielders	67	batting	44	14	1	.318	—	—	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.
Trayce Thompson	Outfielders	43	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tyler Ladendorf	Outfielders	84	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.

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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: 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2021 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T03:45:13.525123+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.