The 1993 Chicago Cubs season was the 122nd season of the Chicago Cubs franchise, the 118th in the National League and the 78th at Wrigley Field. The Cubs finished fourth in the National League East with a record of 84âÂÂ78. This was the first season where the player's names appeared on the back of the home jerseys. Prior to 1993, names had only been seen on the away jerseys since the 1979 season.
Offseason
- December 2, 1992: Steve Lake was signed as a free agent with the Chicago Cubs.
- December 8, 1992: Dan Plesac was signed as a free agent with the Chicago Cubs.
- December 9, 1992: Randy Myers signed as a free agent with the Chicago Cubs.
- December 18, 1992: Willie Wilson was signed as a free agent with the Chicago Cubs.
- February 8, 1993: Steve Lyons was signed as a free agent with the Chicago Cubs.
- March 28, 1993: Steve Lyons was released by the Chicago Cubs.
Regular season
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Notable Transactions
- June 1, 1993: Heathcliff Slocumb was traded by the Chicago Cubs to the Cleveland Indians for Jose Hernandez.
- June 3, 1993: Brooks Kieschnick was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 1st round (10th pick) of the 1993 amateur draft. Player signed July 22, 1993.
- June 3, 1993: Steve Rain was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 11th round of the 1993 amateur draft. Player signed July 5, 1993.
- July 30, 1993: Karl Rhodes was traded as part of a 3-team trade by the Kansas City Royals to the Chicago Cubs. The New York Yankees sent John Habyan to the Kansas City Royals. The Chicago Cubs sent Paul Assenmacher to the New York Yankees.
- August 19, 1993: Glenallen Hill was traded by the Cleveland Indians to the Chicago Cubs for Candy Maldonado.
Roster
Player stats
Batting
Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Pitching
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Awards and honors
All-Star Game
- Ryne Sandberg, 2B, Starter
- Mark Grace, DH, Starter
Farm system
<small>LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Iowa</small>
References