The Best Pitchers In Chicago Cubs History
The best pitchers in Chicago Cubs history are all part of a long legacy of stellar pitching that stretches back to the early days of the sport. Whether they were starters who became a key part of a winning pitching rotation or relievers who filled out the back end of the pitching staff, all of these players have been integral to the Cubs becoming a successful franchise.
Former stars like Carlos Zambrano and Kerry Wood appear below, as well as Hall of Fame starting pitchers like Ferguson Jenkins and Greg Maddux. Of course, there is Rick Reuschel, who began his lengthy career as part of the Boston roster.
So vote up the top pitchers in Cubs history. Help choose the players who contributed the most to the franchise over the years and those who helped the team win games when it mattered.
Cubs career: 1966-1973, 1982-1983
Cubs WAR: 52.9
- Birthplace: Chatham-Kent, Canada
- Nationality: Canada
- Team: Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers
- Position: Starting pitcher, Pitcher
Cubs career: 1986-1992, 2004–2006
Cubs WAR: 33.7
- Birthplace: San Angelo, Texas, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Team: Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves
- Position: Pitcher
Cubs career: 1998, 2000-2008, 2011-2012
Cubs WAR: 25.5
- Birthplace: Irving, Texas
- Nationality: United States of America
- Team: Chicago Cubs
- Position: Relief pitcher, Pitcher
Cubs career: 1980-1987
Cubs WAR: 19.0
- Birthplace: Jamestown, Louisiana
- Nationality: United States of America
- Team: Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles
- Position: Pitcher
Cubs career: 1904-1912, 1916
Cubs WAR: 46.8
- Birthplace: Nyesville, Indiana
- Position: Pitcher
Cubs career: 2013-2017
Cubs WAR: 20.1
- Birthplace: Farmington, Missouri
- Nationality: American
- Team: Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres
- Position: Pitcher