1965 Chicago Cubs

Franchise seasons · 1960s 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
SeasonRecord (W–L)Batting rowsPitching rows
1967 Chicago Cubs87–74229
1966 Chicago Cubs59–1032623
1965 Chicago Cubs · Current season72–902515
1964 Chicago Cubs76–862221
1963 Chicago Cubs82–802115

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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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Ted AbernathyPitchers39pitching—————2.57
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.
Frank BaumannPitchers48pitching—————7.36
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.
Ernie BroglioPitchers32pitching————50.676.93
Below average (36) — 145 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.93 over 50.67 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.
Bob BuhlPitchers31pitching————184.334.39
Average (45) — 120 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.39 over 184.33 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.
Lew BurdettePitchers33pitching————20.335.31
Average (47) — 104 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.31 over 20.33 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.
Dick EllsworthPitchers37pitching————222.333.81
Average (50) — 77 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.81 over 222.33 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.
Bill FaulPitchers13pitching————96.673.54
Average (51) — 68 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.54 over 96.67 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.
Bob HendleyPitchers33pitching————62.004.35
Average (47) — 104 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.35 over 62.00 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.
Billy HoeftPitchers40pitching—————2.81
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.
Ken HoltzmanPitchers30pitching—————2.25
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 HumphreysPitchers36,39pitching—————3.15
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.
Larry JacksonPitchers46pitching————257.333.85
Average (49) — 87 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.85 over 257.33 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.
Cal KooncePitchers34pitching————173.003.69
Average (51) — 68 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.69 over 173.00 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.
Lindy McDanielPitchers43pitching—————2.59
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.
Jack WarnerPitchers40pitching—————8.62
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.
Ed BaileyCatchers6batting150385.253——
Average (52) — 104 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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.
Dick BertellCatchers6batting84180.214——
Average (47) — 192 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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.
Leo BurkeCatchers15batting1020.200——
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.
Chris KrugCatchers25batting169345.201——
Average (46) — 211 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Vic RoznovskyCatchers8batting172383.221——
Average (47) — 192 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 172 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.
Joey AmalfitanoInfielders17batting96260.271——
Average (51) — 123 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.
Ernie BanksInfielders14batting61216228.265——
Average (57) — 47 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 612 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.
Glenn BeckertInfielders18batting6141473.239——
Average (48) — 178 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 614 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.
John BoccabellaInfielders22batting1242.333——
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.
Don KessingerInfielders11batting309620.201——
Below average (42) — 259 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 309 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.
Roberto PeñaInfielders7,28,41batting170372.218——
Average (46) — 211 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 170 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.
Ron SantoInfielders10batting60817333.285——
Strong (61) — 16 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 608 at-bats and 33 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.
George AltmanOutfielders21batting196464.235——
Average (49) — 162 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 196 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.
Byron BrowneOutfielders29batting600.000——
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.
Ellis BurtonOutfielders24batting4070.175——
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.
Doug ClemensOutfielders27batting340754.221——
Average (46) — 211 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 340 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.
Len GabrielsonOutfielders12batting48123.250——
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.
Harvey KuennOutfielders7batting120260.217——
Average (46) — 211 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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.
Don LandrumOutfielders20batting425966.226——
Average (47) — 192 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 425 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.
Jimmy StewartOutfielders19batting282630.223——
Average (45) — 231 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 282 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.
Billy WilliamsOutfielders26batting64520334.315——
Strong (66) — 3 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 645 at-bats and 34 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.
Don YoungOutfielders23batting3521.057——
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.
Harry BrightOutfielders29batting2570.280——
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.
Ron CampbellOutfielders15batting200.000——
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.
Chuck HartensteinOutfielders42batting000———
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.
Bob KennedyOutfielders61No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Lou KleinOutfielders60No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. 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: 1965 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1965 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:19:49.701243+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.