1985 Chicago Cubs
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Chicago Cubs | 76–85 | 21 | 15 |
| 1986 Chicago Cubs | 70–90 | 21 | 18 |
| 1985 Chicago Cubs · Current season | 77–84 | 20 | 20 |
| 1984 Chicago Cubs | 96–65 | 22 | 18 |
| 1983 Chicago Cubs | 71–91 | 25 | 9 |
Same era: other teams in 1985
- 1985 Atlanta Braves · 66–96
- 1985 Baltimore Orioles · 83–78
- 1985 Boston Red Sox · 81–81
- 1985 California Angels · —
- 1985 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1985 Cincinnati Reds · 89–72
More teams from 1985
- 1985 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1985 Detroit Tigers · 84–77
- 1985 Houston Astros · 83–79
- 1985 Kansas City Royals · 91–71
- 1985 Los Angeles Dodgers · 95–67
- 1985 Milwaukee Brewers · 71–90
- 1985 Minnesota Twins · 77–85
- 1985 Montreal Expos · —
- 1985 New York Mets · 98–64
- 1985 New York Yankees · 97–64
- 1985 Oakland Athletics · 77–85
- 1985 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1985 Pittsburgh Pirates · 57–104
- 1985 San Diego Padres · 83–79
- 1985 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1985 Seattle Mariners · 74–88
- 1985 St. Louis Cardinals · 101–61
- 1985 Texas Rangers · 62–99
- 1985 Toronto Blue Jays · 99–62
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Abrego | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 24.00 | 6.38 | Average (46) — 179 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.38 over 24.00 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. |
| Jay Baller | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 52.00 | 3.46 | Average (52) — 85 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.46 over 52.00 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. |
| Dave Beard | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.39 | 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. |
| Derek Botelho | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 44.00 | 5.32 | Average (47) — 171 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.32 over 44.00 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. |
| Warren Brusstar | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.05 | 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. |
| Dennis Eckersley | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 169.33 | 3.08 | Average (56) — 25 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.08 over 169.33 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. |
| Steve Engel | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 51.67 | 5.57 | Average (45) — 193 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.57 over 51.67 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. |
| Ray Fontenot | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 154.67 | 4.36 | Average (49) — 146 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.36 over 154.67 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. |
| George Frazier | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.39 | 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. |
| Dave Gumpert | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.48 | 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 Gura | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 20.33 | 8.41 | Below average (43) — 209 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 8.41 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. |
| Ron Meridith | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.47 | 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. |
| Reggie Patterson | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 39.00 | 3.00 | Average (53) — 74 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.00 over 39.00 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 Perlman | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 11.42 | 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. |
| Dick Ruthven | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 87.33 | 4.53 | Average (48) — 158 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.53 over 87.33 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. |
| Scott Sanderson | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 121.00 | 3.12 | Average (55) — 36 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.12 over 121.00 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. |
| Lee Smith | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.04 | 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. |
| Lary Sorensen | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.26 | 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. |
| Rick Sutcliffe | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 130.00 | 3.18 | Average (55) — 36 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.18 over 130.00 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. |
| Steve Trout | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 140.67 | 3.39 | Average (54) — 53 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.39 over 140.67 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. |
| Jody Davis | Catchers | 7 | batting | 482 | 112 | 17 | .232 | — | — | Average (48) — 295 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 482 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. |
| Steve Lake | Catchers | 16 | batting | 119 | 18 | 1 | .151 | — | — | Below average (39) — 431 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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. |
| Larry Bowa | Infielders | 1 | batting | 195 | 48 | 0 | .246 | — | — | Average (48) — 295 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 195 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. |
| Ron Cey | Infielders | 11 | batting | 500 | 116 | 22 | .232 | — | — | Average (49) — 252 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 500 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. |
| Shawon Dunston | Infielders | 12 | batting | 250 | 65 | 4 | .260 | — | — | Average (51) — 190 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 250 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. |
| Leon Durham | Infielders | 10 | batting | 542 | 153 | 21 | .282 | — | — | Average (58) — 38 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 542 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. |
| Richie Hebner | Infielders | 18 | batting | 120 | 26 | 3 | .217 | — | — | Average (47) — 321 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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. |
| Dave Owen | Infielders | 19 | batting | 19 | 7 | 0 | .368 | — | — | 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. |
| Ryne Sandberg | Infielders | 23 | batting | 609 | 186 | 26 | .305 | — | — | Strong (63) — 9 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 609 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. |
| Chris Speier | Infielders | 28 | batting | 218 | 53 | 4 | .243 | — | — | Average (49) — 252 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 218 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. |
| Thad Bosley | Outfielders | 27 | batting | 180 | 59 | 7 | .328 | — | — | Strong (61) — 15 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 180 at-bats and 7 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. |
| Brian Dayett | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 26 | 6 | 1 | .231 | — | — | 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 Dernier | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 469 | 119 | 1 | .254 | — | — | Average (49) — 252 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 469 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. |
| Billy Hatcher | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 163 | 40 | 2 | .245 | — | — | Average (49) — 252 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 163 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. |
| Darrin Jackson | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 11 | 1 | 0 | .091 | — | — | 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. |
| Davey Lopes | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 275 | 78 | 11 | .284 | — | — | Average (57) — 50 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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. |
| Gary Matthews | Outfielders | 36 | batting | 298 | 70 | 13 | .235 | — | — | Average (49) — 252 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 298 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. |
| Keith Moreland | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 587 | 180 | 14 | .307 | — | — | Strong (61) — 15 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 587 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. |
| Chico Walker | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 12 | 1 | 0 | .083 | — | — | 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. |
| Gary Woods | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 82 | 20 | 0 | .244 | — | — | Average (48) — 295 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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. |
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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: 1985 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1985 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:10:42.312971+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.