2005 Chicago Cubs
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Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Chicago Cubs | 85–77 | 25 | 22 |
| 2006 Chicago Cubs | 66–96 | 23 | 23 |
| 2005 Chicago Cubs · Current season | 79–83 | 24 | 22 |
| 2004 Chicago Cubs | 89–73 | 24 | 19 |
| 2003 Chicago Cubs | 88–74 | 37 | 17 |
Same era: other teams in 2005
- 2005 Arizona Diamondbacks · 77–85
- 2005 Atlanta Braves · 90–72
- 2005 Baltimore Orioles · 74–88
- 2005 Boston Red Sox · 95–67
- 2005 Chicago White Sox · 99–63
- 2005 Cincinnati Reds · 73–89
More teams from 2005
- 2005 Cleveland Indians · 93–69
- 2005 Colorado Rockies · 67–95
- 2005 Detroit Tigers · 71–91
- 2005 Florida Marlins · 83–79
- 2005 Houston Astros · 89–73
- 2005 Kansas City Royals · 56–106
- 2005 Los Angeles Angels · 95–67
- 2005 Los Angeles Dodgers · 71–91
- 2005 Milwaukee Brewers · 81–81
- 2005 Minnesota Twins · 83–79
- 2005 New York Mets · 83–79
- 2005 New York Yankees · 95–67
- 2005 Oakland Athletics · 88–74
- 2005 Philadelphia Phillies · 88–74
- 2005 Pittsburgh Pirates · 67–95
- 2005 San Diego Padres · 82–80
- 2005 San Francisco Giants · 75–87
- 2005 Seattle Mariners · 69–93
- 2005 St. Louis Cardinals · 100–62
- 2005 Tampa Bay Devil Rays · 67–95
- 2005 Texas Rangers · 79–83
- 2005 Toronto Blue Jays · 80–82
- 2005 Washington Nationals · 81–81
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Bartosh | Pitchers | 56 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.49 | 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. |
| Joe Borowski | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.55 | 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. |
| Ryan Dempster | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.13 | 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. |
| Chad Fox | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.75 | 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. |
| LaTroy Hawkins | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.32 | 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. |
| Rich Hill | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 23.67 | 9.13 | Average (45) — 261 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 9.13 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. |
| John Koronka | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 15.67 | 7.47 | 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. |
| Greg Maddux | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 225.00 | 4.24 | Average (52) — 92 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.24 over 225.00 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. |
| Sergio Mitre | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 60.33 | 5.37 | Average (49) — 191 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.37 over 60.33 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. |
| Jon Leicester | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 9.00 | 9.00 | 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. |
| Roberto Novoa | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.43 | 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. |
| Will Ohman | Pitchers | 50,45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.91 | 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. |
| Mark Prior | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 166.67 | 3.67 | Average (53) — 63 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.67 over 166.67 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. |
| Mike Remlinger | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.91 | 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. |
| Glendon Rusch | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 145.33 | 4.52 | Average (50) — 155 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.52 over 145.33 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. |
| Jermaine Van Buren | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | 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. |
| Todd Wellemeyer | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.12 | 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. |
| Jerome Williams | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 106.00 | 3.91 | Average (52) — 92 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.91 over 106.00 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 Williamson | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.65 | 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. |
| Kerry Wood | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 66.00 | 4.23 | Average (51) — 119 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.23 over 66.00 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. |
| Michael Wuertz | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.81 | 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. |
| Carlos Zambrano | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 223.33 | 3.26 | Average (55) — 23 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.26 over 223.33 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. |
| Michael Barrett | Catchers | 8 | batting | 424 | 117 | 16 | .276 | — | — | Average (54) — 128 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 424 at-bats and 16 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. |
| Henry Blanco | Catchers | 9,24 | batting | 161 | 39 | 6 | .242 | — | — | Average (48) — 312 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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. |
| Ronny Cedeño | Infielders | 11 | batting | 80 | 24 | 1 | .300 | — | — | Average (53) — 152 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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. |
| Mike Fontenot | Infielders | 29 | batting | 2 | 0 | 0 | .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. |
| Nomar Garciaparra | Infielders | 5 | batting | 230 | 65 | 9 | .283 | — | — | Average (54) — 128 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 230 at-bats and 9 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. |
| Derrek Lee | Infielders | 25 | batting | 594 | 199 | 46 | .335 | — | — | Strong (70) — 1 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 594 at-bats and 46 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. |
| José Macías | Infielders | 1 | batting | 177 | 45 | 1 | .254 | — | — | Average (48) — 312 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 177 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. |
| Scott McClain | Infielders | 9 | batting | 14 | 2 | 0 | .143 | — | — | 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. |
| Neifi Pérez | Infielders | 13 | batting | 572 | 157 | 9 | .274 | — | — | Average (52) — 176 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 572 at-bats and 9 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. |
| Aramis Ramírez | Infielders | 16 | batting | 463 | 140 | 31 | .302 | — | — | Strong (62) — 13 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 463 at-bats and 31 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. |
| Ryan Theriot | Infielders | 55 | batting | 13 | 2 | 0 | .154 | — | — | 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. |
| Todd Walker | Infielders | 7 | batting | 397 | 121 | 12 | .305 | — | — | Average (58) — 44 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 397 at-bats and 12 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. |
| Enrique Wilson | Infielders | 19 | batting | 22 | 3 | 0 | .136 | — | — | 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. |
| Jeromy Burnitz | Outfielders | 3 | batting | 605 | 156 | 24 | .258 | — | — | Average (51) — 210 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 605 at-bats and 24 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. |
| Jason Dubois | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 142 | 34 | 7 | .239 | — | — | Average (49) — 285 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 142 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. |
| Jody Gerut | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 14 | 1 | 0 | .071 | — | — | 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. |
| Ben Grieve | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 20 | 5 | 0 | .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. |
| Jerry Hairston Jr. | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 380 | 99 | 4 | .261 | — | — | Average (49) — 285 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 380 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. |
| Todd Hollandsworth | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 268 | 68 | 5 | .254 | — | — | Average (48) — 312 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 268 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. |
| Matt Lawton | Outfielders | 50 | batting | 78 | 19 | 1 | .244 | — | — | Average (48) — 312 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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. |
| Matt Murton | Outfielders | 19 | batting | 140 | 45 | 7 | .321 | — | — | Average (59) — 31 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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. |
| Corey Patterson | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 451 | 97 | 13 | .215 | — | — | Below average (42) — 450 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 451 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. |
| Adam Greenberg | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 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. |
| Geovany Soto | Outfielders | 58 | batting | 1 | 0 | 0 | .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. |
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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: 2005 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2005 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:49:51.317293+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.