1955 Chicago Cubs
Franchise seasons · 1950s seasons
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 Chicago Cubs | 62–92 | 27 | 17 |
| 1956 Chicago Cubs | 60–94 | 21 | 16 |
| 1955 Chicago Cubs · Current season | 72–81 | 21 | 16 |
| 1954 Chicago Cubs | 64–90 | 22 | 16 |
| 1953 Chicago Cubs | 65–89 | 24 | 16 |
Same era: other teams in 1955
- 1955 Baltimore Orioles · 57–97
- 1955 Boston Red Sox · 84–70
- 1955 Chicago White Sox · 91–63
- 1955 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1955 Detroit Tigers · 79–75
- 1955 Kansas City Athletics · 63–91
More teams from 1955
- 1955 Milwaukee Braves · 85–69
- 1955 New York Yankees · 96–58
- 1955 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1955 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1955 St. Louis Cardinals · 68–86
- 1955 Washington Senators · 53–101
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicente Amor | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.50 | 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. |
| John André | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.80 | 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. |
| Bubba Church | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.40 | 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. |
| Hy Cohen | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 17.00 | 7.94 | 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. |
| Jim Davis | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 133.67 | 4.44 | Average (49) — 71 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.44 over 133.67 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. |
| Warren Hacker | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 213.00 | 4.27 | Average (50) — 69 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.27 over 213.00 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 Hillman | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.31 | 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. |
| Hal Jeffcoat | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.95 | 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. |
| Sam Jones | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 241.67 | 4.10 | Average (51) — 54 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.10 over 241.67 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. |
| Don Kaiser | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.40 | 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. |
| Paul Minner | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 157.67 | 3.48 | Average (55) — 24 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.48 over 157.67 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. |
| Harry Perkowski | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.29 | 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. |
| Howie Pollet | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 61.00 | 5.61 | Average (45) — 90 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.61 over 61.00 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. |
| Bob Rush | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 234.00 | 3.50 | Average (55) — 24 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.50 over 234.00 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. |
| Bob Thorpe | Pitchers | 26 | 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. |
| Bill Tremel | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.72 | 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. |
| Harry Chiti | Catchers | 32 | batting | 338 | 78 | 11 | .231 | — | — | Average (47) — 142 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 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. |
| Walker Cooper | Catchers | 25 | batting | 111 | 31 | 7 | .279 | — | — | Average (54) — 54 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 111 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. |
| Jim Fanning | Catchers | 1 | batting | 10 | 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. |
| Clyde McCullough | Catchers | 8 | batting | 81 | 16 | 0 | .198 | — | — | Average (45) — 170 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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. |
| El Tappe | Catchers | 55 | 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. |
| Gene Baker | Infielders | 37 | batting | 609 | 163 | 11 | .268 | — | — | Average (52) — 75 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 609 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. |
| Ernie Banks | Infielders | 14 | batting | 596 | 176 | 44 | .295 | — | — | Strong (62) — 9 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 596 at-bats and 44 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. |
| Dee Fondy | Infielders | 40 | batting | 574 | 152 | 17 | .265 | — | — | Average (53) — 67 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 574 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. |
| Owen Friend | Infielders | 3 | batting | 10 | 1 | 0 | .100 | — | — | 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. |
| Randy Jackson | Infielders | 2 | batting | 499 | 132 | 21 | .265 | — | — | Average (54) — 54 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 499 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. |
| Vern Morgan | Infielders | 5 | batting | 7 | 1 | 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. |
| Frank Baumholtz | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 280 | 81 | 1 | .289 | — | — | Average (54) — 54 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 280 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. |
| Jim Bolger | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 160 | 33 | 0 | .206 | — | — | Below average (43) — 189 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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. |
| Jim King | Outfielders | 48 | batting | 301 | 77 | 11 | .256 | — | — | Average (51) — 85 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 301 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. |
| Lloyd Merriman | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 145 | 31 | 1 | .214 | — | — | Average (45) — 170 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 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. |
| Eddie Miksis | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 481 | 113 | 9 | .235 | — | — | Average (46) — 156 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 481 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. |
| Hank Sauer | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 261 | 55 | 12 | .211 | — | — | Average (46) — 156 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 261 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. |
| Bob Speake | Outfielders | 11 | batting | 261 | 57 | 12 | .218 | — | — | Average (47) — 142 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 261 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. |
| Ted Tappe | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 50 | 13 | 4 | .260 | — | — | Average (52) — 75 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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. |
| Gale Wade | Outfielders | 3 | batting | 33 | 6 | 1 | .182 | — | — | 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. |
| Al Lary | Outfielders | 31 | 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. |
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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: 1955 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1955 Chicago Cubs season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:56:22.719079+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.