1957 Chicago Cubs Baseball Schedule and Roster Details
The 1957 Chicago Cubs page from the Baseball Handbook and Schedules publication provides essential information for that season. Managed by Bob Scheffing, the Cubs played their home games at Wrigley Field, with a seating capacity of 36,755. Ticket prices were as follows: box seats $2.50, grandstand $1.25, and bleachers $0.60. Key players highlighted include shortstop Ernie Banks from Dallas, noted for hitting 28 home runs with a .297 batting average. Pitcher Bob Rush, described as the team's top hurler, recorded a 13-10 win-loss with a 3.19 ERA the previous season. Infielder Gene Baker, from Iowa, teamed with Banks in a notable double play combination, posting a .258 batting average. The 1957 roster lists key players such as pitchers Jim Brosnan and Jackie Collum, catcher Ray Katt, and outfielders Jim Bolger and Walt Moryn.