1957 Chicago Cubs Schedule, Roster, and Stats at Wrigley Field
The page from the 1958 Baseball Handbook and Schedules provides a detailed overview of the Chicago Cubs' season, focusing on home and away games, individual player statistics, and team performance. Managed by Bob Scheffing, the Cubs played at Wrigley Field, with the venue's capacity listed at 36,755. Key games are scheduled against teams such as St. Louis, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, and Los Angeles. Historical performance from 1953 to 1957 shows fluctuating records, with a peak win-loss percentage of .422 in 1953. Individual leaders from previous seasons are highlighted, with Ernie Banks noted for his remarkable home run record and batting averages, while Don Elston and Moe Drabowsky are significant in pitching performance. The basic roster reveals a mix of veteran and new talent, such as pitchers Jim Brosnan and Don Elston, catcher Cal Neeman, and outfielders Walt Moryn and Bobby Thomson.