1975 Chicago Cubs Roster and Schedule for MLB Baseball Season
The page from the 1975 Kessler Baseball Fans Guide provides an overview of the Chicago Cubs' roster, performance details, and game schedule for the season. The pitching staff includes Bill Bonham, Ken Frailing, Darold Knowles, and Rick Reuschel, with Bonham and Hooton expected to lead. The team's finishing position was 11th in the league for pitching in 1974, necessitating enhancements. Catchers Steve Swisher and George Mitterwald are slated to share duties. The infield features notable players like Bill Madlock, who had a strong previous season, with a focus on defensive strength, assisted by veteran Don Kessinger. Outfield responsibilities will include Jose Cardenal and Rick Monday, among others. The schedule outlines home games at Wrigley Field, with specific dates for matchups against teams such as the Pirates, Mets, and Cardinals throughout the season.