2005 Cubs Roster
Arizona League (AL) - Class: R
Team Record: 19-37
Finished 9th in the AL
Manager: Steve McFarland (19-37)
Affiliation: Chicago Cubs
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Ballpark: Fitch Park
2005 Cubs StatisticsTeam Record: 19-37
Finished 9th in the AL
Manager: Steve McFarland (19-37)
Affiliation: Chicago Cubs
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Ballpark: Fitch Park
The Cubs of the Arizona League ended the 2005 season with a record of 19 wins and 37 losses, finishing ninth in the AL.
The Cubs scored 280 runs and conceded 317 runs. D. J. Lewis led batters with significant playing time by hitting .322, while Jose Pina earned a 4.83 ERA, best among regular hurlers.
Players from the 2005 Cubs who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Ángel Guzmán, Scott Williamson, Nomar Garciaparra, Donnie Veal and Russ Canzler.
Steve McFarland served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Avery | R | R | September 7, 1983 | 6'6" | 230 | Fairfax, VA US |
| Sammy Baez | R | R | December 10, 1984 | 6'2" | 175 | Sabana Grande de Palenque, San Cristobal DO |
| Stephen Bronder | R | R | June 5, 1984 | 6'1" | 180 | Oklahoma City, OK US |
| Randy Brown | R | R | November 12, 1985 | 6'0" | 172 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Ed Campusano | L | L | July 14, 1982 | 6'4" | 175 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Russ Canzler | R | R | April 11, 1986 | 6'2" | 220 | Berwick, PA US |
| Yusuf Carter | S | R | February 6, 1985 | 6'2" | 205 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Julio Castillo | R | R | October 6, 1987 | 6'3" | 212 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Ryan Chambers | L | L | December 31, 1982 | 6'0" | 165 | Yucaipa, CA US |
| Jordan Crews | R | R | September 21, 1982 | 6'5" | 220 | Valdosta, GA US |
| Nikolaus Crouch | R | R | January 26, 1983 | 6'4" | 215 | Vista, CA US |
| Johnny Defendis | L | R | March 12, 1984 | 6'1" | 200 | New York, NY US |
| Ryan Episcopo | L | R | July 20, 1985 | 6'2" | 180 | Port St. Lucie, FL US |
| Pete Farina | R | R | September 7, 1983 | 6'1" | 205 | Culver City, CA US |
| Armando Fernandez | R | R | February 2, 1982 | 6'2" | 235 | Miami, FL US |
| Erik Foor | R | R | February 5, 1982 | 6'4" | 210 | |
| Alfredo Francisco | R | R | August 27, 1984 | 6'3" | 235 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Nomar Garciaparra | R | R | July 23, 1973 | 6'0" | 165 | Whittier, CA US |
| Michael Greenhouse | L | L | April 18, 1983 | 5'11" | 200 | Huntington, WV US |
| Carlos Guerrero | L | L | March 8, 1987 | 6'2" | 150 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Ángel Guzmán | R | R | December 14, 1981 | 6'3" | 190 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Steve Harris | R | R | September 24, 1984 | 6'3" | 205 | Virginia Beach, VA US |
| Valerio Heredia | S | R | March 14, 1986 | 5'10" | 150 | Barahona, Barahona DO |
| Brett Jackson | R | R | September 28, 1984 | 6'3" | 200 | Athens, GA US |
| Dylan Johnston | L | R | March 25, 1987 | 6'0" | 180 | Chandler, AZ US |
| Alfred Joseph | R | R | July 25, 1986 | 5'11" | 190 | Corpus Christi, TX US |
| Aaron Krawiec | L | L | March 17, 1979 | 6'6" | 215 | Buffalo, NY US |
| Michael Lefort | R | R | August 23, 1983 | 6'1" | 195 | Providence, RI US |
| D. J. Lewis | R | R | August 25, 1985 | 6'0" | 210 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Victor Liriano | L | L | May 19, 1984 | 6'0" | 200 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Aleurys Lopez | R | L | August 20, 1983 | 6'0" | 192 | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata DO |
| Mario Mercedes | R | R | November 22, 1986 | 5'11" | 195 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Tyrell Moore | L | L | August 31, 1981 | 6'1" | 185 | Killeen, TX US |
| Justin Morgan | R | R | February 1, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | Gonzales, LA US |
| Jake Muyco | R | R | September 16, 1984 | 6'0" | 190 | Richland, WA US |
| William Paganetti | R | R | July 23, 1983 | 6'3" | 195 | Reno, NV US |
| Mark Pawelek | L | L | August 18, 1986 | 6'3" | 190 | Springville, UT US |
| Mike Phelps | R | R | May 26, 1984 | 6'4" | 190 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Jose Pina | R | R | November 2, 1985 | 6'2" | 150 | San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan DO |
| Justin Rayborn | R | R | November 29, 1982 | 6'5" | 210 | Pascagoula, MS US |
| Kyle Reynolds | L | R | September 1, 1983 | 6'2" | 190 | Houston, TX US |
| Anthony Rivera | R | R | July 19, 1984 | 6'1" | 180 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Luis Rivera | R | R | January 25, 1984 | 6'1" | 190 | Carolina, PR |
| Felin Santana | R | R | March 26, 1984 | 6'4" | 185 | Paraiso, DO |
| Dave Seara | R | R | June 16, 1983 | 5'10" | 174 | Miami, FL US |
| Eduard Serrano | S | R | June 2, 1985 | 5'10" | 150 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| David Taylor | R | L | November 12, 1982 | 6'2" | 200 | Arlington, TX US |
| Scott Taylor | R | R | December 28, 1986 | 6'3" | 240 | Charleston, WV US |
| Jason Terry | L | L | September 26, 1982 | 6'3" | 200 | Easley, SC US |
| Morrow Thomley | R | R | April 5, 1983 | 6'2" | 206 | Tuscaloosa, AL US |
| Chad Underwood | R | R | May 18, 1982 | 6'4" | 215 | Dallas, TX US |
| Donnie Veal | L | L | September 18, 1984 | 6'4" | 235 | Jackson, MS US |
| J. D. Westphal | R | R | February 10, 1983 | 6'1" | 185 | Orem City, UT US |
| Olin Wick | S | R | May 6, 1982 | 6'0" | 180 | Seattle, WA US |
| Scott Williamson | R | R | February 17, 1976 | 6'0" | 195 | Fort Polk, LA US |
