1986 Chicago Cubs Roster
National League (NL)
Team Record: 70-90
Finished 5th in the NL's East Division
Attendance: 1,859,102, Avg. 23,835
Ballpark: Wrigley Field
Manager: Jim Frey (23-33)
Manager: John Vukovich (1-1)
Manager: Gene Michael (46-56)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
1986 Chicago Cubs StatisticsTeam Record: 70-90
Finished 5th in the NL's East Division
Attendance: 1,859,102, Avg. 23,835
Ballpark: Wrigley Field
Manager: Jim Frey (23-33)
Manager: John Vukovich (1-1)
Manager: Gene Michael (46-56)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
1986 Chicago Cubs Results
The Chicago Cubs of the National League ended the 1986 season with a record of 70 wins and 90 losses, finishing fifth in the NL's East Division.
The Cubs scored 680 runs and allowed 781 runs, most in the circuit. Jody Davis and Gary Matthews led Chicago with 21 home runs apiece., while Shawon Dunston and Leon Durham walloped 20 or more, too. Keith Moreland accounted for 79 RBI. Ryne Sandberg paced all regular batters with a .284 average. Scott Sanderson and Lee Smith topped the team with 9 wins each, and Scott Sanderson registered a 4.19 earned run average, best among regularly-used pitchers.
Jim Frey, John Vukovich and Gene Michael coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Baller | P | R | R | October 6, 1960 | 6'6" | 215 | Stayton, OR USA |
| Thad Bosley | LF | L | L | September 17, 1956 | 6'3" | 175 | Oceanside, CA USA |
| Ron Cey | 3B | R | R | February 15, 1948 | 5'10" | 185 | Tacoma, WA USA |
| Steve Christmas | C | L | R | December 9, 1957 | 6'0" | 190 | Orlando, FL USA |
| Jody Davis | C | R | R | November 12, 1956 | 6'4" | 192 | Gainesville, GA USA |
| Ron Davis | P | R | R | August 6, 1955 | 6'4" | 205 | Houston, TX USA |
| Brian Dayett | RF | R | R | January 22, 1957 | 5'10" | 180 | New London, CT USA |
| Bob Dernier | CF | R | R | January 5, 1957 | 6'0" | 160 | Kansas City, MO USA |
| Frank DiPino | P | L | L | October 22, 1956 | 5'10" | 175 | Syracuse, NY USA |
| Shawon Dunston | SS | R | R | March 21, 1963 | 6'1" | 175 | Brooklyn, NY USA |
| Leon Durham | 1B | L | L | July 31, 1957 | 6'1" | 185 | Cincinnati, OH USA |
| Dennis Eckersley | P | R | R | October 3, 1954 | 6'2" | 190 | Oakland, CA USA |
| Ray Fontenot | P | L | L | August 8, 1957 | 6'0" | 175 | Lake Charles, LA USA |
| Terry Francona | OF | L | L | April 22, 1959 | 6'1" | 190 | Aberdeen, SD USA |
| George Frazier | P | R | R | October 13, 1954 | 6'5" | 205 | Oklahoma City, OK USA |
| Dave Gumpert | P | R | R | May 5, 1958 | 6'1" | 190 | South Haven, MI USA |
| Drew Hall | P | L | L | March 27, 1963 | 6'4" | 220 | Louisville, KY USA |
| Guy Hoffman | P | L | L | July 9, 1956 | 5'9" | 175 | Ottawa, IL USA |
| Matt Keough | P | R | R | July 3, 1955 | 6'3" | 190 | Pomona, CA USA |
| Steve Lake | C | R | R | March 14, 1957 | 6'1" | 180 | Inglewood, CA USA |
| Davey Lopes | 3B | R | R | May 3, 1945 | 5'9" | 170 | East Providence, RI USA |
| Ed Lynch | P | R | R | February 25, 1956 | 6'6" | 230 | Brooklyn, NY USA |
| Greg Maddux | P | R | R | April 14, 1966 | 6'0" | 170 | San Angelo, TX USA |
| Mike Martin | C | L | R | December 3, 1958 | 6'2" | 193 | Portland, OR USA |
| Dave Martinez | CF | L | L | September 26, 1964 | 5'10" | 150 | New York, NY USA |
| Gary Matthews | LF | R | R | July 5, 1950 | 6'2" | 185 | San Fernando, CA USA |
| Keith Moreland | RF | R | R | May 2, 1954 | 6'0" | 190 | Dallas, TX USA |
| Jamie Moyer | P | L | L | November 18, 1962 | 6'0" | 170 | Sellersville, PA USA |
| Jerry Mumphrey | CF | B | R | September 9, 1952 | 6'2" | 185 | Tyler, TX USA |
| Rafael Palmeiro | LF | L | L | September 24, 1964 | 6'0" | 180 | La Habana, La Habana Cuba |
| Dick Ruthven | P | R | R | March 27, 1951 | 6'3" | 190 | Sacramento, CA USA |
| Ryne Sandberg | 2B | R | R | September 18, 1959 | 6'1" | 175 | Spokane, WA USA |
| Scott Sanderson | P | R | R | July 22, 1956 | 6'5" | 195 | Dearborn, MI USA |
| Lee Smith | P | R | R | December 4, 1957 | 6'5" | 220 | Jamestown, LA USA |
| Chris Speier | 3B | R | R | June 28, 1950 | 6'1" | 175 | Alameda, CA USA |
| Rick Sutcliffe | P | L | R | June 21, 1956 | 6'7" | 215 | Independence, MO USA |
| Manny Trillo | 3B | R | R | December 25, 1950 | 6'1" | 150 | Caripito, Monagas Venezuela |
| Steve Trout | P | L | L | July 30, 1957 | 6'4" | 195 | Detroit, MI USA |
| Chico Walker | RF | B | R | November 25, 1957 | 5'9" | 170 | Jackson, MS USA |
