2005 Chicago White Sox

Franchise seasons · 2000s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Jon Adkins	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.33	8.64	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jeff Bajenaru	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	6.23	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mark Buehrle	Pitchers	56	both	3	0	0	.000	236.67	3.12	Average (56) — 15 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 3.12 over 236.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
José Contreras	Pitchers	52	both	3	0	0	.000	204.67	3.61	Average (54) — 34 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 3.61 over 204.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Neal Cotts	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	60.33	1.94	Average (56) — 15 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 1.94 over 60.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Freddy García	Pitchers	34	both	7	0	0	.000	228.00	3.87	Average (53) — 63 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 3.87 over 228.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jon Garland	Pitchers	20	both	2	1	0	.500	221.00	3.50	Average (54) — 34 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 3.50 over 221.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dustin Hermanson	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	57.33	2.04	Average (55) — 23 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 2.04 over 57.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Orlando Hernández	Pitchers	26	both	3	1	0	.333	128.33	5.12	Average (49) — 191 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 5.12 over 128.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bobby Jenks	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.33	2.75	Average (53) — 63 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 2.75 over 39.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dámaso Marte	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.33	3.77	Average (52) — 92 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 45.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Brandon McCarthy	Pitchers	41	both	2	0	0	.000	67.00	4.03	Average (51) — 119 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 4.03 over 67.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Cliff Politte	Pitchers	18	both	1	1	0	1.000	67.33	2.00	Average (56) — 15 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 2.00 over 67.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
David Sanders	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	13.50	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Shingo Takatsu	Pitchers	10	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.67	5.97	Average (48) — 214 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 5.97 over 28.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Luis Vizcaíno	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.00	3.73	Average (52) — 92 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 70.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Kevin Walker	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	9.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Raul Casanova	Catchers	31	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
A. J. Pierzynski	Catchers	12	batting	460	118	18	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 210 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 460 at-bats and 18 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Chris Widger	Catchers	36	batting	141	34	4	.241	—	—	Average (48) — 312 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Geoff Blum	Infielders	27	batting	95	19	1	.200	—	—	Below average (44) — 421 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 95 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jamie Burke	Infielders	27	batting	1	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Joe Crede	Infielders	24	batting	432	109	22	.252	—	—	Average (51) — 210 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 432 at-bats and 22 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ross Gload	Infielders	17	batting	42	7	0	.167	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Willie Harris	Infielders	1	batting	121	31	1	.256	—	—	Average (49) — 285 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 121 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tadahito Iguchi	Infielders	15	batting	511	142	15	.278	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 511 at-bats and 15 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Paul Konerko	Infielders	14	batting	575	163	40	.283	—	—	Average (59) — 31 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 575 at-bats and 40 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Pedro López	Infielders	62	batting	7	2	0	.286	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Pablo Ozuna	Infielders	38	batting	203	56	0	.276	—	—	Average (50) — 255 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 203 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Juan Uribe	Infielders	5	batting	481	121	16	.252	—	—	Average (49) — 285 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 481 at-bats and 16 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Brian Anderson	Outfielders	44	batting	34	6	2	.176	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Joe Borchard	Outfielders	25	batting	12	5	0	.417	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jermaine Dye	Outfielders	23	batting	529	145	31	.274	—	—	Average (56) — 76 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 at-bats and 31 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Carl Everett	Outfielders	8	batting	490	123	23	.251	—	—	Average (50) — 255 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 490 at-bats and 23 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Timo Pérez	Outfielders	7	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Scott Podsednik	Outfielders	22	batting	507	147	0	.290	—	—	Average (53) — 152 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 507 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Aaron Rowand	Outfielders	33	batting	578	156	13	.270	—	—	Average (52) — 176 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 at-bats and 13 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Frank Thomas	Outfielders	35	batting	105	23	12	.219	—	—	Average (50) — 255 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 at-bats and 12 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2005 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:50:13.630127+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.