World Series matchups: Cubs vs. Indians

C Roberto Perez, Indians: Perez threw out 46 percent of attempted base stealers this season.

1B Anthony Rizzo, Cubs: Rizzo busts out of a 2-for-26 slump by going 7 of 14 with two homers and five RBI over the last three games of the NLCS.

1B Mike Napoli, Indians: With 34 homers and 101 RBI, the veteran slugger has been perhaps baseball's biggest free-agent bargains.

2B Javier Baez, Cubs: Flashy in the field, the Baez has become a breakout star this postseason and was co-MVP of the NLCS.

2B Jason Kipnis, Indians: A two-time All-Star, Kipnis grew up a huge Cubs fan outside Chicago.

SS Addison Russell, Cubs: Russell bats.238 with 21 homers and 95 RBI this season, his second in the majors.

SS Francisco Lindor, Indians: Lindor can do it all — including light up a ballpark with his energy and smile.

3B Kris Bryant, Cubs: robably the favorite for NL MVP, Bryant has delivered immediately with big power.

3B Jose Ramirez, Indians: The unheralded Ramirez has been a pleasant surprise for Cleveland, filling a hole at third base with an excellent season.

LF Ben Zobrist, Cubs: Zobrist mostly played second base during the season but has been shifted to left field to make everyday room for Baez.

LF Coco Crisp (pictured) or Rajai Davis, Indians: Crisp returned to his Cleveland roots when he was acquired on Aug. 31, just in time to be eligible for the postseason. Davis was another free-agent pickup at a friendly price.

CF Dexter Fowler, Cubs: Fowler compiled a career-best .393 on-base percentage and scored 84 runs in 125 games.

CF Tyler Naquin, Indians: Naquin ranked among rookie leaders in several offensive categories.

RF Jason Heyward, Cubs: Heyward was a major disappointment at the plate, but provides outstanding defense.

RF Lonnie Chisenhall, Indians: The converted third baseman has found a home in right field.

DH Kyle Schwarber, Cubs: In an October shocker, the expectation is Schwarber will return from an early-season knee injury in Game 1 of the World Series.