1986 Kansas City Royals
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Kansas City Royals franchise archive · Available years: 1969–2025 · 57 seasons.
These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.
Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Kansas City Royals | 84–77 | 24 | 17 |
| 1987 Kansas City Royals | 83–79 | 23 | 15 |
| 1986 Kansas City Royals · Current season | 76–86 | 23 | 13 |
| 1985 Kansas City Royals | 91–71 | 21 | 22 |
| 1984 Kansas City Royals | 84–78 | 24 | 12 |
Same era: other teams in 1986
- 1986 Atlanta Braves · 72–89
- 1986 Baltimore Orioles · 73–89
- 1986 Boston Red Sox · 95–66
- 1986 California Angels · —
- 1986 Chicago Cubs · 70–90
- 1986 Chicago White Sox · —
More teams from 1986
- 1986 Cincinnati Reds · 86–76
- 1986 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1986 Detroit Tigers · 87–75
- 1986 Houston Astros · 96–66
- 1986 Los Angeles Dodgers · 73–89
- 1986 Milwaukee Brewers · 77–84
- 1986 Minnesota Twins · 71–91
- 1986 Montreal Expos · —
- 1986 New York Mets · 108–54
- 1986 New York Yankees · 90–72
- 1986 Oakland Athletics · 76–86
- 1986 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1986 Pittsburgh Pirates · 64–98
- 1986 San Diego Padres · 74–88
- 1986 San Francisco Giants · 83–79
- 1986 Seattle Mariners · 67–95
- 1986 St. Louis Cardinals · 79–82
- 1986 Texas Rangers · 87–75
- 1986 Toronto Blue Jays · 86–76
Roster and season statistics
Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Bankhead | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 121.00 | 4.61 | Average (47) — 167 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.61 over 121.00 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. |
| Bud Black | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.20 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| David Cone | Pitchers | 13 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.56 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Steve Farr | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.13 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Mark Gubicza | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 180.67 | 3.64 | Average (54) — 60 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.64 over 180.67 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. |
| Alan Hargesheimer | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 13.00 | 6.23 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Mark Huismann | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.15 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Danny Jackson | Pitchers | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 186.00 | 3.20 | Average (57) — 27 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.20 over 186.00 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. |
| Charlie Leibrandt | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 231.33 | 4.09 | Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.09 over 231.33 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. |
| Dennis Leonard | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 192.67 | 4.44 | Average (48) — 160 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.44 over 192.67 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. |
| Dan Quisenberry | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.77 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Bret Saberhagen | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 156.00 | 4.15 | Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.15 over 156.00 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. |
| Steve Shields | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.08 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Terry Bell | Catchers | 34 | batting | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jamie Quirk | Catchers | 9 | batting | 219 | 47 | 8 | .215 | — | — | Average (45) — 338 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 219 at-bats and 8 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. |
| Jim Sundberg | Catchers | 8 | batting | 429 | 91 | 12 | .212 | — | — | Below average (42) — 392 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 429 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. |
| Steve Balboni | Infielders | 45 | batting | 512 | 117 | 29 | .229 | — | — | Average (48) — 267 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 512 at-bats and 29 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. |
| Buddy Biancalana | Infielders | 1 | batting | 190 | 46 | 2 | .242 | — | — | Average (47) — 288 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 190 at-bats and 2 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. |
| George Brett | Infielders | 5 | batting | 441 | 128 | 16 | .290 | — | — | Average (58) — 43 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 441 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. |
| Rondin Johnson | Infielders | 36 | batting | 31 | 8 | 0 | .258 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Bill Pecota | Infielders | 32 | batting | 29 | 6 | 0 | .207 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Greg Pryor | Infielders | 4 | batting | 112 | 19 | 0 | .170 | — | — | Below average (39) — 418 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 112 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. |
| Ángel Salazar | Infielders | 2 | batting | 298 | 73 | 0 | .245 | — | — | Average (46) — 318 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 298 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. |
| Kevin Seitzer | Infielders | 33 | batting | 96 | 31 | 2 | .323 | — | — | Average (57) — 55 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 at-bats and 2 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 White | Infielders | 20 | batting | 566 | 154 | 22 | .272 | — | — | Average (55) — 83 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 566 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. |
| Mike Brewer | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 18 | 3 | 0 | .167 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Bo Jackson | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 82 | 17 | 2 | .207 | — | — | Average (46) — 318 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 at-bats and 2 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. |
| Lynn Jones | Outfielders | 35 | batting | 47 | 6 | 0 | .128 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Mike Kingery | Outfielders | 27 | batting | 209 | 54 | 3 | .258 | — | — | Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 209 at-bats and 3 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. |
| Rudy Law | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 307 | 80 | 1 | .261 | — | — | Average (49) — 232 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 307 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. |
| Darryl Motley | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 217 | 44 | 7 | .203 | — | — | Below average (43) — 378 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 at-bats and 7 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. |
| Lonnie Smith | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 508 | 146 | 8 | .287 | — | — | Average (56) — 71 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 at-bats and 8 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. |
| Dwight Taylor | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Willie Wilson | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 631 | 170 | 9 | .269 | — | — | Average (52) — 160 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 631 at-bats and 9 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. |
| Hal McRae | Outfielders | 11 | batting | 278 | 70 | 7 | .252 | — | — | Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 278 at-bats and 7 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. |
| Jorge Orta | Outfielders | 3 | batting | 336 | 93 | 9 | .277 | — | — | Average (54) — 104 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 336 at-bats and 9 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, 1986 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:03:16.017771+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.