1990 Kansas City Royals
Franchise seasons · 1990s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Kansas City Royals | 72–90 | 20 | 22 |
| 1991 Kansas City Royals | 82–80 | 27 | 19 |
| 1990 Kansas City Royals · Current season | 75–86 | 23 | 23 |
| 1989 Kansas City Royals | 92–70 | 19 | 17 |
| 1988 Kansas City Royals | 84–77 | 24 | 17 |
Same era: other teams in 1990
- 1990 Atlanta Braves · 65–97
- 1990 Baltimore Orioles · 76–85
- 1990 Boston Red Sox · 88–74
- 1990 California Angels · —
- 1990 Chicago Cubs · 77–85
- 1990 Chicago White Sox · —
More teams from 1990
- 1990 Cincinnati Reds · 91–71
- 1990 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1990 Detroit Tigers · 79–83
- 1990 Houston Astros · —
- 1990 Los Angeles Dodgers · 86–76
- 1990 Milwaukee Brewers · 74–88
- 1990 Minnesota Twins · 74–88
- 1990 Montreal Expos · —
- 1990 New York Mets · 91–71
- 1990 New York Yankees · 67–95
- 1990 Oakland Athletics · 103–59
- 1990 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1990 Pittsburgh Pirates · 95–67
- 1990 San Diego Padres · 75–87
- 1990 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1990 Seattle Mariners · 77–85
- 1990 St. Louis Cardinals · 70–92
- 1990 Texas Rangers · 83–79
- 1990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Appier | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 185.67 | 2.76 | Average (59) — 15 of 236 pitchers in the available 1990 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.76 over 185.67 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 Aquino | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 68.33 | 3.16 | Average (54) — 57 of 236 pitchers in the available 1990 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.16 over 68.33 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. |
| Jay Baller | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 15.43 | 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. |
| Jim Campbell | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 9.67 | 8.38 | 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. |
| Chris Codiroli | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.33 | 9.58 | 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 Crawford | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.16 | 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 Davis | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.11 | 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. |
| Storm Davis | Pitchers | 14 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 112.00 | 4.74 | Average (47) — 173 of 236 pitchers in the available 1990 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.74 over 112.00 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. |
| Richard Dotson | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 28.67 | 8.48 | Below average (40) — 234 of 236 pitchers in the available 1990 rostersAn earned-run average of 8.48 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 Encarnación | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 7.84 | 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 | — | — | — | — | 127.00 | 1.98 | Strong (62) — 3 of 236 pitchers in the available 1990 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.98 over 127.00 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. |
| Pete Filson | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 35.00 | 5.91 | Average (45) — 202 of 236 pitchers in the available 1990 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.91 over 35.00 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. |
| Tom Gordon | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 195.33 | 3.73 | Average (53) — 73 of 236 pitchers in the available 1990 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.73 over 195.33 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. |
| Mark Gubicza | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 94.00 | 4.50 | Average (48) — 145 of 236 pitchers in the available 1990 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.50 over 94.00 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. |
| Carlos Maldonado | Pitchers | 59 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 9.00 | 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. |
| Andy McGaffigan | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 78.67 | 3.09 | Average (55) — 46 of 236 pitchers in the available 1990 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.09 over 78.67 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. |
| Larry McWilliams | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 9.72 | 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. |
| Jeff Montgomery | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.39 | 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 | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 135.00 | 3.27 | Average (55) — 46 of 236 pitchers in the available 1990 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.27 over 135.00 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. |
| Israel Sánchez | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 8.38 | 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. |
| Daryl Smith | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 6.67 | 4.05 | 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. |
| Mel Stottlemyre Jr. | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 31.33 | 4.88 | Average (48) — 145 of 236 pitchers in the available 1990 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.88 over 31.33 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. |
| Héctor Wagner | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 23.33 | 8.10 | Below average (42) — 224 of 236 pitchers in the available 1990 rostersAn earned-run average of 8.10 over 23.33 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. |
| Bob Boone | Catchers | 8 | batting | 117 | 28 | 0 | .239 | — | — | Average (47) — 326 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 117 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. |
| Mike Macfarlane | Catchers | 15 | batting | 400 | 102 | 6 | .255 | — | — | Average (50) — 219 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 400 at-bats and 6 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. |
| Brent Mayne | Catchers | 49 | batting | 13 | 3 | 0 | .231 | — | — | 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. |
| Rey Palacios | Catchers | 29 | batting | 56 | 13 | 2 | .232 | — | — | Average (49) — 252 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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. |
| Sean Berry | Infielders | 47 | batting | 23 | 5 | 0 | .217 | — | — | 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. |
| George Brett | Infielders | 5 | batting | 544 | 179 | 14 | .329 | — | — | Strong (65) — 3 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 544 at-bats and 14 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. |
| Jeff Conine | Infielders | 19 | batting | 20 | 5 | 0 | .250 | — | — | 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. |
| Steve Jeltz | Infielders | 2 | batting | 103 | 16 | 0 | .155 | — | — | Below average (39) — 431 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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. |
| Bill Pecota | Infielders | 32 | batting | 240 | 58 | 5 | .242 | — | — | Average (48) — 294 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 240 at-bats and 5 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. |
| Gerald Perry | Infielders | 17 | batting | 465 | 118 | 8 | .254 | — | — | Average (50) — 219 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 465 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. |
| Kevin Seitzer | Infielders | 33 | batting | 622 | 171 | 6 | .275 | — | — | Average (53) — 132 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 622 at-bats and 6 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. |
| Terry Shumpert | Infielders | 50 | batting | 91 | 25 | 0 | .275 | — | — | Average (51) — 189 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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. |
| Kurt Stillwell | Infielders | 1 | batting | 506 | 126 | 3 | .249 | — | — | Average (48) — 294 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 506 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. |
| Frank White | Infielders | 20 | batting | 241 | 52 | 2 | .216 | — | — | Below average (43) — 403 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 241 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. |
| Jim Eisenreich | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 496 | 139 | 5 | .280 | — | — | Average (54) — 111 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 496 at-bats and 5 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. |
| Bo Jackson | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 405 | 110 | 28 | .272 | — | — | Average (58) — 46 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 405 at-bats and 28 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 McRae | Outfielders | 56 | batting | 168 | 48 | 2 | .286 | — | — | Average (54) — 111 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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. |
| Russ Morman | Outfielders | 45 | batting | 37 | 10 | 1 | .270 | — | — | 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. |
| Jeff Schulz | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 66 | 17 | 0 | .258 | — | — | Average (49) — 252 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 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. |
| Pat Tabler | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 195 | 53 | 1 | .272 | — | — | Average (51) — 189 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 195 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. |
| Danny Tartabull | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 313 | 84 | 15 | .268 | — | — | Average (55) — 87 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 313 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. |
| Gary Thurman | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 60 | 14 | 0 | .233 | — | — | Average (48) — 294 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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. |
| Willie Wilson | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 307 | 89 | 2 | .290 | — | — | Average (55) — 87 of 439 batters in the available 1990 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 307 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. |
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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1990 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1990 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:24:33.962137+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.