2001 Kansas City Royals

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2003 Kansas City Royals	83–79	15	29
2002 Kansas City Royals	62–100	26	26
2001 Kansas City Royals · Current season	65–97	25	19
2000 Kansas City Royals	77–85	20	24
1999 Kansas City Royals	64–97	23	27

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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
Jeff Austin	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.54	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.
Cory Bailey	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.48	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.
Paul Byrd	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	93.33	4.05	Average (52) — 69 of 297 pitchers in the available 2001 rosters An earned-run average of 4.05 over 93.33 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.
Tony Cogan	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.84	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.
Chad Durbin	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	179.00	4.93	Average (51) — 119 of 297 pitchers in the available 2001 rosters An earned-run average of 4.93 over 179.00 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.
Chris George	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.00	5.59	Average (49) — 224 of 297 pitchers in the available 2001 rosters An earned-run average of 5.59 over 74.00 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.
Jason Grimsley	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.02	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.
Doug Henry	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.07	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.
Roberto Hernández	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.12	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.
Mike MacDougal	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.33	4.70	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.
Brian Meadows	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.33	6.97	Average (48) — 260 of 297 pitchers in the available 2001 rosters An earned-run average of 6.97 over 50.33 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.
Scott Mullen	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.50	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.
Dan Reichert	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.00	5.63	Average (49) — 224 of 297 pitchers in the available 2001 rosters An earned-run average of 5.63 over 123.00 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.
José Santiago	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.75	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.
Blake Stein	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	131.00	4.74	Average (51) — 119 of 297 pitchers in the available 2001 rosters An earned-run average of 4.74 over 131.00 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.
Jeff Suppan	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	218.33	4.37	Average (52) — 69 of 297 pitchers in the available 2001 rosters An earned-run average of 4.37 over 218.33 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.
Mac Suzuki	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.00	5.30	Average (50) — 173 of 297 pitchers in the available 2001 rosters An earned-run average of 5.30 over 56.00 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.
Brad Voyles	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.86	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.
Kris Wilson	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	109.33	5.19	Average (50) — 173 of 297 pitchers in the available 2001 rosters An earned-run average of 5.19 over 109.33 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.
Sal Fasano	Catchers	26	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.
A. J. Hinch	Catchers	7	batting	121	19	6	.157	—	—	Below average (41) — 484 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 121 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	2	batting	166	40	2	.241	—	—	Average (47) — 356 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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.
Héctor Ortiz	Catchers	22	batting	154	38	0	.247	—	—	Average (47) — 356 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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.
Gregg Zaun	Catchers	44	batting	125	40	6	.320	—	—	Average (58) — 52 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 125 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.
Luis Alicea	Infielders	12	batting	387	106	4	.274	—	—	Average (51) — 208 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 387 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.
Ángel Berroa	Infielders	4	batting	53	16	0	.302	—	—	Average (52) — 175 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Wilson Delgado	Infielders	4	batting	25	3	0	.120	—	—	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.
Carlos Febles	Infielders	3	batting	292	69	8	.236	—	—	Average (47) — 356 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 292 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.
Ken Harvey	Infielders	28	batting	12	3	0	.250	—	—	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.
David McCarty	Infielders	6	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.
Luis Ordaz	Infielders	8	batting	56	14	0	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 278 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Neifi Pérez	Infielders	17	batting	199	48	1	.241	—	—	Average (46) — 388 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Joe Randa	Infielders	16	batting	581	147	13	.253	—	—	Average (49) — 278 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 581 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.
Rey Sánchez	Infielders	1	batting	390	118	0	.303	—	—	Average (55) — 95 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 390 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 Sweeney	Infielders	29	batting	559	170	29	.304	—	—	Strong (61) — 28 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 559 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.
Carlos Beltrán	Outfielders	15	batting	617	189	24	.306	—	—	Strong (60) — 39 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 617 at-bats and 24 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.
Brandon Berger	Outfielders	30	batting	16	5	2	.313	—	—	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.
Dee Brown	Outfielders	27	batting	380	93	7	.245	—	—	Average (47) — 356 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 380 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.
Endy Chávez	Outfielders	43	batting	77	16	0	.208	—	—	Average (45) — 414 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.
Jermaine Dye	Outfielders	24	batting	367	100	13	.272	—	—	Average (53) — 144 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 367 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.
Trenidad Hubbard	Outfielders	28	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.
Raúl Ibañez	Outfielders	18	batting	279	78	13	.280	—	—	Average (55) — 95 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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.
Mark Quinn	Outfielders	14	batting	453	122	17	.269	—	—	Average (53) — 144 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 453 at-bats and 17 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.
Donnie Sadler	Outfielders	1	batting	101	13	0	.129	—	—	Below average (37) — 499 of 499 batters in the available 2001 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 101 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2001 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T07:35:06.284695+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.