2018 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

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2020 Kansas City Royals	26–34	21	27
2019 Kansas City Royals	59–103	24	30
2018 Kansas City Royals · Current season	58–104	23	27
2017 Kansas City Royals	80–82	20	29
2016 Kansas City Royals	81–81	22	21

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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
Jason Adam	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.33	6.12	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 6.12 over 32.33 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 Barlow	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.00	3.60	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.
Blaine Boyer	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.67	12.05	Average (45) — 495 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 12.05 over 21.67 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.
Danny Duffy	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	155.00	4.88	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.88 over 155.00 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.
Heath Fillmyer	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	82.33	4.26	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 82.33 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.
Brian Flynn	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.67	4.04	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.04 over 75.67 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.
Justin Grimm	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	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.
Jason Hammel	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	127.00	6.02	Average (47) — 472 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 6.02 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.
Kelvin Herrera	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.67	1.05	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 1.05 over 25.67 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.
Tim Hill	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.67	4.53	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.53 over 45.67 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.
Jake Junis	Pitchers	65	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Brad Keller	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	140.33	3.08	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.08 over 140.33 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.
Ian Kennedy	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	119.67	4.66	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.66 over 119.67 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.
Ben Lively	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	1.35	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.
Jorge López	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.00	6.35	Average (48) — 436 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 6.35 over 34.00 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.
Brandon Maurer	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.33	7.76	Average (47) — 472 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 7.76 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.
Kevin McCarthy	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.00	3.25	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.25 over 72.00 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.
Jake Newberry	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.33	4.73	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.
Trevor Oaks	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	7.24	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.
Wily Peralta	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.33	3.67	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.67 over 34.33 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.
Enny Romero	Pitchers	72	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	20.25	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.
Eric Skoglund	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.00	5.14	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 5.14 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.
Burch Smith	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.00	6.92	Average (46) — 492 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 6.92 over 78.00 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.
Glenn Sparkman	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.33	4.46	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.46 over 38.33 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.
Eric Stout	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.33	23.14	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.
Jerry Vasto	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.67	2.45	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.
Drew Butera	Catchers	9	both	149	28	2	.188	0.33	54.00	Below average (42) — 472 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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.
Cam Gallagher	Catchers	36	batting	63	13	1	.206	—	—	Average (47) — 364 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Salvador Perez	Catchers	13	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.
Meibrys Viloria	Catchers	72	batting	27	7	0	.259	—	—	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.
Cheslor Cuthbert	Infielders	19	batting	103	20	3	.194	—	—	Average (45) — 417 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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.
Hunter Dozier	Infielders	17	batting	362	83	11	.229	—	—	Average (48) — 327 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 362 at-bats and 11 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.
Lucas Duda	Infielders	21	batting	310	75	13	.242	—	—	Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 310 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.
Alcides Escobar	Infielders	2	batting	485	112	4	.231	—	—	Average (46) — 389 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 485 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.
Ryan Goins	Infielders	1	batting	115	26	0	.226	—	—	Average (47) — 364 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 115 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.
Whit Merrifield	Infielders	15	batting	632	192	12	.304	—	—	Strong (60) — 26 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 632 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.
Adalberto Mondesí	Infielders	27	batting	275	76	14	.276	—	—	Average (57) — 55 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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.
Mike Moustakas	Infielders	8	batting	378	94	20	.249	—	—	Average (53) — 154 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 378 at-bats and 20 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.
Ryan O'Hearn	Infielders	66	batting	149	39	12	.262	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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.
Ramón Torres	Infielders	46	batting	28	5	0	.179	—	—	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.
Abraham Almonte	Outfielders	45	batting	134	24	3	.179	—	—	Below average (42) — 472 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Jorge Bonifacio	Outfielders	38	batting	236	53	4	.225	—	—	Average (46) — 389 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 236 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.
Brian Goodwin	Outfielders	25	batting	94	25	3	.266	—	—	Average (52) — 189 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 94 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.
Alex Gordon	Outfielders	4	batting	506	124	13	.245	—	—	Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 506 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.
Rosell Herrera	Outfielders	7	batting	265	63	1	.238	—	—	Average (47) — 364 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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.
Jon Jay	Outfielders	25	batting	238	73	1	.307	—	—	Average (57) — 55 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 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.
Paulo Orlando	Outfielders	16	batting	90	15	0	.167	—	—	Below average (42) — 472 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 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.
Brett Phillips	Outfielders	14	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.
Jorge Soler	Outfielders	12	batting	223	59	9	.265	—	—	Average (54) — 126 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 223 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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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 2018 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2018 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:23:00.281233+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.