2022 Kansas City Royals

Franchise seasons · 2020s 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

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2024 Kansas City Royals	86–76	21	31
2023 Kansas City Royals	56–106	24	36
2022 Kansas City Royals · Current season	65–97	23	23
2021 Kansas City Royals	74–88	19	30
2020 Kansas City Royals	26–34	21	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
Albert Abreu	Pitchers	69	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	4.15	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.
Scott Barlow	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.33	2.18	Average (57) — 23 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 2.18 over 74.33 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.
Ronald Bolaños	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.33	4.42	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.
Jake Brentz	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.33	23.63	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 Bubic	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	129.00	5.58	Below average (42) — 469 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 5.58 over 129.00 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.
Max Castillo	Pitchers	60	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.
Taylor Clarke	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.00	4.04	Average (50) — 246 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 4.04 over 49.00 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.
Dylan Coleman	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.00	2.78	Average (54) — 77 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 2.78 over 68.00 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 Cuas	Pitchers	74	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.67	3.58	Average (51) — 206 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 3.58 over 37.67 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.
Amir Garrett	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.33	4.96	Average (47) — 364 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 4.96 over 45.33 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.
Zack Greinke	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	137.00	3.68	Average (52) — 158 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 137.00 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.
Foster Griffin	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	12.46	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.
Jon Heasley	Pitchers	49	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.
Carlos Hernández	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.00	7.39	Below average (39) — 487 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 7.39 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 Keller	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	139.67	5.09	Average (45) — 418 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 over 139.67 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.
Jackson Kowar	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.67	9.77	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.
Daniel Lynch	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	131.67	5.13	Average (45) — 418 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 5.13 over 131.67 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.
Daniel Mengden	Pitchers	73	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.
Wyatt Mills	Pitchers	41	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.
Anthony Misiewicz	Pitchers	36	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.
Joel Payamps	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.67	3.16	Average (52) — 158 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 3.16 over 42.67 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.
Matt Peacock	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	4.91	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.
Brady Singer	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	153.33	3.23	Average (54) — 77 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 3.23 over 153.33 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.
Collin Snider	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.33	6.55	Below average (44) — 445 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 6.55 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.
Gabe Speier	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.33	2.33	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.
Josh Staumont	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.67	6.45	Below average (44) — 445 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 6.45 over 37.67 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.
Arodys Vizcaíno	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	6.35	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.
Luke Weaver	Pitchers	26	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.
Ángel Zerpa	Pitchers	61	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.
Freddy Fermín	Catchers	78	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.
Cam Gallagher	Catchers	36	batting	42	9	0	.214	—	—	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.
MJ Melendez	Catchers	1	batting	460	100	18	.217	—	—	Average (48) — 336 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 460 at-bats and 18 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 Pérez	Catchers	13	batting	445	113	23	.254	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 445 at-bats and 23 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.
Sebastian Rivero	Catchers	48	batting	26	4	0	.154	—	—	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.
Hunter Dozier	Infielders	17	batting	462	109	12	.236	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 462 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.
Maikel García	Infielders	11	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.
Nicky Lopez	Infielders	8	batting	436	99	0	.227	—	—	Average (46) — 405 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 436 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.
Michael Massey	Infielders	19	batting	173	42	4	.243	—	—	Average (51) — 210 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 173 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.
Whit Merrifield	Infielders	15	batting	383	92	6	.240	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 383 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.
Adalberto Mondesí	Infielders	27	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.
Vinnie Pasquantino	Infielders	9	batting	258	76	10	.295	—	—	Strong (60) — 27 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 258 at-bats and 10 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.
Nick Pratto	Infielders	32	batting	158	29	7	.184	—	—	Average (45) — 431 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.
Emmanuel Rivera	Infielders	26	batting	198	47	6	.237	—	—	Average (51) — 210 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Carlos Santana	Infielders	41	batting	176	38	4	.216	—	—	Average (47) — 370 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 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.
Bobby Witt Jr.	Infielders	7	batting	591	150	20	.254	—	—	Average (54) — 119 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 591 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.
Andrew Benintendi	Outfielders	16	batting	347	111	3	.320	—	—	Strong (62) — 15 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 347 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.
Dairon Blanco	Outfielders	44	batting	7	2	0	.286	—	—	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.
Nate Eaton	Outfielders	18	batting	106	28	1	.264	—	—	Average (52) — 176 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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.
Brewer Hicklen	Outfielders	75	batting	4	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.
Kyle Isbel	Outfielders	28	batting	256	54	5	.211	—	—	Average (46) — 405 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 256 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.
Ryan O'Hearn	Outfielders	66	batting	134	32	1	.239	—	—	Average (49) — 295 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Edward Olivares	Outfielders	14	batting	161	46	4	.286	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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.
Brent Rooker	Outfielders	55	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.
Michael A. Taylor	Outfielders	2	batting	414	105	9	.254	—	—	Average (53) — 147 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 414 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.
Drew Waters	Outfielders	6	batting	96	23	5	.240	—	—	Average (52) — 176 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.

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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: 2022 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2022 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:45:56.288937+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.