2023 Kansas City Royals
Franchise seasons · 2020s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
Compare historical seasons
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kansas City Royals | 82–80 | 23 | 27 |
| 2024 Kansas City Royals | 86–76 | 21 | 31 |
| 2023 Kansas City Royals · Current season | 56–106 | 24 | 36 |
| 2022 Kansas City Royals | 65–97 | 23 | 23 |
| 2021 Kansas City Royals | 74–88 | 19 | 30 |
Same era: other teams in 2023
- 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks · 84–78
- 2023 Atlanta Braves · 104–58
- 2023 Baltimore Orioles · 101–61
- 2023 Boston Red Sox · 78–84
- 2023 Chicago Cubs · 83–79
- 2023 Chicago White Sox · 61–101
More teams from 2023
- 2023 Cincinnati Reds · 82–80
- 2023 Colorado Rockies · 59–103
- 2023 Detroit Tigers · 78–84
- 2023 Houston Astros · 90–72
- 2023 Los Angeles Angels · 73–89
- 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers · 100–62
- 2023 Miami Marlins · 84–78
- 2023 Milwaukee Brewers · 92–70
- 2023 Minnesota Twins · 87–75
- 2023 New York Mets · 75–87
- 2023 New York Yankees · 82–80
- 2023 Oakland Athletics · 50–112
- 2023 Philadelphia Phillies · 90–72
- 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates · 76–86
- 2023 San Diego Padres · 82–80
- 2023 San Francisco Giants · 79–83
- 2023 Seattle Mariners · 88–74
- 2023 St. Louis Cardinals · 71–91
- 2023 Tampa Bay Rays · 99–63
- 2023 Texas Rangers · 90–72
- 2023 Toronto Blue Jays · 89–73
- 2023 Washington Nationals · 71–91
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 Barlow | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 38.67 | 5.35 | Average (48) — 356 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.35 over 38.67 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. |
| Jonathan Bowlan | Pitchers | 62 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | 3.00 | 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. |
| Kris Bubic | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 16.00 | 3.94 | 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. |
| Max Castillo | Pitchers | 60 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 20.33 | 4.43 | Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.43 over 20.33 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. |
| Aroldis Chapman | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 29.33 | 2.45 | Average (54) — 86 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.45 over 29.33 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. |
| Taylor Clarke | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 59.00 | 5.95 | Average (45) — 445 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.95 over 59.00 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 | — | — | — | — | 18.33 | 8.84 | 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. |
| Austin Cox | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 35.67 | 4.54 | Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.54 over 35.67 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. |
| Steven Cruz | Pitchers | 64 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 12.67 | 4.97 | 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. |
| José Cuas | Pitchers | 74 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 41.67 | 4.54 | Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.54 over 41.67 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. |
| Tucker Davidson | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 19.67 | 5.03 | 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. |
| Amir Garrett | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 24.33 | 3.33 | Average (52) — 152 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.33 over 24.33 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 | — | — | — | — | 142.33 | 5.06 | Average (47) — 394 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.06 over 142.33 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. |
| Taylor Hearn | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 7.67 | 8.22 | 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. |
| Jon Heasley | Pitchers | 49 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe 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 | — | — | — | — | 70.00 | 5.27 | Average (47) — 394 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.27 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. |
| Brad Keller | Pitchers | 56 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 45.33 | 4.57 | Average (49) — 308 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.57 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. |
| Jackson Kowar | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 28.00 | 6.43 | Average (46) — 419 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.43 over 28.00 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. |
| Brooks Kriske | Pitchers | 78 | 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. |
| Jordan Lyles | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 177.67 | 6.28 | Below average (40) — 495 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.28 over 177.67 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 Lynch | Pitchers | 52 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Alec Marsh | Pitchers | 67 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 74.33 | 5.69 | Average (45) — 445 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.69 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. |
| Mike Mayers | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 26.33 | 6.15 | Average (47) — 394 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.15 over 26.33 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. |
| James McArthur | Pitchers | 66 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 23.33 | 4.63 | Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.63 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. |
| John McMillon | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 4.00 | 2.25 | 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. |
| Cole Ragans | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 71.67 | 2.64 | Average (56) — 31 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.64 over 71.67 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. |
| Brady Singer | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 159.67 | 5.52 | Below average (44) — 468 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.52 over 159.67 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. |
| Collin Snider | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 20.33 | 4.87 | Average (49) — 308 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.87 over 20.33 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. |
| Josh Staumont | Pitchers | 63 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 20.00 | 5.40 | Average (48) — 356 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.40 over 20.00 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. |
| Josh Taylor | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 17.67 | 8.15 | 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. |
| Anthony Veneziano | Pitchers | 69 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 2.33 | 0.00 | 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. |
| Nick Wittgren | Pitchers | 64 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 29.00 | 4.97 | Average (49) — 308 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.97 over 29.00 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. |
| Ryan Yarbrough | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 51.00 | 4.24 | Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.24 over 51.00 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. |
| Ángel Zerpa | Pitchers | 61 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 42.67 | 4.85 | Average (49) — 308 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.85 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. |
| Tyler Cropley | Catchers | 79 | batting | 6 | 1 | 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. |
| Freddy Fermín | Catchers | 34 | batting | 217 | 61 | 9 | .281 | — | — | Average (57) — 58 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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. |
| Salvador Pérez | Catchers | 13 | batting | 538 | 137 | 23 | .255 | — | — | Average (54) — 132 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 538 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. |
| Logan Porter | Catchers | 88 | batting | 31 | 6 | 1 | .194 | — | — | 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. |
| Matt Beaty | Infielders | 27 | batting | 56 | 13 | 0 | .232 | — | — | Average (49) — 310 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting 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. |
| Hunter Dozier | Infielders | 17 | batting | 82 | 15 | 2 | .183 | — | — | Average (45) — 449 of 530 batters in the available 2023 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. |
| Matt Duffy | Infielders | 15 | both | 191 | 48 | 2 | .251 | 2.00 | 4.50 | Average (50) — 251 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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. |
| Maikel García | Infielders | 11 | batting | 464 | 126 | 4 | .272 | — | — | Average (54) — 132 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 464 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. |
| Nick Loftin | Infielders | 12 | batting | 62 | 20 | 0 | .323 | — | — | Average (55) — 107 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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. |
| Nicky Lopez | Infielders | 8 | batting | 160 | 34 | 0 | .213 | — | — | Average (45) — 449 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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 | 428 | 98 | 15 | .229 | — | — | Average (49) — 310 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 428 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. |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | Infielders | 9 | batting | 231 | 57 | 9 | .247 | — | — | Average (52) — 192 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 231 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. |
| Nick Pratto | Infielders | 32 | batting | 306 | 71 | 7 | .232 | — | — | Average (48) — 349 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 306 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. |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | Infielders | 7 | batting | 641 | 177 | 30 | .276 | — | — | Average (59) — 32 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 641 at-bats and 30 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 | 124 | 32 | 3 | .258 | — | — | Average (52) — 192 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 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. |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | Outfielders | 41 | batting | 105 | 14 | 1 | .133 | — | — | Below average (38) — 527 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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. |
| Nate Eaton | Outfielders | 18 | both | 53 | 4 | 0 | .075 | 1.00 | 0.00 | Below average (39) — 524 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting 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. |
| Kyle Isbel | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 292 | 70 | 5 | .240 | — | — | Average (49) — 310 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 292 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. |
| MJ Melendez | Outfielders | 1 | batting | 533 | 125 | 16 | .235 | — | — | Average (49) — 310 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 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. |
| Edward Olivares | Outfielders | 14,34 | batting | 354 | 93 | 12 | .263 | — | — | Average (54) — 132 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 354 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. |
| Franmil Reyes | Outfielders | 99 | batting | 59 | 11 | 2 | .186 | — | — | Average (46) — 410 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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. |
| Samad Taylor | Outfielders | 0 | batting | 60 | 12 | 0 | .200 | — | — | Average (46) — 410 of 530 batters in the available 2023 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. |
| Nelson Velázquez | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 133 | 31 | 14 | .233 | — | — | Average (54) — 132 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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. |
| Drew Waters | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 302 | 69 | 8 | .228 | — | — | Average (48) — 349 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 302 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. |
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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: 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2023 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:39:56.768967+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.