2024 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
2025 Kansas City Royals	82–80	23	27
2024 Kansas City Royals · Current season	86–76	21	31
2023 Kansas City Royals	56–106	24	36
2022 Kansas City Royals	65–97	23	23
2021 Kansas City Royals	74–88	19	30

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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
Dan Altavilla	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.67	14.73	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.
Nick Anderson	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	35.67	4.04	Average (50) — 258 of 507 pitchers in the available 2024 rosters An earned-run average of 4.04 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.
Jonathan Bowlan	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.67	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.
Kris Bubic	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.33	2.67	Average (53) — 103 of 507 pitchers in the available 2024 rosters An earned-run average of 2.67 over 30.33 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.
Steven Cruz	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	0.00	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.
Tyler Duffey	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	5.00	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.
Lucas Erceg	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.00	2.88	Average (52) — 152 of 507 pitchers in the available 2024 rosters An earned-run average of 2.88 over 25.00 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.
Hunter Harvey	Pitchers	56	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.
Carlos Hernández	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.00	3.30	Average (52) — 152 of 507 pitchers in the available 2024 rosters An earned-run average of 3.30 over 30.00 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.
Will Klein	Pitchers	36	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.
Sam Long	Pitchers	73	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.67	3.16	Average (52) — 152 of 507 pitchers in the available 2024 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.
Michael Lorenzen	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.67	1.57	Average (55) — 42 of 507 pitchers in the available 2024 rosters An earned-run average of 1.57 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.
Seth Lugo	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	206.67	3.00	Average (56) — 22 of 507 pitchers in the available 2024 rosters An earned-run average of 3.00 over 206.67 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.
Jordan Lyles	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	0.00	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 IV	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.33	3.32	Average (52) — 152 of 507 pitchers in the available 2024 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 43.33 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.
Alec Marsh	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	129.00	4.53	Average (48) — 342 of 507 pitchers in the available 2024 rosters An earned-run average of 4.53 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.
James McArthur	Pitchers	66	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.67	4.92	Average (47) — 377 of 507 pitchers in the available 2024 rosters An earned-run average of 4.92 over 56.67 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.
Walter Pennington	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.67	0.00	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.
Nick Pratto	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	0.00	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.
Cole Ragans	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	186.33	3.14	Average (55) — 42 of 507 pitchers in the available 2024 rosters An earned-run average of 3.14 over 186.33 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.
Matt Sauer	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.33	7.71	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.
John Schreiber	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.67	3.66	Average (51) — 201 of 507 pitchers in the available 2024 rosters An earned-run average of 3.66 over 51.67 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.
Colin Selby	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	6.00	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	—	—	—	—	179.67	3.71	Average (52) — 152 of 507 pitchers in the available 2024 rosters An earned-run average of 3.71 over 179.67 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.
Will Smith	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.33	6.53	Below average (43) — 473 of 507 pitchers in the available 2024 rosters An earned-run average of 6.53 over 41.33 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.
Chris Stratton	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.33	5.55	Average (45) — 441 of 507 pitchers in the available 2024 rosters An earned-run average of 5.55 over 58.33 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.
Anthony Veneziano	Pitchers	69	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	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.
Michael Wacha	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	166.67	3.35	Average (54) — 73 of 507 pitchers in the available 2024 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 166.67 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.
Ángel Zerpa	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.67	3.86	Average (51) — 201 of 507 pitchers in the available 2024 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 53.67 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.
Freddy Fermín	Catchers	34	batting	339	92	6	.271	—	—	Average (55) — 103 of 509 batters in the available 2024 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 339 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.
Salvador Pérez	Catchers	13	batting	590	160	27	.271	—	—	Average (59) — 42 of 509 batters in the available 2024 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 590 at-bats and 27 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.
CJ Alexander	Infielders	40	batting	8	1	0	.125	—	—	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.
Paul DeJong	Infielders	15	batting	108	24	6	.222	—	—	Average (50) — 254 of 509 batters in the available 2024 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 108 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.
Adam Frazier	Infielders	26	batting	262	53	4	.202	—	—	Below average (44) — 446 of 509 batters in the available 2024 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 262 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.
Maikel García	Infielders	11	batting	575	131	7	.231	—	—	Average (47) — 352 of 509 batters in the available 2024 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 575 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.
Yuli Gurriel	Infielders	18	batting	54	13	0	.241	—	—	Average (49) — 290 of 509 batters in the available 2024 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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.
Nick Loftin	Infielders	12	both	148	28	1	.189	1.00	0.00	Below average (43) — 465 of 509 batters in the available 2024 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 148 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.
Michael Massey	Infielders	19	batting	332	86	14	.259	—	—	Average (56) — 78 of 509 batters in the available 2024 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 332 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.
Vinnie Pasquantino	Infielders	9	batting	496	130	19	.262	—	—	Average (56) — 78 of 509 batters in the available 2024 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 496 at-bats and 19 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	636	211	32	.332	—	—	Strong (72) — 2 of 509 batters in the available 2024 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 636 at-bats and 32 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	120	31	4	.258	—	—	Average (53) — 154 of 509 batters in the available 2024 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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.
Tyler Gentry	Outfielders	27	batting	5	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.
Robbie Grossman	Outfielders	8	batting	32	4	0	.125	—	—	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.
Garrett Hampson	Outfielders	2	both	213	49	0	.230	1.00	0.00	Average (47) — 352 of 509 batters in the available 2024 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 213 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	384	88	8	.229	—	—	Average (48) — 325 of 509 batters in the available 2024 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 384 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.
MJ Melendez	Outfielders	1	batting	412	85	17	.206	—	—	Average (46) — 388 of 509 batters in the available 2024 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 412 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.
Tommy Pham	Outfielders	22	batting	101	23	2	.228	—	—	Average (49) — 290 of 509 batters in the available 2024 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 101 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.
Hunter Renfroe	Outfielders	16	batting	385	88	15	.229	—	—	Average (50) — 254 of 509 batters in the available 2024 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 385 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.
Nelson Velázquez	Outfielders	17	batting	205	41	8	.200	—	—	Average (46) — 388 of 509 batters in the available 2024 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Drew Waters	Outfielders	6	batting	16	3	0	.188	—	—	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.

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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: 2024 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2024 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T03:24:02.197281+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.