2025 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 · Current season | 82–80 | 23 | 27 |
| 2024 Kansas City Royals | 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 |
Same era: other teams in 2025
- 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks · 80–82
- 2025 Atlanta Braves · 76–86
- 2025 Baltimore Orioles · 75–87
- 2025 Boston Red Sox · 89–73
- 2025 Chicago Cubs · 92–70
- 2025 Chicago White Sox · 60–102
More teams from 2025
- 2025 Cincinnati Reds · 83–79
- 2025 Colorado Rockies · 43–119
- 2025 Detroit Tigers · 87–75
- 2025 Houston Astros · 87–75
- 2025 Los Angeles Angels · 72–90
- 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers · 93–69
- 2025 Miami Marlins · 79–83
- 2025 Milwaukee Brewers · 97–65
- 2025 Minnesota Twins · 70–92
- 2025 New York Mets · 83–79
- 2025 New York Yankees · 94–68
- 2025 Philadelphia Phillies · 96–66
- 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates · 71–91
- 2025 San Diego Padres · 90–72
- 2025 San Francisco Giants · 81–81
- 2025 Seattle Mariners · 90–72
- 2025 St. Louis Cardinals · 78–84
- 2025 Tampa Bay Rays · 77–85
- 2025 Texas Rangers · 81–81
- 2025 Toronto Blue Jays · 94–68
- 2025 Washington Nationals · 66–96
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luinder Avila | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 14.00 | 1.29 | 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. |
| Ryan Bergert | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 40.67 | 4.43 | Average (49) — 303 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.43 over 40.67 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 | — | — | — | — | 44.33 | 3.86 | Average (51) — 205 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.86 over 44.33 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. |
| Kris Bubic | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 116.33 | 2.55 | Average (57) — 13 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.55 over 116.33 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. |
| Noah Cameron | Pitchers | 65 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 138.33 | 2.99 | Average (56) — 38 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.99 over 138.33 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 | — | — | — | — | 55.33 | 3.25 | Average (53) — 124 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.25 over 55.33 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 | — | — | — | — | 45.67 | 3.74 | Average (51) — 205 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.74 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. |
| Lucas Erceg | Pitchers | 60 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 61.33 | 2.64 | Average (55) — 59 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.64 over 61.33 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. |
| Carlos Estévez | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 66.00 | 2.45 | Average (56) — 38 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.45 over 66.00 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. |
| Bailey Falter | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 12.00 | 11.25 | 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. |
| Hunter Harvey | Pitchers | 56 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.67 | 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. |
| Thomas Hatch | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 1.00 | 18.00 | 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. |
| Rich Hill | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 9.00 | 5.00 | 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. |
| Andrew Hoffmann | Pitchers | 54 | 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. |
| Stephen Kolek | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 33.00 | 1.91 | Average (55) — 59 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.91 over 33.00 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. |
| Sam Long | Pitchers | 73 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 40.33 | 5.36 | Average (47) — 398 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.36 over 40.33 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. |
| Michael Lorenzen | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 141.67 | 4.64 | Average (48) — 357 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.64 over 141.67 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 | — | — | — | — | 145.33 | 4.15 | Average (50) — 262 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.15 over 145.33 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. |
| Daniel Lynch IV | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 67.67 | 3.06 | Average (54) — 84 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.06 over 67.67 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. |
| Cole Ragans | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 61.67 | 4.67 | Average (48) — 357 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.67 over 61.67 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. |
| Trevor Richards | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | 12.00 | 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. |
| John Schreiber | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 64.00 | 3.80 | Average (51) — 205 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.80 over 64.00 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. |
| Evan Sisk | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 5.33 | 1.69 | 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. |
| Chris Stratton | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 17.00 | 7.94 | 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. |
| Michael Wacha | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 172.67 | 3.86 | Average (52) — 170 of 515 pitchers in the available 2025 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.86 over 172.67 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 | 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. |
| Freddy Fermín | Catchers | 34 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Carter Jensen | Catchers | 22 | batting | 60 | 18 | 3 | .300 | — | — | Average (55) — 105 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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. |
| Luke Maile | Catchers | 15,17 | both | 45 | 11 | 1 | .244 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 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. |
| Salvador Pérez | Catchers | 13 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Adam Frazier | Infielders | 26 | batting | 184 | 52 | 4 | .283 | — | — | Average (56) — 86 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 184 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 | 595 | 170 | 16 | .286 | — | — | Average (59) — 34 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 595 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. |
| Jonathan India | Infielders | 6 | batting | 497 | 116 | 9 | .233 | — | — | Average (48) — 335 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 497 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. |
| Michael Massey | Infielders | 19 | batting | 262 | 64 | 3 | .244 | — | — | Average (50) — 262 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 262 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. |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | Infielders | 9 | batting | 621 | 164 | 32 | .264 | — | — | Average (58) — 48 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 621 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. |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | Infielders | 7 | batting | 623 | 184 | 23 | .295 | — | — | Strong (62) — 9 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 623 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. |
| Cavan Biggio | Outfielders | 18 | batting | 69 | 12 | 1 | .174 | — | — | Average (45) — 433 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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. |
| Dairon Blanco | Outfielders | 44 | 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. |
| Jac Caglianone | Outfielders | 14 | batting | 210 | 33 | 7 | .157 | — | — | Below average (39) — 506 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 210 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. |
| Mark Canha | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 113 | 24 | 1 | .212 | — | — | Average (46) — 395 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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. |
| Randal Grichuk | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 97 | 20 | 2 | .206 | — | — | Average (47) — 365 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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. |
| Kyle Isbel | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 368 | 94 | 4 | .255 | — | — | Average (52) — 196 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 368 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 | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 168 | 35 | 4 | .208 | — | — | Average (46) — 395 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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. |
| MJ Melendez | Outfielders | 1 | batting | 60 | 5 | 1 | .083 | — | — | Below average (39) — 506 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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. |
| John Rave | Outfielders | 16,26 | batting | 153 | 30 | 4 | .196 | — | — | Average (45) — 433 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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. |
| Hunter Renfroe | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 99 | 18 | 0 | .182 | — | — | Below average (43) — 480 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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. |
| Tyler Tolbert | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 50 | 14 | 1 | .280 | — | — | Average (52) — 196 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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. |
| Drew Waters | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 206 | 50 | 1 | .243 | — | — | Average (49) — 298 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 206 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. |
| Mike Yastrzemski | Outfielders | 18 | batting | 156 | 37 | 9 | .237 | — | — | Average (52) — 196 of 515 batters in the available 2025 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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: 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2025 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T03:13:25.716619+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.