1972 Kansas City Royals

Franchise seasons · 1970s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. 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
Ted Abernathy	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.70	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.
Norm Angelini	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.25	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.
Tom Burgmeier	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.23	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.
Steve Busby	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	40.00	1.58	Average (57) — 22 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 1.58 over 40.00 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.
Bruce Dal Canton	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	132.33	3.40	Average (51) — 97 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 132.33 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.
Dick Drago	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	239.33	3.01	Average (54) — 50 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.01 over 239.33 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.
Al Fitzmorris	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.74	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.
Mike Hedlund	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	113.00	4.78	Below average (42) — 179 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 4.78 over 113.00 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.
Mike Jackson	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.67	6.41	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.
Monty Montgomery	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.33	3.04	Average (52) — 79 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.04 over 56.33 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.
Tom Murphy	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.33	3.07	Average (52) — 79 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.07 over 70.33 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.
Roger Nelson	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	173.33	2.08	Strong (60) — 9 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.08 over 173.33 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.
Jim Rooker	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.00	4.38	Average (46) — 146 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 4.38 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.
Paul Splittorff	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	216.00	3.13	Average (53) — 65 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.13 over 216.00 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.
Ken Wright	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Ed Kirkpatrick	Catchers	8	batting	364	100	9	.275	—	—	Average (56) — 65 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 364 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.
Jerry May	Catchers	12	batting	116	22	1	.190	—	—	Average (45) — 320 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 116 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.
Dennis Paepke	Catchers	17	batting	6	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.
Carl Taylor	Catchers	14	batting	113	30	0	.265	—	—	Average (51) — 159 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Bobby Floyd	Infielders	15	batting	134	24	0	.179	—	—	Below average (42) — 365 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Ron Hansen	Infielders	2	batting	30	4	0	.133	—	—	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.
Gail Hopkins	Infielders	18	batting	71	15	0	.211	—	—	Average (47) — 273 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 71 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.
Bobby Knoop	Infielders	19	batting	97	23	0	.237	—	—	Average (49) — 216 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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.
John Mayberry	Infielders	7	batting	503	150	25	.298	—	—	Strong (63) — 7 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 503 at-bats and 25 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.
Freddie Patek	Infielders	37	batting	518	110	0	.212	—	—	Below average (43) — 356 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 518 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.
Cookie Rojas	Infielders	1	batting	487	127	3	.261	—	—	Average (52) — 130 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 487 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.
Paul Schaal	Infielders	10	batting	435	99	6	.228	—	—	Average (47) — 273 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 435 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.
Jim Wohlford	Infielders	6	batting	25	6	0	.240	—	—	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.
Steve Hovley	Outfielders	30	batting	196	53	3	.270	—	—	Average (53) — 112 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 196 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.
Joe Keough	Outfielders	16	batting	64	14	0	.219	—	—	Average (48) — 244 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Bob Oliver	Outfielders	33	batting	63	17	1	.270	—	—	Average (52) — 130 of 380 batters in the available 1972 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.
Amos Otis	Outfielders	26	batting	540	158	11	.293	—	—	Average (59) — 36 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 540 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.
Lou Piniella	Outfielders	9	batting	574	179	11	.312	—	—	Strong (62) — 11 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 574 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.
Richie Scheinblum	Outfielders	5	batting	450	135	8	.300	—	—	Strong (60) — 31 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 450 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: 1972 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1972 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:48:49.270401+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.