1976 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
Doug Bird	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	197.67	3.37	Average (53) — 67 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.37 over 197.67 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.
Tom Bruno	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.75	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	—	—	—	—	71.67	4.40	Average (47) — 142 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 4.40 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.
Jerry Cram	Pitchers	46,49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.23	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.
Al Fitzmorris	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	220.33	3.06	Average (55) — 35 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.06 over 220.33 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.
Larry Gura	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.30	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 Hall	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.45	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.
Andy Hassler	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	99.67	2.89	Average (55) — 35 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 2.89 over 99.67 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.
Dennis Leonard	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	259.00	3.51	Average (52) — 83 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 259.00 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.
Mark Littell	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.08	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.
Bob McClure	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Steve Mingori	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.32	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.
Roger Nelson	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.08	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.
Marty Pattin	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	141.00	2.49	Average (58) — 17 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 2.49 over 141.00 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.
Ray Sadecki	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Ken Sanders	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Paul Splittorff	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	158.67	3.97	Average (48) — 130 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 158.67 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.
Fran Healy	Catchers	16	batting	24	3	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.
Buck Martinez	Catchers	21	batting	267	61	5	.228	—	—	Average (47) — 278 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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.
Bob Stinson	Catchers	15	batting	209	55	2	.263	—	—	Average (52) — 141 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 209 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.
John Wathan	Catchers	12	batting	42	12	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.
George Brett	Infielders	5	batting	645	215	7	.333	—	—	Strong (67) — 3 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 645 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.
John Mayberry	Infielders	7	batting	594	138	13	.232	—	—	Average (47) — 278 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 594 at-bats and 13 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.
Dave Nelson	Infielders	3	batting	153	36	1	.235	—	—	Average (47) — 278 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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.
Freddie Patek	Infielders	2	batting	432	104	1	.241	—	—	Average (47) — 278 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 432 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.
Jamie Quirk	Infielders	9	batting	114	28	1	.246	—	—	Average (49) — 215 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 114 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.
Cookie Rojas	Infielders	1	batting	132	32	0	.242	—	—	Average (48) — 240 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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.
Tony Solaita	Infielders	8	batting	68	16	0	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 240 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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.
Frank White	Infielders	20	batting	446	102	2	.229	—	—	Average (45) — 330 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 446 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.
Al Cowens	Outfielders	18	batting	581	154	3	.265	—	—	Average (52) — 141 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 581 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.
Ruppert Jones	Outfielders	30	batting	51	11	1	.216	—	—	Average (48) — 240 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Hal McRae	Outfielders	11	batting	527	175	8	.332	—	—	Strong (67) — 3 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 527 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.
Amos Otis	Outfielders	26	batting	592	165	18	.279	—	—	Average (58) — 50 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 592 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.
Tom Poquette	Outfielders	25	batting	344	104	2	.302	—	—	Average (58) — 50 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 344 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.
Willie Wilson	Outfielders	19	batting	6	1	0	.167	—	—	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.
Jim Wohlford	Outfielders	6	batting	293	73	1	.249	—	—	Average (49) — 215 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 293 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.
Tommy Davis	Outfielders	29	batting	19	5	0	.263	—	—	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: 1976 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1976 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:28:53.137252+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.