1982 Kansas City Royals

Franchise seasons · 1980s 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
Mike Armstrong	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.20	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.
Bud Black	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	88.33	4.58	Average (47) — 159 of 223 pitchers in the available 1982 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 88.33 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.
Vida Blue	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	181.00	3.78	Average (52) — 85 of 223 pitchers in the available 1982 rosters An earned-run average of 3.78 over 181.00 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.
Derek Botelho	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.00	4.13	Average (50) — 112 of 223 pitchers in the available 1982 rosters An earned-run average of 4.13 over 24.00 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.
Bill Castro	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.67	3.45	Average (53) — 76 of 223 pitchers in the available 1982 rosters An earned-run average of 3.45 over 75.67 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.
Keith Creel	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.67	5.40	Average (45) — 181 of 223 pitchers in the available 1982 rosters An earned-run average of 5.40 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.
Dave Frost	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	81.67	5.51	Below average (42) — 202 of 223 pitchers in the available 1982 rosters An earned-run average of 5.51 over 81.67 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.
Larry Gura	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	248.00	4.03	Average (51) — 99 of 223 pitchers in the available 1982 rosters An earned-run average of 4.03 over 248.00 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.
Don Hood	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.51	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.
Grant Jackson	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.17	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.
Dennis Leonard	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	130.67	5.10	Below average (43) — 197 of 223 pitchers in the available 1982 rosters An earned-run average of 5.10 over 130.67 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.
Dan Quisenberry	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.57	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	—	—	—	—	162.00	4.28	Average (49) — 128 of 223 pitchers in the available 1982 rosters An earned-run average of 4.28 over 162.00 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.
Bob Tufts	Pitchers	27,36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Jim Wright	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.32	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.
Jamie Quirk	Catchers	9	batting	78	18	1	.231	—	—	Average (47) — 302 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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.
Don Slaught	Catchers	7	batting	115	32	3	.278	—	—	Average (53) — 125 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 115 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.
John Wathan	Catchers	12	batting	448	121	3	.270	—	—	Average (51) — 184 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 448 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.
Willie Aikens	Infielders	24	batting	466	131	17	.281	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 466 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.
Buddy Biancalana	Infielders	1	batting	2	1	0	.500	—	—	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	552	166	21	.301	—	—	Strong (61) — 16 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 at-bats and 21 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.
Onix Concepción	Infielders	2	batting	205	48	0	.234	—	—	Average (45) — 355 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Kelly Heath	Infielders	45	batting	1	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.
Tim Ireland	Infielders	17	batting	7	1	0	.143	—	—	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.
Ron Johnson	Infielders	35	batting	14	4	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.
Lee May	Infielders	14	batting	91	28	3	.308	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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.
Greg Pryor	Infielders	4	batting	152	41	2	.270	—	—	Average (51) — 184 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 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.
Rance Mulliniks	Infielders	18	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
U L Washington	Infielders	30	batting	437	125	10	.286	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 437 at-bats and 10 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 Werth	Infielders	16	batting	15	2	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.
Frank White	Infielders	20	batting	524	156	11	.298	—	—	Average (58) — 42 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 524 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.
César Gerónimo	Outfielders	23	batting	119	32	4	.269	—	—	Average (52) — 146 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
Steve Hammond	Outfielders	27	batting	126	29	1	.230	—	—	Average (46) — 327 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
Jerry Martin	Outfielders	25	batting	519	138	15	.266	—	—	Average (53) — 125 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 519 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.
Amos Otis	Outfielders	26	batting	475	136	11	.286	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 475 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.
Tom Poquette	Outfielders	3	batting	62	9	0	.145	—	—	Below average (41) — 401 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting 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.
Bombo Rivera	Outfielders	38	batting	10	1	0	.100	—	—	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.
Mark Ryal	Outfielders	57	batting	13	1	0	.077	—	—	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.
Willie Wilson	Outfielders	6	batting	585	194	3	.332	—	—	Strong (64) — 7 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 585 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.
Hal McRae	Outfielders	11	batting	613	189	27	.308	—	—	Strong (63) — 10 of 420 batters in the available 1982 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 613 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.

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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: 1982 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

Game to edit

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1982 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:56:07.098840+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.