1983 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	—	—	—	—	—	3.86	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	—	—	—	—	161.33	3.79	Average (52) — 81 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.79 over 161.33 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	14,33	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.33	6.01	Below average (41) — 214 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 6.01 over 85.33 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.
Bill Castro	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.64	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.
Keith Creel	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	89.33	6.35	Below average (40) — 218 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 6.35 over 89.33 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	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	200.33	4.90	Average (45) — 193 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 4.90 over 200.33 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.
Don Hood	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.27	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.
Mark Huismann	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.58	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.
Danny Jackson	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.00	5.21	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	—	—	—	—	63.00	3.71	Average (52) — 81 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.71 over 63.00 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.
Gaylord Perry	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	84.33	4.27	Average (50) — 121 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 4.27 over 84.33 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.
Dan Quisenberry	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.94	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.
Eric Rasmussen	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	52.67	4.78	Average (48) — 157 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 4.78 over 52.67 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.
Steve Renko	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	121.33	4.30	Average (49) — 137 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 4.30 over 121.33 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.
Paul Splittorff	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	156.00	3.63	Average (53) — 64 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 156.00 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	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.10	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.
Frank Wills	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.67	4.15	Average (50) — 121 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 4.15 over 34.67 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.
Don Slaught	Catchers	7	batting	276	86	0	.312	—	—	Average (57) — 48 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 276 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 Wathan	Catchers	12	batting	437	107	2	.245	—	—	Average (47) — 298 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 437 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 Aikens	Infielders	24	batting	410	124	23	.302	—	—	Strong (62) — 16 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 410 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.
Buddy Biancalana	Infielders	1	batting	15	3	0	.200	—	—	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	464	144	25	.310	—	—	Strong (64) — 4 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 464 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.
Onix Concepción	Infielders	2	batting	219	53	0	.242	—	—	Average (47) — 298 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 219 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 Johnson	Infielders	35	batting	27	7	0	.259	—	—	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.
Cliff Pastornicky	Infielders	3	batting	32	4	2	.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.
Greg Pryor	Infielders	4	batting	115	25	1	.217	—	—	Average (45) — 350 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 115 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.
Joe Simpson	Infielders	9	both	119	20	0	.168	—	3.00	Below average (40) — 414 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
U L Washington	Infielders	30	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.
Frank White	Infielders	20	batting	549	143	11	.260	—	—	Average (51) — 195 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 549 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.
Butch Davis	Outfielders	33	batting	122	42	2	.344	—	—	Average (59) — 31 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
César Gerónimo	Outfielders	23	batting	87	18	0	.207	—	—	Average (45) — 350 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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.
Jerry Martin	Outfielders	25	batting	44	14	2	.318	—	—	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.
Darryl Motley	Outfielders	49	batting	68	16	3	.235	—	—	Average (50) — 221 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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.
Amos Otis	Outfielders	26	batting	356	93	4	.261	—	—	Average (50) — 221 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 356 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.
Leon Roberts	Outfielders	16	batting	213	55	8	.258	—	—	Average (52) — 162 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 213 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.
Pat Sheridan	Outfielders	15	batting	333	90	7	.270	—	—	Average (53) — 140 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 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.
Willie Wilson	Outfielders	6	batting	576	159	2	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 162 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 576 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.
Hal McRae	Outfielders	11	batting	589	183	12	.311	—	—	Strong (61) — 21 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 589 at-bats and 12 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: 1983 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1983 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:32:25.291623+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.