1984 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
Joe Beckwith	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.40	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	—	—	—	—	257.00	3.12	Average (58) — 17 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 3.12 over 257.00 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 Gubicza	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	189.00	4.05	Average (50) — 105 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 4.05 over 189.00 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.
Larry Gura	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	168.67	5.18	Below average (41) — 189 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 5.18 over 168.67 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.
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	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.00	4.26	Average (49) — 120 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 76.00 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 Jones	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	81.00	4.89	Average (45) — 157 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 4.89 over 81.00 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.
Charlie Leibrandt	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	143.67	3.63	Average (53) — 70 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 143.67 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	—	—	—	—	—	2.64	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.
Bret Saberhagen	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	157.67	3.48	Average (54) — 56 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 3.48 over 157.67 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.
Paul Splittorff	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.00	7.71	Below average (40) — 194 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 7.71 over 28.00 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.
Frank Wills	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.00	5.11	Average (46) — 145 of 201 pitchers in the available 1984 rosters An earned-run average of 5.11 over 37.00 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.
Luis Pujols	Catchers	49	batting	5	1	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.
Orlando Sánchez	Catchers	49	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.
Don Slaught	Catchers	7	batting	409	108	4	.264	—	—	Average (51) — 173 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 409 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.
John Wathan	Catchers	12	batting	171	31	2	.181	—	—	Below average (43) — 393 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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.
Tucker Ashford	Infielders	37	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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 Balboni	Infielders	18	batting	438	107	28	.244	—	—	Average (53) — 119 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 438 at-bats and 28 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	134	26	2	.194	—	—	Average (45) — 369 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
George Brett	Infielders	5	batting	377	107	13	.284	—	—	Average (55) — 65 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 377 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.
Onix Concepción	Infielders	2	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.
Bucky Dent	Infielders	21	batting	9	3	0	.333	—	—	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.
Dane Iorg	Infielders	9	batting	235	60	5	.255	—	—	Average (51) — 173 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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.
Greg Pryor	Infielders	4	batting	270	71	4	.263	—	—	Average (51) — 173 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 270 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.
Jim Scranton	Infielders	50	batting	2	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.
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	479	130	17	.271	—	—	Average (54) — 93 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 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.
Butch Davis	Outfielders	33	batting	116	17	2	.147	—	—	Below average (42) — 401 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 116 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.
Lynn Jones	Outfielders	35	batting	103	31	1	.301	—	—	Average (53) — 119 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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.
Dave Leeper	Outfielders	58	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.
Darryl Motley	Outfielders	24	batting	522	148	15	.284	—	—	Average (55) — 65 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 522 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.
Leon Roberts	Outfielders	16	batting	45	10	0	.222	—	—	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.
Pat Sheridan	Outfielders	15	batting	481	136	8	.283	—	—	Average (54) — 93 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 481 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.
Willie Wilson	Outfielders	6	batting	541	163	2	.301	—	—	Average (56) — 44 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 541 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	317	96	3	.303	—	—	Average (56) — 44 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 317 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.
Jorge Orta	Outfielders	3	batting	403	120	9	.298	—	—	Average (56) — 44 of 413 batters in the available 1984 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 403 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: 1984 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1984 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:22:38.363948+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.