1986 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
Scott Bankhead	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	121.00	4.61	Average (47) — 167 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.61 over 121.00 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.
Bud Black	Pitchers	40	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.
David Cone	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.56	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 Farr	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.13	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 Gubicza	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	180.67	3.64	Average (54) — 60 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.64 over 180.67 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.
Alan Hargesheimer	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	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.
Mark Huismann	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.15	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	—	—	—	—	186.00	3.20	Average (57) — 27 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.20 over 186.00 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	—	—	—	—	231.33	4.09	Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.09 over 231.33 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.
Dennis Leonard	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	192.67	4.44	Average (48) — 160 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.44 over 192.67 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	—	—	—	—	—	2.77	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	—	—	—	—	156.00	4.15	Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.15 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.
Steve Shields	Pitchers	38	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.
Terry Bell	Catchers	34	batting	3	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.
Jamie Quirk	Catchers	9	batting	219	47	8	.215	—	—	Average (45) — 338 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 219 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.
Jim Sundberg	Catchers	8	batting	429	91	12	.212	—	—	Below average (42) — 392 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 429 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.
Steve Balboni	Infielders	45	batting	512	117	29	.229	—	—	Average (48) — 267 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 512 at-bats and 29 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	190	46	2	.242	—	—	Average (47) — 288 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 190 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	441	128	16	.290	—	—	Average (58) — 43 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 441 at-bats and 16 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.
Rondin Johnson	Infielders	36	batting	31	8	0	.258	—	—	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.
Bill Pecota	Infielders	32	batting	29	6	0	.207	—	—	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	112	19	0	.170	—	—	Below average (39) — 418 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 112 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.
Ángel Salazar	Infielders	2	batting	298	73	0	.245	—	—	Average (46) — 318 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 298 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.
Kevin Seitzer	Infielders	33	batting	96	31	2	.323	—	—	Average (57) — 55 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.
Frank White	Infielders	20	batting	566	154	22	.272	—	—	Average (55) — 83 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 566 at-bats and 22 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.
Mike Brewer	Outfielders	17	batting	18	3	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.
Bo Jackson	Outfielders	16	batting	82	17	2	.207	—	—	Average (46) — 318 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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	47	6	0	.128	—	—	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.
Mike Kingery	Outfielders	27	batting	209	54	3	.258	—	—	Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 209 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.
Rudy Law	Outfielders	7	batting	307	80	1	.261	—	—	Average (49) — 232 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 307 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.
Darryl Motley	Outfielders	24	batting	217	44	7	.203	—	—	Below average (43) — 378 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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.
Lonnie Smith	Outfielders	21	batting	508	146	8	.287	—	—	Average (56) — 71 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 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.
Dwight Taylor	Outfielders	15	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.
Willie Wilson	Outfielders	6	batting	631	170	9	.269	—	—	Average (52) — 160 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 631 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.
Hal McRae	Outfielders	11	batting	278	70	7	.252	—	—	Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 278 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.
Jorge Orta	Outfielders	3	batting	336	93	9	.277	—	—	Average (54) — 104 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 336 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: 1986 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1986 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:03:16.017771+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.