1987 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
Rick Anderson	Pitchers	17	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bud Black	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	122.33	3.60	Average (56) — 34 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.60 over 122.33 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.
John Davis	Pitchers	49	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.
Steve Farr	Pitchers	26	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.
Gene Garber	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.51	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.
Jerry Don Gleaton	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.26	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	—	—	—	—	241.67	3.98	Average (55) — 47 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.98 over 241.67 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 Gumpert	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.05	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	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	224.00	4.02	Average (54) — 63 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 224.00 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	—	—	—	—	240.33	3.41	Average (58) — 16 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.41 over 240.33 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.
Mélido Pérez	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.33	7.84	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.
Dan Quisenberry	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.76	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	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	257.00	3.36	Average (59) — 12 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.36 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.
Bob Shirley	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	14.73	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 Stoddard	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.28	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.
Ed Hearn	Catchers	7	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.
Mike Macfarlane	Catchers	28	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.
Larry Owen	Catchers	24	batting	164	31	5	.189	—	—	Below average (42) — 411 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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.
Jamie Quirk	Catchers	9	batting	296	70	5	.236	—	—	Average (46) — 336 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 296 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.
Steve Balboni	Infielders	45	batting	386	80	24	.207	—	—	Average (45) — 364 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 386 at-bats and 24 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	47	10	1	.213	—	—	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	427	124	22	.290	—	—	Average (58) — 44 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 427 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.
Ross Jones	Infielders	3	batting	114	29	0	.254	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 114 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.
Scotti Madison	Infielders	38	batting	15	4	0	.267	—	—	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	156	43	3	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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.
Ángel Salazar	Infielders	2	batting	317	65	2	.205	—	—	Below average (40) — 424 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 317 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.
Kevin Seitzer	Infielders	33	batting	641	207	15	.323	—	—	Strong (62) — 18 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 641 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.
Frank White	Infielders	20	batting	563	138	17	.245	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 563 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.
Juan Beníquez	Outfielders	12	batting	174	41	3	.236	—	—	Average (47) — 313 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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.
Thad Bosley	Outfielders	27	batting	140	39	1	.279	—	—	Average (51) — 188 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Bo Jackson	Outfielders	16	batting	396	93	22	.235	—	—	Average (49) — 245 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 396 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.
Lonnie Smith	Outfielders	21	batting	167	42	3	.251	—	—	Average (49) — 245 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 167 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.
Danny Tartabull	Outfielders	4	batting	582	180	34	.309	—	—	Strong (63) — 14 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 582 at-bats and 34 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.
Gary Thurman	Outfielders	25	batting	81	24	0	.296	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
Willie Wilson	Outfielders	6	batting	610	170	4	.279	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 610 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 Eisenreich	Outfielders	22	batting	105	25	4	.238	—	—	Average (49) — 245 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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.
Hal McRae	Outfielders	11	batting	32	10	1	.313	—	—	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.
Jorge Orta	Outfielders	3	batting	50	9	2	.180	—	—	Average (46) — 336 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.

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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: 1987 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, 1987 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:53:32.775937+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.