2002 Kansas City Royals

Franchise seasons · 2000s 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
Jeremy Affeldt	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.67	4.64	Average (51) — 111 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 4.64 over 77.67 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.
Miguel Asencio	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.33	5.11	Average (50) — 169 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 5.11 over 123.33 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.
Jeff Austin	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.91	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.
Cory Bailey	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.11	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.
Ryan Bukvich	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.12	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 Byrd	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	228.33	3.90	Average (53) — 43 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 3.90 over 228.33 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.
Chad Durbin	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.33	11.88	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.
Nate Field	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Chris George	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.33	5.60	Average (50) — 169 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 5.60 over 27.33 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.
Jason Grimsley	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.91	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.
Roberto Hernández	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.33	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.
Runelvys Hernández	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.33	4.36	Average (51) — 111 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 4.36 over 74.33 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.
Jeremy Hill	Pitchers	52	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.
Mike MacDougal	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.00	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.
Darrell May	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	131.33	5.35	Average (49) — 219 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 5.35 over 131.33 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.
Scott Mullen	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.15	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.
Wes Obermueller	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	11.74	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 Reichert	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.00	5.32	Average (50) — 169 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 5.32 over 66.00 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.
Bryan Rekar	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	15.43	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.
Shawn Sedlacek	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	84.33	6.72	Average (47) — 281 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 6.72 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.
Brian Shouse	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.14	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.
Blake Stein	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.91	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.
Jeff Suppan	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	208.00	5.32	Average (49) — 219 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 5.32 over 208.00 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.
Mac Suzuki	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.00	9.00	Average (47) — 281 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 9.00 over 21.00 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.
Brad Voyles	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.51	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.
Kris Wilson	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.20	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.
Juan Brito	Catchers	22	batting	23	7	0	.304	—	—	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.
A. J. Hinch	Catchers	7	batting	197	49	7	.249	—	—	Average (50) — 245 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 197 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.
Brent Mayne	Catchers	2	batting	326	77	4	.236	—	—	Average (46) — 390 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 326 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.
Dusty Wathan	Catchers	17	batting	5	3	0	.600	—	—	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.
Luis Alicea	Infielders	12	batting	237	54	1	.228	—	—	Below average (44) — 437 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 237 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.
Ángel Berroa	Infielders	4	batting	75	17	0	.227	—	—	Average (47) — 351 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 75 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.
Mike Caruso	Infielders	50	batting	20	2	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.
Carlos Febles	Infielders	3	batting	351	86	4	.245	—	—	Average (47) — 351 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 351 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.
David McCarty	Infielders	6	batting	32	3	1	.094	—	—	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.
Luis Ordaz	Infielders	1	batting	94	21	0	.223	—	—	Average (46) — 390 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 94 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.
Kit Pellow	Infielders	19	batting	63	15	1	.238	—	—	Average (48) — 320 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Neifi Pérez	Infielders	8	batting	554	131	3	.236	—	—	Average (45) — 420 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 554 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.
Chan Perry	Infielders	43	batting	11	1	0	.091	—	—	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.
Joe Randa	Infielders	16	batting	549	155	11	.282	—	—	Average (55) — 93 of 492 batters in the available 2002 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.
Mike Sweeney	Infielders	29	batting	471	160	24	.340	—	—	Strong (68) — 3 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 471 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.
Carlos Beltrán	Outfielders	15	batting	637	174	29	.273	—	—	Average (55) — 93 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 637 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.
Brandon Berger	Outfielders	30	batting	134	27	6	.201	—	—	Average (45) — 420 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 at-bats and 6 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.
Dee Brown	Outfielders	27	batting	51	12	1	.235	—	—	Average (49) — 283 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Alexis Gómez	Outfielders	9	batting	10	2	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.
Aaron Guiel	Outfielders	45	batting	240	56	4	.233	—	—	Average (46) — 390 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 240 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.
Raúl Ibañez	Outfielders	18	batting	497	146	24	.294	—	—	Average (59) — 42 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 497 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.
Chuck Knoblauch	Outfielders	11	batting	300	63	6	.210	—	—	Below average (42) — 470 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 at-bats and 6 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.
Donzell McDonald	Outfielders	19	batting	22	4	0	.182	—	—	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 Quinn	Outfielders	14	batting	76	18	2	.237	—	—	Average (49) — 283 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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.
Donnie Sadler	Outfielders	1	batting	68	13	0	.191	—	—	Below average (44) — 437 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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.
Michael Tucker	Outfielders	24	batting	475	118	12	.248	—	—	Average (49) — 283 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 475 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: 2002 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2002 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T07:24:07.896815+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.