2004 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	—	—	—	—	76.33	4.95	Average (51) — 98 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 4.95 over 76.33 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 Anderson	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	166.00	5.64	Average (49) — 194 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 5.64 over 166.00 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.
Kevin Appier	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	13.50	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.
Denny Bautista	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.67	6.51	Average (49) — 194 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 6.51 over 27.67 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.
Ryan Bukvich	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.68	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 Camp	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.92	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.
D. J. Carrasco	Pitchers	21	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.
Jaime Cerda	Pitchers	56	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.
Nate Field	Pitchers	57	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.
Chris George	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.33	7.23	Average (48) — 220 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 7.23 over 42.33 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.
Jimmy Gobble	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	148.00	5.35	Average (50) — 149 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 5.35 over 148.00 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.
Zack Greinke	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	145.00	3.97	Average (52) — 54 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 145.00 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.
Jason Grimsley	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.38	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.
Justin Huisman	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.84	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.
Matt Kinney	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.16	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	—	—	—	—	—	5.56	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.
Darrell May	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	186.00	5.61	Average (50) — 149 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 5.61 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.
Dennys Reyes	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	108.00	4.75	Average (51) — 98 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 4.75 over 108.00 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.
Rudy Seánez	Pitchers	43	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.
Jimmy Serrano	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.67	4.68	Average (50) — 149 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 4.68 over 32.67 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.
Scott Sullivan	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.77	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.
Jorge Vásquez	Pitchers	59	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.
Eduardo Villacis	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.33	13.50	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 Wood	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	100.00	5.94	Average (49) — 194 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 5.94 over 100.00 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.
John Buck	Catchers	2	batting	238	56	12	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 300 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 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.
Alberto Castillo	Catchers	7	batting	89	24	1	.270	—	—	Average (50) — 244 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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.
Paul Phillips	Catchers	3	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.
Benito Santiago	Catchers	30,33	batting	175	48	6	.274	—	—	Average (52) — 178 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 175 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.
Kelly Stinnett	Catchers	18	batting	59	18	3	.305	—	—	Average (54) — 117 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Mike Tonis	Catchers	3	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.
José Bautista	Infielders	27	batting	25	5	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.
Ángel Berroa	Infielders	4	batting	512	134	8	.262	—	—	Average (49) — 268 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 512 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.
Andrés Blanco	Infielders	1,3	batting	60	19	0	.317	—	—	Average (53) — 149 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Rubén Gotay	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.
Tony Graffanino	Infielders	14	batting	278	73	3	.263	—	—	Average (49) — 268 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 278 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.
Wilton Guerrero	Infielders	1	batting	32	7	0	.219	—	—	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.
Ken Harvey	Infielders	28	batting	456	131	13	.287	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 456 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.
Mendy López	Infielders	7	batting	38	4	1	.105	—	—	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.
Donnie Murphy	Infielders	31	batting	27	5	0	.185	—	—	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.
Calvin Pickering	Infielders	36	batting	122	30	7	.246	—	—	Average (50) — 244 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
Joe Randa	Infielders	16	batting	485	139	8	.287	—	—	Average (54) — 117 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 485 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.
Desi Relaford	Infielders	12,11	batting	380	84	6	.221	—	—	Below average (43) — 425 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 380 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.
Mike Sweeney	Infielders	29	batting	411	118	22	.287	—	—	Average (57) — 53 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 411 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.
Carlos Beltrán	Outfielders	15	batting	266	74	15	.278	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 266 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.
Brandon Berger	Outfielders	24	batting	35	7	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.
Adrian Brown	Outfielders	31	batting	11	3	0	.273	—	—	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.
Dee Brown	Outfielders	8	batting	195	49	4	.251	—	—	Average (48) — 300 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 195 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 DeJesus	Outfielders	9	batting	363	104	7	.287	—	—	Average (54) — 117 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 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.
Byron Gettis	Outfielders	31	batting	39	7	0	.179	—	—	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.
Alexis Gómez	Outfielders	43	batting	29	8	0	.276	—	—	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.
Juan González	Outfielders	22	batting	127	35	5	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 178 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 127 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.
Aaron Guiel	Outfielders	45	batting	135	21	5	.156	—	—	Below average (39) — 462 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Damian Jackson	Outfielders	1	batting	15	2	0	.133	—	—	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.
Rubén Mateo	Outfielders	24	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.
Abraham Núñez	Outfielders	38	batting	221	50	5	.226	—	—	Average (45) — 385 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 221 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.
Matt Stairs	Outfielders	11,12	batting	439	117	18	.267	—	—	Average (52) — 178 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 439 at-bats and 18 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.
Rich Thompson	Outfielders	24	batting	1	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.

Build a lineup

Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 2004 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

Game to edit

1. C2. 1B3. 2B4. 3B5. SS6. LF7. CF8. RF9. DH

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Batting lines

Game log for the selected game

Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2004 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T07:04:10.282829+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.