2005 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	—	—	—	—	—	5.26	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.
Brian Anderson	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.67	6.75	Average (47) — 231 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 6.75 over 30.67 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.
Denny Bautista	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	35.67	5.80	Average (48) — 214 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 5.80 over 35.67 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.
Jonah Bayliss	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.63	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.
Ambiorix Burgos	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.98	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	—	—	—	—	—	6.43	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.
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	—	—	—	—	—	6.63	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 Demaria	Pitchers	52	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.
Nate Field	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.45	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 Gobble	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.70	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.
Zack Greinke	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	183.00	5.80	Average (46) — 252 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 5.80 over 183.00 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.
Runelvys Hernández	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	159.67	5.52	Average (47) — 231 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 5.52 over 159.67 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.
J. P. Howell	Pitchers	53	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.
Ryan Jensen	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.33	7.11	Average (47) — 231 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 7.11 over 25.33 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.
José Lima	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	168.67	6.99	Below average (42) — 275 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 6.99 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.
Mike MacDougal	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.33	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.
Juan Carlos Oviedo	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.55	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.
Andrew Sisco	Pitchers	51	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.
Kyle Snyder	Pitchers	39	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.
Steve Stemle	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.06	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	—	—	—	—	115.00	4.46	Average (51) — 119 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rosters An earned-run average of 4.46 over 115.00 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	430	97	12	.242	—	—	Below average (44) — 421 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 430 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	100	21	1	.210	—	—	Below average (44) — 421 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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	11	batting	67	18	1	.269	—	—	Average (50) — 255 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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	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.
Andrés Blanco	Infielders	7	batting	79	17	0	.215	—	—	Average (45) — 402 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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	batting	317	64	5	.227	—	—	Below average (39) — 468 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 317 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.
Tony Graffanino	Infielders	14	batting	191	57	3	.298	—	—	Average (55) — 102 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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.
Ken Harvey	Infielders	28	batting	45	10	1	.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.
Denny Hocking	Infielders	1	batting	60	16	0	.267	—	—	Average (50) — 255 of 473 batters in the available 2005 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.
Justin Huber	Infielders	16	batting	78	17	0	.218	—	—	Average (45) — 402 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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.
Eli Marrero	Infielders	11	batting	88	14	4	.159	—	—	Below average (42) — 450 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 88 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.
Joe McEwing	Infielders	8	batting	180	43	1	.239	—	—	Average (46) — 379 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 180 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.
Donnie Murphy	Infielders	31	batting	77	12	1	.156	—	—	Below average (41) — 459 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.
Matt Stairs	Infielders	12	batting	466	109	13	.275	—	—	Average (45) — 402 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 466 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.
Mike Sweeney	Infielders	29	batting	470	141	21	.300	—	—	Average (59) — 31 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 470 at-bats and 21 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.
Mark Teahen	Infielders	24	batting	447	110	7	.246	—	—	Average (47) — 344 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 447 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.
Chip Ambres	Outfielders	18	batting	145	35	4	.241	—	—	Average (48) — 312 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 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.
Emil Brown	Outfielders	35	batting	545	156	17	.286	—	—	Average (56) — 76 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 545 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.
Shane Costa	Outfielders	15	batting	81	19	2	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 312 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
David DeJesus	Outfielders	9	batting	461	135	9	.293	—	—	Average (56) — 76 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 461 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.
Matt Diaz	Outfielders	34	batting	89	25	1	.281	—	—	Average (51) — 210 of 473 batters in the available 2005 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.
Aaron Guiel	Outfielders	45	batting	109	32	4	.294	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 109 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.
Terrence Long	Outfielders	3	batting	455	127	6	.279	—	—	Average (52) — 176 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 455 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.
Calvin Pickering	Outfielders	36	batting	27	4	1	.148	—	—	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.

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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: 2005 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2005 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:52:51.361360+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.