2006 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	both	2	0	0	.000	70.00	5.91	Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.91 over 70.00 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 Andrade	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.64	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	—	—	—	—	35.00	5.66	Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.66 over 35.00 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.
Adam Bernero	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	1.35	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 Booker	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	54.00	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.
Ryan Braun	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.75	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	—	—	—	—	—	5.52	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 de la Rosa	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.67	5.18	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.18 over 48.67 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.
Elmer Dessens	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.50	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.
Joselo Díaz	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.80	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.
Scott Dohmann	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.99	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.
Brandon Duckworth	Pitchers	38	both	3	1	0	.333	45.67	6.11	Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 6.11 over 45.67 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 Elarton	Pitchers	37	both	3	1	0	.333	114.67	5.34	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.34 over 114.67 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.
Seth Etherton	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	9.39	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	—	—	—	—	—	5.14	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.
Zack Greinke	Pitchers	23	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.
Runelvys Hernández	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	114.67	6.58	Average (47) — 263 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 6.58 over 114.67 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.
Luke Hudson	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	102.00	5.12	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.12 over 102.00 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.
Bobby Keppel	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.33	5.50	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.50 over 34.33 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.
Mike MacDougal	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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.
Joe Mays	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.67	10.27	Average (46) — 279 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 10.27 over 23.67 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.
Joe Nelson	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.43	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.
Leo Núñez	Pitchers	43	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.
Joel Peralta	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.40	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.
Odalis Pérez	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	67.00	5.64	Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.64 over 67.00 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.
Mark Redman	Pitchers	21	both	1	0	0	.000	167.00	5.71	Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.71 over 167.00 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.
Andrew Sisco	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.10	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.
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	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	15.00	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.
Todd Wellemeyer	Pitchers	56	both	2	0	0	.000	—	3.63	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.
Mike Wood	Pitchers	46	both	3	0	0	.000	64.67	5.71	Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.71 over 64.67 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.
Paul Bako	Catchers	6	batting	153	32	0	.209	—	—	Below average (42) — 451 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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.
John Buck	Catchers	14	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.
Paul Phillips	Catchers	28	batting	65	18	1	.277	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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	474	111	9	.234	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 474 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.
Andrés Blanco	Infielders	13	batting	87	21	0	.241	—	—	Average (47) — 340 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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.
Esteban Germán	Infielders	3	batting	279	91	3	.326	—	—	Average (58) — 38 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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.
Tony Graffanino	Infielders	2	batting	220	59	5	.268	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 220 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.
Mark Grudzielanek	Infielders	15	batting	548	163	7	.297	—	—	Average (54) — 117 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 548 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.
Jeff Keppinger	Infielders	30	batting	60	16	2	.267	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Doug Mientkiewicz	Infielders	11	batting	314	89	4	.283	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 314 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.
Ángel Sánchez	Infielders	7	batting	27	6	0	.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.
Ryan Shealy	Infielders	39	batting	193	54	7	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 145 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 193 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.
Matt Stairs	Infielders	12	batting	226	59	8	.261	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 226 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.
Mark Teahen	Infielders	24	batting	393	114	18	.290	—	—	Average (56) — 74 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 393 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.
Emil Brown	Outfielders	35	batting	527	151	15	.287	—	—	Average (54) — 117 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 527 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.
Shane Costa	Outfielders	32	batting	237	65	3	.274	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 237 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.
David DeJesus	Outfielders	9	batting	491	145	8	.295	—	—	Average (54) — 117 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 491 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.
Joey Gathright	Outfielders	1	batting	383	91	1	.238	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 383 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	50	11	3	.220	—	—	Average (49) — 284 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Mitch Maier	Outfielders	22	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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.
Kerry Robinson	Outfielders	44	batting	64	17	0	.266	—	—	Average (49) — 284 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Reggie Sanders	Outfielders	16	batting	325	80	11	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 311 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 325 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.
Justin Huber	Outfielders	7	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.
Mike Sweeney	Outfielders	29	batting	217	56	8	.258	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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.

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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: 2006 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

Game to edit

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Batting lines

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2006 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:42:27.539828+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.