2008 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
John Bale	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.67	4.39	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.39 over 26.67 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.
Brian Bannister	Pitchers	19	both	4	1	0	.250	182.67	5.76	Average (48) — 324 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.76 over 182.67 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.
Kyle Davies	Pitchers	28	both	2	0	0	.000	113.00	4.06	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.06 over 113.00 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.
Brandon Duckworth	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.00	4.50	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 38.00 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.
Jeff Fulchino	Pitchers	54	both	0	0	0	.000	14.00	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.
Jimmy Gobble	Pitchers	41	both	0	0	0	.000	31.67	8.81	Average (47) — 347 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 8.81 over 31.67 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.
Zack Greinke	Pitchers	23	both	7	2	0	.286	202.33	3.47	Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.47 over 202.33 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.
Luke Hochevar	Pitchers	44	both	3	0	0	.000	129.00	5.51	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.51 over 129.00 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.
Devon Lowery	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	10.38	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.
Ron Mahay	Pitchers	45,32	both	0	0	0	.000	64.67	3.48	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.48 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.
Gil Meche	Pitchers	55	both	4	1	0	.250	210.33	3.98	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.98 over 210.33 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.
Neal Musser	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	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.
Hideo Nomo	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	18.69	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	46	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	—	—	—	—	52.67	5.98	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.98 over 52.67 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.
Horacio Ramírez	Pitchers	52	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.
Ramón Ramírez	Pitchers	56	both	0	0	0	.000	71.67	2.64	Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 2.64 over 71.67 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.
Carlos Rosa	Pitchers	53	both	0	0	0	.000	3.33	2.70	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.
Joakim Soria	Pitchers	48	both	0	0	0	.000	67.33	1.60	Average (54) — 7 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 1.60 over 67.33 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.
Robinson Tejeda	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.33	3.20	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.20 over 39.33 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.
Brett Tomko	Pitchers	25	both	3	0	0	.000	60.67	6.97	Average (47) — 347 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 6.97 over 60.67 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.
Kip Wells	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.33	8.71	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.
Yasuhiko Yabuta	Pitchers	27	both	0	0	0	.000	37.67	4.78	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.78 over 37.67 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.
John Buck	Catchers	14	batting	370	83	9	.224	—	—	Average (46) — 408 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 370 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.
Miguel Olivo	Catchers	21	batting	306	78	15	.255	—	—	Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 306 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.
Matt Tupman	Catchers	12	batting	1	1	0	1.000	—	—	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.
Mike Avilés	Infielders	30	batting	419	136	10	.325	—	—	Strong (61) — 13 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 419 at-bats and 10 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.
Billy Butler	Infielders	16	batting	443	122	11	.275	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 443 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.
Alberto Callaspo	Infielders	13	batting	213	65	0	.305	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 213 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.
Ross Gload	Infielders	7	batting	388	106	3	.273	—	—	Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 388 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.
Alex Gordon	Infielders	4	batting	493	128	16	.260	—	—	Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 493 at-bats and 16 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	331	99	3	.299	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 331 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.
Kila Ka'aihue	Infielders	25	batting	21	6	1	.286	—	—	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.
Tony Peña Jr.	Infielders	1	both	225	38	1	.169	1.00	0.00	Below average (38) — 492 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 225 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.
Ryan Shealy	Infielders	43	batting	73	22	7	.301	—	—	Average (56) — 83 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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.
Jason Smith	Infielders	26	batting	28	6	0	.214	—	—	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.
David DeJesus	Outfielders	9	batting	518	159	12	.307	—	—	Average (59) — 29 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 518 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.
Joey Gathright	Outfielders	2	batting	279	71	0	.254	—	—	Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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.
Estéban Germán	Outfielders	3	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.
José Guillén	Outfielders	11	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.
Mitch Maier	Outfielders	35	batting	91	26	0	.286	—	—	Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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.
Mark Teahen	Outfielders	24	batting	572	146	15	.255	—	—	Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 572 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.

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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: 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2008 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:19:37.369443+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.