2009 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	—	—	—	—	28.33	5.72	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.72 over 28.33 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 Bannister	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	154.00	4.73	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.73 over 154.00 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.
Bruce Chen	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.33	5.78	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.78 over 62.33 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.
Román Colón	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.33	4.83	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.83 over 50.33 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.
Juan Cruz	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.33	5.72	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.72 over 50.33 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.
Kyle Davies	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.00	5.27	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.27 over 123.00 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.
Lenny DiNardo	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.33	10.13	Average (47) — 366 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 10.13 over 21.33 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.
Kyle Farnsworth	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.33	4.58	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 37.33 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.
Zack Greinke	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	229.33	2.16	Average (57) — 1 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 2.16 over 229.33 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	pitching	—	—	—	—	143.00	6.55	Average (46) — 384 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 6.55 over 143.00 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.
Dusty Hughes	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.00	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.
Anthony Lerew	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.33	4.05	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	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.33	4.79	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.79 over 41.33 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.
Víctor Marté	Pitchers	47	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.
Gil Meche	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	129.00	5.09	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 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.
Sidney Ponson	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.67	7.36	Average (47) — 366 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 7.36 over 58.67 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	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.67	5.96	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.96 over 22.67 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	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.67	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.
Joakim Soria	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.00	2.21	Average (53) — 35 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 2.21 over 53.00 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.
Robinson Tejeda	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	73.67	3.54	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.54 over 73.67 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.
Doug Waechter	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.33	8.44	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.
Jamey Wright	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	79.00	4.33	Average (51) — 153 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.33 over 79.00 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.
Yasuhiko Yabuta	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.00	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.
John Buck	Catchers	14	batting	186	46	8	.247	—	—	Average (50) — 242 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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.
Miguel Olivo	Catchers	21	batting	390	97	23	.249	—	—	Average (52) — 176 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 390 at-bats and 23 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.
Brayan Peña	Catchers	27	batting	165	45	6	.273	—	—	Average (53) — 149 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 165 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 Avilés	Infielders	30	batting	120	22	1	.183	—	—	Below average (42) — 454 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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.
Yuniesky Betancourt	Infielders	3	batting	246	59	4	.240	—	—	Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 246 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.
Billy Butler	Infielders	16	batting	608	183	21	.301	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 608 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.
Alberto Callaspo	Infielders	13	batting	576	173	11	.300	—	—	Average (57) — 60 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 576 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.
Alex Gordon	Infielders	4	batting	164	38	6	.232	—	—	Average (48) — 319 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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.
Luis Hernández	Infielders	46	batting	73	15	0	.205	—	—	Average (45) — 408 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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.
Tug Hulett	Infielders	7	batting	18	2	0	.111	—	—	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 Jacobs	Infielders	17	batting	434	99	19	.228	—	—	Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 434 at-bats and 19 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 Peña Jr.	Infielders	1	batting	51	5	0	.098	—	—	Below average (40) — 463 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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	Infielders	24	batting	524	142	12	.271	—	—	Average (53) — 149 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 524 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.
Josh Anderson	Outfielders	1	batting	118	28	1	.237	—	—	Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 118 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.
Willie Bloomquist	Outfielders	8	batting	434	115	4	.265	—	—	Average (50) — 242 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 434 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.
Coco Crisp	Outfielders	2	batting	180	41	3	.228	—	—	Average (46) — 379 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 180 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	558	157	13	.281	—	—	Average (55) — 105 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 558 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.
Ryan Freel	Outfielders	26	batting	45	11	0	.244	—	—	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 Guillén	Outfielders	11	batting	281	68	9	.242	—	—	Average (49) — 281 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 281 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.
Mitch Maier	Outfielders	35	batting	341	83	3	.243	—	—	Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 341 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.

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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: 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2009 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:08:01.958011+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.