2012 Kansas City Royals
Franchise seasons · 2010s 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Adcock | Pitchers | 47 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jonathan Broxton | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 35.67 | 2.27 | Average (52) — 57 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.27 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. |
| Francisley Bueno | Pitchers | 67 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 17.33 | 1.56 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Bruce Chen | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 191.67 | 5.07 | Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.07 over 191.67 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. |
| Louis Coleman | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 51.00 | 3.71 | Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.71 over 51.00 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. |
| Tim Collins | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 69.67 | 3.36 | Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.36 over 69.67 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. |
| Román Colón | Pitchers | 66 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 8.00 | 6.75 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Aaron Crow | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 64.67 | 3.48 | Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn 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. |
| Danny Duffy | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 27.67 | 3.90 | Average (50) — 224 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.90 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. |
| Jeremy Guthrie | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 91.00 | 3.16 | Average (52) — 57 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.16 over 91.00 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. |
| Kelvin Herrera | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 84.33 | 2.35 | Average (53) — 14 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.35 over 84.33 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 | — | — | — | — | 185.33 | 5.73 | Average (46) — 414 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.73 over 185.33 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. |
| Greg Holland | Pitchers | 56 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Tommy Hottovy | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 9.33 | 2.89 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jeremy Jeffress | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 13.33 | 6.75 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Vin Mazzaro | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 44.00 | 5.73 | Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.73 over 44.00 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. |
| Luis Mendoza | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 166.00 | 4.23 | Average (50) — 224 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.23 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. |
| José Mijares | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 38.67 | 2.56 | Average (52) — 57 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.56 over 38.67 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. |
| Jake Odorizzi | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 7.33 | 4.91 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Felipe Paulino | Pitchers | 59 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 37.67 | 1.67 | Average (53) — 14 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.67 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. |
| Jonathan Sánchez | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 53.33 | 7.76 | Average (45) — 426 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.76 over 53.33 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. |
| Will Smith | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 89.67 | 5.32 | Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.32 over 89.67 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. |
| Everett Teaford | Pitchers | 61 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 61.33 | 4.99 | Average (49) — 294 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.99 over 61.33 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. |
| Ryan Verdugo | Pitchers | 62 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 1.67 | 32.40 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Adam Moore | Catchers | 50 | batting | 11 | 2 | 1 | .182 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Brayan Peña | Catchers | 27 | batting | 212 | 50 | 2 | .236 | — | — | Average (48) — 345 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 212 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. |
| Salvador Pérez | Catchers | 13 | batting | 289 | 87 | 11 | .301 | — | — | Average (59) — 41 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 289 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. |
| Manny Piña | Catchers | 28 | batting | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Humberto Quintero | Catchers | 33 | batting | 138 | 32 | 1 | .232 | — | — | Average (47) — 380 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 138 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. |
| Tony Abreu | Infielders | 34 | batting | 70 | 18 | 1 | .257 | — | — | Average (50) — 256 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 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 | 11 | batting | 215 | 49 | 7 | .228 | — | — | Average (48) — 345 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 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. |
| Billy Butler | Infielders | 16 | batting | 614 | 192 | 29 | .313 | — | — | Strong (64) — 10 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 614 at-bats and 29 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. |
| Alcides Escobar | Infielders | 2 | batting | 605 | 177 | 5 | .293 | — | — | Average (56) — 81 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 605 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. |
| Irving Falu | Infielders | 19 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Chris Getz | Infielders | 17 | batting | 189 | 52 | 0 | .275 | — | — | Average (52) — 185 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 189 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. |
| Johnny Giavotella | Infielders | 9 | batting | 181 | 43 | 1 | .238 | — | — | Average (48) — 345 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 181 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. |
| Eric Hosmer | Infielders | 35 | batting | 535 | 124 | 14 | .232 | — | — | Average (48) — 345 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 535 at-bats and 14 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 Moustakas | Infielders | 8 | batting | 563 | 136 | 20 | .242 | — | — | Average (50) — 256 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 563 at-bats and 20 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 Bourgeois | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 62 | 16 | 0 | .258 | — | — | Average (50) — 256 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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. |
| Lorenzo Cain | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 222 | 59 | 7 | .266 | — | — | Average (53) — 157 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 222 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. |
| Jarrod Dyson | Outfielders | 1 | batting | 292 | 76 | 0 | .260 | — | — | Average (50) — 256 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 292 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. |
| Jeff Francoeur | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 561 | 132 | 16 | .235 | — | — | Average (49) — 304 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 561 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. |
| Alex Gordon | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 642 | 189 | 14 | .294 | — | — | Average (58) — 52 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 642 at-bats and 14 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 Lough | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 59 | 14 | 0 | .237 | — | — | Average (49) — 304 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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. |
| Mitch Maier | Outfielders | 12 | both | 64 | 11 | 2 | .172 | 1.00 | 0.00 | Average (45) — 441 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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. |
| Clint Robinson | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 4 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe 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: 2012 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2012 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T05:33:08.543510+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.