2014 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
Aaron Brooks	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.67	43.88	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.
Francisley Bueno	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.33	4.18	Average (49) — 263 of 438 pitchers in the available 2014 rosters An earned-run average of 4.18 over 32.33 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.
Bruce Chen	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.33	7.45	Below average (40) — 434 of 438 pitchers in the available 2014 rosters An earned-run average of 7.45 over 48.33 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.
Casey Coleman	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.00	5.25	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.
Louis Coleman	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.00	5.56	Average (46) — 351 of 438 pitchers in the available 2014 rosters An earned-run average of 5.56 over 34.00 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	—	—	—	—	21.00	3.86	Average (50) — 226 of 438 pitchers in the available 2014 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 21.00 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.
Aaron Crow	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.00	4.12	Average (49) — 263 of 438 pitchers in the available 2014 rosters An earned-run average of 4.12 over 59.00 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.
Wade Davis	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.00	1.00	Strong (60) — 2 of 438 pitchers in the available 2014 rosters An earned-run average of 1.00 over 72.00 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.
Scott Downs	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	3.14	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.
Danny Duffy	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	149.33	2.53	Average (56) — 26 of 438 pitchers in the available 2014 rosters An earned-run average of 2.53 over 149.33 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.
Brandon Finnegan	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	1.29	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.
Jason Frasor	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	1.53	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.
Jeremy Guthrie	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	202.67	4.13	Average (48) — 287 of 438 pitchers in the available 2014 rosters An earned-run average of 4.13 over 202.67 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.
Liam Hendriks	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.33	4.66	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.
Kelvin Herrera	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.00	1.41	Average (58) — 7 of 438 pitchers in the available 2014 rosters An earned-run average of 1.41 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.
Greg Holland	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.33	1.44	Average (58) — 7 of 438 pitchers in the available 2014 rosters An earned-run average of 1.44 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.
Donnie Joseph	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.67	81.00	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.
Michael Mariot	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.00	6.48	Average (45) — 380 of 438 pitchers in the available 2014 rosters An earned-run average of 6.48 over 25.00 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.
Justin Marks	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	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.
Wilking Rodríguez	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	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.
James Shields	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	227.00	3.21	Average (53) — 109 of 438 pitchers in the available 2014 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 227.00 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.
Jason Vargas	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	187.00	3.71	Average (50) — 226 of 438 pitchers in the available 2014 rosters An earned-run average of 3.71 over 187.00 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.
Yordano Ventura	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	183.00	3.20	Average (53) — 109 of 438 pitchers in the available 2014 rosters An earned-run average of 3.20 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.
Brett Hayes	Catchers	12	batting	52	7	1	.135	—	—	Below average (44) — 459 of 511 batters in the available 2014 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Erik Kratz	Catchers	19	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.
Francisco Peña	Catchers	26	batting	0	0	0	.---	—	—	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.
Salvador Pérez	Catchers	13	batting	578	150	17	.260	—	—	Average (53) — 155 of 511 batters in the available 2014 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 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.
Billy Butler	Infielders	16	batting	549	149	9	.271	—	—	Average (54) — 124 of 511 batters in the available 2014 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 549 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.
Pedro Ciriaco	Infielders	37	batting	47	10	0	.213	—	—	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.
Christian Colón	Infielders	24	batting	45	15	0	.333	—	—	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.
Alcides Escobar	Infielders	2	batting	579	165	3	.285	—	—	Average (55) — 101 of 511 batters in the available 2014 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 579 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.
Johnny Giavotella	Infielders	9	batting	37	8	1	.216	—	—	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.
Eric Hosmer	Infielders	35	batting	503	136	9	.270	—	—	Average (54) — 124 of 511 batters in the available 2014 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 503 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.
Omar Infante	Infielders	14	batting	528	133	6	.252	—	—	Average (50) — 253 of 511 batters in the available 2014 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 528 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 Moustakas	Infielders	8	batting	457	97	15	.212	—	—	Average (46) — 415 of 511 batters in the available 2014 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 457 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.
Jayson Nix	Infielders	12	batting	8	0	0	.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.
Jimmy Paredes	Infielders	32	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.
Danny Valencia	Infielders	19	batting	110	31	2	.282	—	—	Average (53) — 155 of 511 batters in the available 2014 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 110 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.
Lane Adams	Outfielders	45	batting	3	0	0	.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.
Nori Aoki	Outfielders	23	batting	491	140	1	.285	—	—	Average (54) — 124 of 511 batters in the available 2014 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 491 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.
Lorenzo Cain	Outfielders	6	batting	471	142	5	.301	—	—	Average (58) — 47 of 511 batters in the available 2014 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 471 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.
Jarrod Dyson	Outfielders	1	batting	260	70	1	.269	—	—	Average (52) — 188 of 511 batters in the available 2014 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 260 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.
Alex Gordon	Outfielders	4	batting	563	150	19	.266	—	—	Average (55) — 101 of 511 batters in the available 2014 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 563 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.
Terrance Gore	Outfielders	0	batting	1	0	0	.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.
Raúl Ibañez	Outfielders	18	batting	80	15	2	.188	—	—	Average (46) — 415 of 511 batters in the available 2014 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Justin Maxwell	Outfielders	27	batting	40	6	0	.150	—	—	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.
Carlos Peguero	Outfielders	34	batting	9	2	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.
Josh Willingham	Outfielders	7	batting	73	17	2	.233	—	—	Average (49) — 305 of 511 batters in the available 2014 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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.

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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: 2014 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2014 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T05:09:44.749967+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.