2016 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
Scott Alexander	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.00	3.32	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.
Wade Davis	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.33	1.87	Average (56) — 30 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 1.87 over 43.33 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.
Danny Duffy	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	179.67	3.51	Average (54) — 76 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 179.67 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 Flynn	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.33	2.60	Average (55) — 51 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 2.60 over 55.33 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.
Dillon Gee	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.00	4.68	Average (48) — 310 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 4.68 over 125.00 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	—	—	—	—	72.00	2.75	Average (55) — 51 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 2.75 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.
Luke Hochevar	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.33	3.86	Average (51) — 198 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 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.
Ian Kennedy	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	195.67	3.68	Average (53) — 111 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 195.67 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.
Kevin McCarthy	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.33	6.48	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.
Kris Medlen	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.33	7.77	Below average (44) — 427 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 7.77 over 24.33 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.
Alec Mills	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.33	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.
Peter Moylan	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.67	3.43	Average (52) — 149 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.43 over 44.67 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.
Brooks Pounders	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	9.24	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	—	—	—	—	66.67	4.05	Average (51) — 198 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 4.05 over 66.67 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.
Matt Strahm	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.00	1.23	Average (55) — 51 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 1.23 over 22.00 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	—	—	—	—	12.00	2.25	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.
Yordano Ventura	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	186.00	4.45	Average (49) — 277 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 4.45 over 186.00 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.
Edinson Vólquez	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	189.33	5.37	Below average (44) — 427 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 5.37 over 189.33 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.
Chien-Ming Wang	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.33	4.22	Average (50) — 236 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 4.22 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.
Chris Young	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	88.67	6.19	Below average (42) — 446 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 6.19 over 88.67 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.
Drew Butera	Catchers	9	both	123	35	4	.285	1.33	0.00	Average (54) — 128 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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.
Tony Cruz	Catchers	7	batting	4	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.
Salvador Pérez	Catchers	13	batting	514	127	22	.247	—	—	Average (51) — 222 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 514 at-bats and 22 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.
Christian Colón	Infielders	24	batting	147	34	1	.231	—	—	Average (47) — 376 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 147 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.
Cheslor Cuthbert	Infielders	19	batting	475	130	12	.274	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 475 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.
Alcides Escobar	Infielders	2	batting	637	166	7	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 222 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 637 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.
Eric Hosmer	Infielders	35	batting	605	161	25	.266	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 605 at-bats and 25 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	134	32	0	.239	—	—	Average (47) — 376 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Whit Merrifield	Infielders	15	batting	311	88	2	.283	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 311 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.
Raúl A. Mondesí	Infielders	27	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.
Kendrys Morales	Infielders	25	batting	558	147	30	.263	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 558 at-bats and 30 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	104	25	7	.240	—	—	Average (51) — 222 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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.
Daniel Nava	Infielders	12	batting	11	1	0	.091	—	—	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.
Billy Burns	Outfielders	14	batting	37	9	0	.243	—	—	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.
Lorenzo Cain	Outfielders	6	batting	397	114	9	.287	—	—	Average (56) — 77 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 397 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.
Hunter Dozier	Outfielders	60	batting	19	4	0	.211	—	—	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.
Jarrod Dyson	Outfielders	1	batting	299	83	1	.278	—	—	Average (52) — 189 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 299 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.
Brett Eibner	Outfielders	12	batting	78	18	3	.231	—	—	Average (49) — 307 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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.
Reymond Fuentes	Outfielders	34	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.
Alex Gordon	Outfielders	4	batting	445	98	17	.220	—	—	Average (46) — 402 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 445 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.
Terrance Gore	Outfielders	0	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.
Paulo Orlando	Outfielders	16	batting	457	138	5	.302	—	—	Average (58) — 50 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 457 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.

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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: 2016 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2016 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:46:14.978027+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.