2017 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
Al Alburquerque	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	3.60	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.
Scott Alexander	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.00	2.48	Average (57) — 23 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.48 over 69.00 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.
Miguel Almonte	Pitchers	50	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.
Ryan Buchter	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.00	2.67	Average (53) — 116 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.67 over 27.00 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.
Trevor Cahill	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.00	8.22	Below average (44) — 438 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 8.22 over 23.00 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.
Danny Duffy	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	146.33	3.81	Average (53) — 116 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.81 over 146.33 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 Farrell	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.67	16.88	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.
Neftalí Feliz	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.00	4.74	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.
Brian Flynn	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.33	3.86	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.
Onelki García	Pitchers	64	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.
Sam Gaviglio	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.00	3.00	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.
Jason Hammel	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	180.33	5.29	Average (45) — 424 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 5.29 over 180.33 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.
Kelvin Herrera	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.33	4.25	Average (50) — 238 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.25 over 59.33 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.
Jake Junis	Pitchers	65	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.
Nate Karns	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.33	4.17	Average (51) — 191 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.17 over 45.33 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	—	—	—	—	154.00	5.38	Average (45) — 424 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 5.38 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.
Andrés Machado	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.67	22.09	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.
Seth Maness	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.67	3.72	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.
Brandon Maurer	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.00	8.10	Below average (44) — 438 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 8.10 over 20.00 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.
Kevin McCarthy	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.00	3.20	Average (53) — 116 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.20 over 45.00 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.
Mike Minor	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.67	2.55	Average (57) — 23 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.55 over 77.67 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.
Mike Morin	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	7.94	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	—	—	—	—	59.33	3.49	Average (53) — 116 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.49 over 59.33 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.
Eric Skoglund	Pitchers	53,69	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.00	9.50	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.
Joakim Soria	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.00	3.70	Average (52) — 151 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.70 over 56.00 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.
Matt Strahm	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.67	5.45	Average (48) — 330 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 5.45 over 34.67 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.
Jason Vargas	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	179.67	4.16	Average (51) — 191 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.16 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.
Travis Wood	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.67	6.91	Below average (43) — 450 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 6.91 over 41.67 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.
Chris Young	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.00	7.50	Below average (44) — 438 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 7.50 over 30.00 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.
Drew Butera	Catchers	9	batting	163	37	3	.227	—	—	Average (47) — 346 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 163 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.
Cam Gallagher	Catchers	36	batting	24	6	1	.250	—	—	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 Perez	Catchers	13	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.
Christian Colón	Infielders	24	batting	17	3	0	.176	—	—	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.
Cheslor Cuthbert	Infielders	19	batting	143	33	2	.231	—	—	Average (47) — 346 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 143 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.
Alcides Escobar	Infielders	2	batting	599	150	6	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 283 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 599 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.
Eric Hosmer	Infielders	35	batting	603	192	25	.318	—	—	Strong (63) — 13 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 603 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.
Whit Merrifield	Infielders	15	batting	587	169	19	.288	—	—	Average (57) — 65 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 587 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.
Raúl 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.
Brandon Moss	Infielders	37	batting	362	75	22	.207	—	—	Average (46) — 380 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 362 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.
Mike Moustakas	Infielders	8	batting	555	151	38	.272	—	—	Average (58) — 48 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 555 at-bats and 38 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.
Ramón Torres	Infielders	46	batting	74	18	0	.243	—	—	Average (48) — 313 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Jorge Bonifacio	Outfielders	38	batting	384	98	17	.255	—	—	Average (52) — 178 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 384 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 Burns	Outfielders	14	batting	6	1	0	.167	—	—	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.
Melky Cabrera	Outfielders	53	batting	223	60	4	.269	—	—	Average (52) — 178 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 223 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.
Lorenzo Cain	Outfielders	6	batting	584	175	15	.300	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 584 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.
Alex Gordon	Outfielders	4	batting	476	99	9	.208	—	—	Below average (42) — 454 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 476 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.
Terrance Gore	Outfielders	0	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.
Paulo Orlando	Outfielders	16	batting	86	17	2	.198	—	—	Average (46) — 380 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 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.
Jorge Soler	Outfielders	12	batting	97	14	2	.144	—	—	Below average (41) — 460 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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: 2017 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2017 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:34:36.999115+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.