2019 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
Homer Bailey	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	90.00	4.80	Average (51) — 155 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 4.80 over 90.00 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 Barlow	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.33	4.22	Average (51) — 155 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 4.22 over 70.33 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.
Jacob Barnes	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	8.31	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.
Brad Boxberger	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.67	5.40	Average (50) — 288 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 5.40 over 26.67 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 Diekman	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.67	4.75	Average (50) — 288 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 4.75 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.
Danny Duffy	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	130.67	4.34	Average (51) — 155 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 4.34 over 130.67 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 Ellis	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	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.
Heath Fillmyer	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	8.06	Average (49) — 402 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 8.06 over 22.33 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 Flynn	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.33	5.22	Average (50) — 288 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 5.22 over 29.33 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.
Jesse Hahn	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.67	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.
Tim Hill	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.67	3.63	Average (51) — 155 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 39.67 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 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.
Brad Keller	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	165.33	4.19	Average (52) — 50 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 4.19 over 165.33 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	—	—	—	—	63.33	3.41	Average (52) — 50 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 3.41 over 63.33 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.
Ben Lively	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	27.00	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.
Jorge López	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.67	6.33	Average (49) — 402 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 6.33 over 123.67 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.
Richard Lovelady	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.00	7.65	Average (49) — 402 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 7.65 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	—	—	—	—	60.33	4.48	Average (51) — 155 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 4.48 over 60.33 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.
Mike Montgomery	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	64.00	4.64	Average (51) — 155 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 4.64 over 64.00 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.
Jake Newberry	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.00	3.77	Average (51) — 155 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 31.00 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.
Wily Peralta	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	40.33	5.80	Average (50) — 288 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 5.80 over 40.33 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.
Randy Rosario	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.67	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.
Eric Skoglund	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.00	9.00	Average (48) — 467 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 9.00 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.
Glenn Sparkman	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	136.00	6.02	Average (49) — 402 of 506 pitchers in the available 2019 rosters An earned-run average of 6.02 over 136.00 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.
Gabe Speier	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	7.36	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.
Josh Staumont	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.33	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.
Kyle Zimmer	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.33	10.80	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.
Nick Dini	Catchers	33	batting	56	11	2	.196	—	—	Average (47) — 350 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Cam Gallagher	Catchers	36	batting	126	30	3	.238	—	—	Average (49) — 279 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
Martín Maldonado	Catchers	16	batting	238	54	6	.227	—	—	Average (47) — 350 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 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.
Meibrys Viloria	Catchers	72	batting	133	28	1	.211	—	—	Average (45) — 418 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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.
Humberto Arteaga	Infielders	2	both	122	24	0	.197	1.67	5.40	Below average (43) — 456 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
Cheslor Cuthbert	Infielders	19	batting	309	76	9	.246	—	—	Average (50) — 251 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 309 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	Infielders	17	batting	523	146	26	.279	—	—	Average (57) — 62 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 523 at-bats and 26 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.
Lucas Duda	Infielders	9	batting	105	18	4	.171	—	—	Below average (43) — 456 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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.
Kelvin Gutiérrez	Infielders	47	batting	73	19	1	.260	—	—	Average (50) — 251 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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.
Nicky Lopez	Infielders	1	batting	379	91	2	.240	—	—	Average (47) — 350 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 379 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.
Whit Merrifield	Infielders	15	batting	681	206	16	.302	—	—	Average (59) — 35 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 681 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.
Adalberto Mondesí	Infielders	27	batting	415	109	9	.263	—	—	Average (52) — 199 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 415 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.
Ryan O'Hearn	Infielders	66	batting	328	64	14	.195	—	—	Below average (43) — 456 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 328 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.
Chris Owings	Infielders	2	both	135	18	2	.133	1.67	21.60	Below average (37) — 490 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Frank Schwindel	Infielders	25	batting	15	1	0	.067	—	—	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.
Jorge Bonifacio	Outfielders	38	batting	20	7	0	.350	—	—	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.
Alex Gordon	Outfielders	4	both	556	148	13	.266	2.33	19.29	Average (53) — 162 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 556 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.
Terrance Gore	Outfielders	0	batting	51	14	0	.275	—	—	Average (51) — 228 of 491 batters in the available 2019 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.
Billy Hamilton	Outfielders	6	batting	275	58	0	.211	—	—	Below average (43) — 456 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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.
Ryan McBroom	Outfielders	9	batting	75	22	0	.293	—	—	Average (52) — 199 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 75 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.
Erick Mejia	Outfielders	26	batting	22	5	0	.227	—	—	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.
Brett Phillips	Outfielders	14	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.
Jorge Soler	Outfielders	12	batting	589	156	48	.265	—	—	Average (58) — 51 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 589 at-bats and 48 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.
Bubba Starling	Outfielders	11	batting	186	40	4	.215	—	—	Average (46) — 392 of 491 batters in the available 2019 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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.

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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: 2019 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2019 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:11:27.312401+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.