2021 Kansas City Royals
Franchise seasons · 2020s 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 Barlow | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 74.33 | 2.42 | Average (56) — 28 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.42 over 74.33 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. |
| Scott Blewett | Pitchers | 64 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 5.00 | 1.80 | 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. |
| Ronald Bolaños | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 6.33 | 1.42 | 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. |
| Jake Brentz | Pitchers | 59 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 64.00 | 3.66 | Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.66 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. |
| Kris Bubic | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 130.00 | 4.43 | Average (50) — 281 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.43 over 130.00 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. |
| Dylan Coleman | Pitchers | 65 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 6.33 | 1.42 | 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. |
| Wade Davis | Pitchers | 71 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 42.67 | 6.75 | Below average (44) — 514 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.75 over 42.67 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 | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 61.00 | 2.51 | Average (55) — 46 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.51 over 61.00 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. |
| Jesse Hahn | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.33 | 13.50 | 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. |
| Jon Heasley | Pitchers | 85 | 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. |
| Carlos Hernández | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 85.67 | 3.68 | Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.68 over 85.67 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. |
| Greg Holland | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 55.67 | 4.85 | Average (49) — 339 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.85 over 55.67 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 | 24 | 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. |
| Brad Keller | Pitchers | 56 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 133.67 | 5.39 | Average (45) — 494 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.39 over 133.67 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. |
| Jackson Kowar | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 30.33 | 11.27 | Below average (38) — 555 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 11.27 over 30.33 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. |
| Richard Lovelady | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 20.67 | 3.48 | Average (51) — 235 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.48 over 20.67 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. |
| Daniel Lynch | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 68.00 | 5.69 | Average (46) — 465 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.69 over 68.00 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 | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 158.67 | 5.05 | Average (47) — 427 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.05 over 158.67 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 Newberry | Pitchers | 68 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 4.33 | 16.62 | 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. |
| Joel Payamps | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 20.33 | 4.43 | Average (50) — 281 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.43 over 20.33 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. |
| Ervin Santana | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 65.33 | 4.68 | Average (49) — 339 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.68 over 65.33 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. |
| Brady Singer | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 128.33 | 4.91 | Average (47) — 427 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.91 over 128.33 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. |
| Gabe Speier | Pitchers | 67 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 7.67 | 1.17 | 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. |
| Josh Staumont | Pitchers | 63 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 65.67 | 2.88 | Average (54) — 76 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.88 over 65.67 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. |
| Anthony Swarzak | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 7.67 | 9.39 | 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. |
| Domingo Tapia | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 31.67 | 2.84 | Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.84 over 31.67 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. |
| Ángel Zerpa | Pitchers | 61 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 5.00 | 0.00 | 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. |
| Kyle Zimmer | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 54.00 | 4.83 | Average (49) — 339 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.83 over 54.00 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. |
| Tyler Zuber | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 27.33 | 6.26 | Average (47) — 427 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.26 over 27.33 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. |
| Cam Gallagher | Catchers | 36 | batting | 112 | 28 | 1 | .250 | — | — | Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 112 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. |
| Salvador Pérez | Catchers | 13 | batting | 620 | 169 | 48 | .273 | — | — | Strong (61) — 24 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 620 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. |
| Sebastian Rivero | Catchers | 48 | batting | 40 | 7 | 0 | .175 | — | — | 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. |
| Hanser Alberto | Infielders | 49 | both | 241 | 65 | 2 | .270 | 0.33 | 0.00 | Average (53) — 156 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 241 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. |
| Kelvin Gutiérrez | Infielders | 19 | batting | 135 | 29 | 1 | .215 | — | — | Average (46) — 398 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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 | 8 | batting | 497 | 149 | 2 | .300 | — | — | Average (58) — 49 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 497 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 | 664 | 184 | 10 | .277 | — | — | Average (55) — 97 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 664 at-bats and 10 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 | 126 | 29 | 6 | .230 | — | — | Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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. |
| Emmanuel Rivera | Infielders | 26 | batting | 90 | 23 | 1 | .256 | — | — | Average (51) — 229 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 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. |
| Carlos Santana | Infielders | 41 | batting | 565 | 121 | 19 | .214 | — | — | Average (46) — 398 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 565 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. |
| Andrew Benintendi | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 493 | 136 | 17 | .276 | — | — | Average (57) — 58 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 493 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. |
| Hunter Dozier | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 487 | 105 | 16 | .216 | — | — | Average (46) — 398 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 487 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. |
| Jarrod Dyson | Outfielders | 1 | batting | 122 | 27 | 0 | .221 | — | — | Average (47) — 365 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rostersBatting 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. |
| Kyle Isbel | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 76 | 21 | 1 | .276 | — | — | Average (52) — 186 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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. |
| Ryan O'Hearn | Outfielders | 66 | batting | 236 | 53 | 9 | .225 | — | — | Average (49) — 306 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 236 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. |
| Edward Olivares | Outfielders | 14 | batting | 101 | 24 | 5 | .238 | — | — | Average (51) — 229 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 101 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. |
| Jorge Soler | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 308 | 59 | 13 | .192 | — | — | Below average (44) — 459 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 308 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. |
| Michael A. Taylor | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 483 | 118 | 12 | .244 | — | — | Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 483 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. |
| Ryan McBroom | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 8 | 2 | 0 | .250 | — | — | 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: 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2021 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T03:48:19.950049+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.