2022 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
Albert Abreu	Pitchers	69	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	4.15	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 Barlow	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.33	2.18	Average (57) — 23 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 2.18 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.
Ronald Bolaños	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.33	4.42	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.
Jake Brentz	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.33	23.63	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 Bubic	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	129.00	5.58	Below average (42) — 469 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 5.58 over 129.00 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.
Max Castillo	Pitchers	60	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.
Taylor Clarke	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.00	4.04	Average (50) — 246 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 4.04 over 49.00 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	—	—	—	—	68.00	2.78	Average (54) — 77 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 2.78 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.
José Cuas	Pitchers	74	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.67	3.58	Average (51) — 206 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 3.58 over 37.67 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.
Amir Garrett	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.33	4.96	Average (47) — 364 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 4.96 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.
Zack Greinke	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	137.00	3.68	Average (52) — 158 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 137.00 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.
Foster Griffin	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	12.46	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.
Jon Heasley	Pitchers	49	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.
Carlos Hernández	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.00	7.39	Below average (39) — 487 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 7.39 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.
Brad Keller	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	139.67	5.09	Average (45) — 418 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 over 139.67 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	—	—	—	—	15.67	9.77	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.
Daniel Lynch	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	131.67	5.13	Average (45) — 418 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 5.13 over 131.67 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 Mengden	Pitchers	73	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.
Wyatt Mills	Pitchers	41	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.
Anthony Misiewicz	Pitchers	36	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.
Joel Payamps	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.67	3.16	Average (52) — 158 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 3.16 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.
Matt Peacock	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	4.91	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.
Brady Singer	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	153.33	3.23	Average (54) — 77 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 3.23 over 153.33 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.
Collin Snider	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.33	6.55	Below average (44) — 445 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 6.55 over 34.33 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	—	—	—	—	19.33	2.33	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	—	—	—	—	37.67	6.45	Below average (44) — 445 of 489 pitchers in the available 2022 rosters An earned-run average of 6.45 over 37.67 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.
Arodys Vizcaíno	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	6.35	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.
Luke Weaver	Pitchers	26	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.
Ángel Zerpa	Pitchers	61	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.
Freddy Fermín	Catchers	78	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.
Cam Gallagher	Catchers	36	batting	42	9	0	.214	—	—	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.
MJ Melendez	Catchers	1	batting	460	100	18	.217	—	—	Average (48) — 336 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 460 at-bats and 18 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	445	113	23	.254	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 445 at-bats and 23 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	26	4	0	.154	—	—	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.
Hunter Dozier	Infielders	17	batting	462	109	12	.236	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 462 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.
Maikel García	Infielders	11	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.
Nicky Lopez	Infielders	8	batting	436	99	0	.227	—	—	Average (46) — 405 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 436 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.
Michael Massey	Infielders	19	batting	173	42	4	.243	—	—	Average (51) — 210 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 173 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.
Whit Merrifield	Infielders	15	batting	383	92	6	.240	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 383 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.
Adalberto 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.
Vinnie Pasquantino	Infielders	9	batting	258	76	10	.295	—	—	Strong (60) — 27 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 258 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.
Nick Pratto	Infielders	32	batting	158	29	7	.184	—	—	Average (45) — 431 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.
Emmanuel Rivera	Infielders	26	batting	198	47	6	.237	—	—	Average (51) — 210 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Carlos Santana	Infielders	41	batting	176	38	4	.216	—	—	Average (47) — 370 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 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.
Bobby Witt Jr.	Infielders	7	batting	591	150	20	.254	—	—	Average (54) — 119 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 591 at-bats and 20 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	347	111	3	.320	—	—	Strong (62) — 15 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 347 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.
Dairon Blanco	Outfielders	44	batting	7	2	0	.286	—	—	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.
Nate Eaton	Outfielders	18	batting	106	28	1	.264	—	—	Average (52) — 176 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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.
Brewer Hicklen	Outfielders	75	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.
Kyle Isbel	Outfielders	28	batting	256	54	5	.211	—	—	Average (46) — 405 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 256 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.
Ryan O'Hearn	Outfielders	66	batting	134	32	1	.239	—	—	Average (49) — 295 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Edward Olivares	Outfielders	14	batting	161	46	4	.286	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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.
Brent Rooker	Outfielders	55	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.
Michael A. Taylor	Outfielders	2	batting	414	105	9	.254	—	—	Average (53) — 147 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 414 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.
Drew Waters	Outfielders	6	batting	96	23	5	.240	—	—	Average (52) — 176 of 518 batters in the available 2022 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.

Build a lineup

Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 2022 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

Game to edit

1. C2. 1B3. 2B4. 3B5. SS6. LF7. CF8. RF9. DH

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Batting lines

Game log for the selected game

Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2022 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:45:56.288937+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.