2023 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	—	—	—	—	38.67	5.35	Average (48) — 356 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 5.35 over 38.67 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.
Jonathan Bowlan	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	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.
Kris Bubic	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	3.94	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.
Max Castillo	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.33	4.43	Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An 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.
Aroldis Chapman	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.33	2.45	Average (54) — 86 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 2.45 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.
Taylor Clarke	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.00	5.95	Average (45) — 445 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 5.95 over 59.00 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	—	—	—	—	18.33	8.84	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.
Austin Cox	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	35.67	4.54	Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.54 over 35.67 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.
Steven Cruz	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	4.97	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.
José Cuas	Pitchers	74	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.67	4.54	Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.54 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.
Tucker Davidson	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.67	5.03	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.
Amir Garrett	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.33	3.33	Average (52) — 152 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 3.33 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.
Zack Greinke	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	142.33	5.06	Average (47) — 394 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 5.06 over 142.33 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.
Taylor Hearn	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	8.22	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	—	—	—	—	70.00	5.27	Average (47) — 394 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 5.27 over 70.00 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	—	—	—	—	45.33	4.57	Average (49) — 308 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.57 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.
Jackson Kowar	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.00	6.43	Average (46) — 419 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 6.43 over 28.00 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.
Brooks Kriske	Pitchers	78	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	4.05	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.
Jordan Lyles	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	177.67	6.28	Below average (40) — 495 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 6.28 over 177.67 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	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.
Alec Marsh	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.33	5.69	Average (45) — 445 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 5.69 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.
Mike Mayers	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.33	6.15	Average (47) — 394 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 6.15 over 26.33 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.
James McArthur	Pitchers	66	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.33	4.63	Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.63 over 23.33 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.
John McMillon	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	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.
Cole Ragans	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	71.67	2.64	Average (56) — 31 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 2.64 over 71.67 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.
Brady Singer	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	159.67	5.52	Below average (44) — 468 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 5.52 over 159.67 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.
Collin Snider	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.33	4.87	Average (49) — 308 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.87 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.
Josh Staumont	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.00	5.40	Average (48) — 356 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 5.40 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.
Josh Taylor	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	8.15	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.
Anthony Veneziano	Pitchers	69	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.33	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.
Nick Wittgren	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.00	4.97	Average (49) — 308 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.97 over 29.00 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.
Ryan Yarbrough	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.00	4.24	Average (50) — 246 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 51.00 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.
Ángel Zerpa	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.67	4.85	Average (49) — 308 of 508 pitchers in the available 2023 rosters An earned-run average of 4.85 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.
Tyler Cropley	Catchers	79	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.
Freddy Fermín	Catchers	34	batting	217	61	9	.281	—	—	Average (57) — 58 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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.
Salvador Pérez	Catchers	13	batting	538	137	23	.255	—	—	Average (54) — 132 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 538 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.
Logan Porter	Catchers	88	batting	31	6	1	.194	—	—	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.
Matt Beaty	Infielders	27	batting	56	13	0	.232	—	—	Average (49) — 310 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Hunter Dozier	Infielders	17	batting	82	15	2	.183	—	—	Average (45) — 449 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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.
Matt Duffy	Infielders	15	both	191	48	2	.251	2.00	4.50	Average (50) — 251 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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.
Maikel García	Infielders	11	batting	464	126	4	.272	—	—	Average (54) — 132 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 464 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.
Nick Loftin	Infielders	12	batting	62	20	0	.323	—	—	Average (55) — 107 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Nicky Lopez	Infielders	8	batting	160	34	0	.213	—	—	Average (45) — 449 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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	428	98	15	.229	—	—	Average (49) — 310 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 428 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.
Vinnie Pasquantino	Infielders	9	batting	231	57	9	.247	—	—	Average (52) — 192 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 231 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.
Nick Pratto	Infielders	32	batting	306	71	7	.232	—	—	Average (48) — 349 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 306 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.
Bobby Witt Jr.	Infielders	7	batting	641	177	30	.276	—	—	Average (59) — 32 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 641 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.
Dairon Blanco	Outfielders	44	batting	124	32	3	.258	—	—	Average (52) — 192 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 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.
Jackie Bradley Jr.	Outfielders	41	batting	105	14	1	.133	—	—	Below average (38) — 527 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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.
Nate Eaton	Outfielders	18	both	53	4	0	.075	1.00	0.00	Below average (39) — 524 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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	292	70	5	.240	—	—	Average (49) — 310 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 292 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.
MJ Melendez	Outfielders	1	batting	533	125	16	.235	—	—	Average (49) — 310 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 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.
Edward Olivares	Outfielders	14,34	batting	354	93	12	.263	—	—	Average (54) — 132 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 354 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.
Franmil Reyes	Outfielders	99	batting	59	11	2	.186	—	—	Average (46) — 410 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Samad Taylor	Outfielders	0	batting	60	12	0	.200	—	—	Average (46) — 410 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Nelson Velázquez	Outfielders	17	batting	133	31	14	.233	—	—	Average (54) — 132 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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.
Drew Waters	Outfielders	6	batting	302	69	8	.228	—	—	Average (48) — 349 of 530 batters in the available 2023 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 302 at-bats and 8 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: 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2023 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:39:56.768967+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.