1969 Kansas City Royals

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Kansas City Royals franchise archive · Available years: 1969–2025 · 57 seasons.

These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.

Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1973 Kansas City Royals	88–74	23	16
1972 Kansas City Royals	76–78	19	15
1971 Kansas City Royals	85–76	19	16
1970 Kansas City Royals	65–97	21	17
1969 Kansas City Royals · Current season	69–93	23	16

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. 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
Wally Bunker	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	222.67	3.23	Average (55) — 35 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.23 over 222.67 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.
Tom Burgmeier	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.17	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.
Bill Butler	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	193.67	3.90	Average (49) — 106 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.90 over 193.67 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.
Galen Cisco	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.63	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.
Jerry Cram	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.67	3.24	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.
Moe Drabowsky	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.94	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.
Dick Drago	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	200.67	3.77	Average (50) — 93 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 200.67 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.
Al Fitzmorris	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.22	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.
Mike Hedlund	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.00	3.24	Average (54) — 47 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.24 over 125.00 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.
Steve Jones	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.67	4.23	Average (48) — 117 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 4.23 over 44.67 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.
Dave Morehead	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.73	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.
Roger Nelson	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	193.33	3.31	Average (54) — 47 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.31 over 193.33 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.
Don O'Riley	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.94	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.
Jim Rooker	Pitchers	13,22	pitching	—	—	—	—	158.33	3.75	Average (50) — 93 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.75 over 158.33 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.
Dave Wickersham	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.96	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.
Chris Zachary	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.33	7.85	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.
Jim Campanis	Catchers	20	batting	83	13	0	.157	—	—	Below average (42) — 347 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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.
Fran Healy	Catchers	16	batting	10	4	0	.400	—	—	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.
Buck Martinez	Catchers	21	batting	205	47	4	.229	—	—	Average (48) — 240 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Dennis Paepke	Catchers	28	batting	27	3	0	.111	—	—	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.
Ellie Rodríguez	Catchers	11	batting	267	63	2	.236	—	—	Average (48) — 240 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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.
Jerry Adair	Infielders	14	batting	432	108	5	.250	—	—	Average (50) — 187 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 432 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.
Luis Alcaraz	Infielders	39	batting	79	20	1	.253	—	—	Average (50) — 187 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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.
Mike Fiore	Infielders	19	batting	339	93	12	.274	—	—	Average (56) — 59 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 339 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.
Joe Foy	Infielders	1	batting	519	136	11	.262	—	—	Average (53) — 107 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 519 at-bats and 11 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 Harris	Infielders	15	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.
Chuck Harrison	Infielders	7	batting	213	47	3	.221	—	—	Average (46) — 284 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 213 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 Hernández	Infielders	24	batting	504	112	4	.222	—	—	Average (45) — 307 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 504 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.
Juan Ríos	Infielders	12	batting	196	44	1	.224	—	—	Average (46) — 284 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 196 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.
Paul Schaal	Infielders	10	batting	205	54	1	.263	—	—	Average (51) — 153 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Pat Kelly	Outfielders	18	batting	417	110	8	.264	—	—	Average (53) — 107 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 417 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.
Joe Keough	Outfielders	16	batting	166	31	0	.187	—	—	Below average (42) — 347 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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.
Ed Kirkpatrick	Outfielders	8	batting	315	81	14	.257	—	—	Average (54) — 91 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 315 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.
Scott Northey	Outfielders	44	batting	61	16	1	.262	—	—	Average (51) — 153 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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.
Bob Oliver	Outfielders	33	batting	394	100	13	.254	—	—	Average (52) — 129 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 394 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.
Lou Piniella	Outfielders	9	batting	493	139	11	.282	—	—	Average (56) — 59 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 493 at-bats and 11 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.
Fred Rico	Outfielders	46	batting	26	6	0	.231	—	—	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.
George Spriggs	Outfielders	30	batting	29	4	0	.138	—	—	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.
Hawk Taylor	Outfielders	31	batting	89	24	3	.270	—	—	Average (53) — 107 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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.

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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: 1969 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1969 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:03:32.664381+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.