1978 Kansas City Royals

Franchise seasons · 1970s seasons

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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
1980 Kansas City Royals	97–65	23	15
1979 Kansas City Royals	85–77	21	17
1978 Kansas City Royals · Current season	92–70	23	15
1977 Kansas City Royals	102–60	20	13
1976 Kansas City Royals	90–72	20	17

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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
Doug Bird	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	98.67	5.29	Below average (42) — 186 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 5.29 over 98.67 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.
Steve Busby	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.33	7.59	Below average (42) — 186 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 7.59 over 21.33 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.
Jim Colborn	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.33	4.76	Average (48) — 134 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 4.76 over 28.33 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.
Steve Foucault	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.86	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.
Rich Gale	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	192.33	3.09	Average (56) — 38 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.09 over 192.33 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.
Larry Gura	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	221.67	2.72	Strong (60) — 11 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 2.72 over 221.67 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.
Andy Hassler	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.33	4.32	Average (48) — 134 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 4.32 over 58.33 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.
Al Hrabosky	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.88	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.
Dennis Leonard	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	294.67	3.33	Average (55) — 49 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.33 over 294.67 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.
Randy McGilberry	Pitchers	28,31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.21	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.
Steve Mingori	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.74	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 Paschall	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.38	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.
Marty Pattin	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.67	3.32	Average (53) — 69 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 78.67 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.
Paul Splittorff	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	262.00	3.40	Average (54) — 60 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 262.00 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.
George Throop	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Jim Gaudet	Catchers	37	batting	8	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.
Art Kusnyer	Catchers	21	batting	13	3	1	.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.
Darrell Porter	Catchers	15	batting	520	138	18	.265	—	—	Average (55) — 97 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 520 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.
George Brett	Infielders	5	batting	510	150	9	.294	—	—	Average (59) — 38 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 510 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.
Dave Cripe	Infielders	31	batting	13	2	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.
Pete LaCock	Infielders	8	batting	322	95	5	.295	—	—	Average (58) — 49 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 322 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.
Fred Patek	Infielders	2	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.
Jamie Quirk	Infielders	10	batting	29	6	0	.207	—	—	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.
Jerry Terrell	Infielders	1	batting	133	27	0	.203	—	—	Below average (43) — 397 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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.
U L Washington	Infielders	30	batting	129	34	0	.264	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 129 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.
John Wathan	Infielders	12	batting	190	57	2	.300	—	—	Average (57) — 68 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 190 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 White	Infielders	20	batting	461	127	7	.275	—	—	Average (54) — 112 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 461 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.
Steve Braun	Outfielders	3	batting	137	36	0	.263	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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.
Al Cowens	Outfielders	18	batting	485	133	5	.274	—	—	Average (54) — 112 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 485 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.
Clint Hurdle	Outfielders	9	batting	417	110	7	.264	—	—	Average (52) — 159 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 417 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.
Joe Lahoud	Outfielders	10	batting	16	2	0	.125	—	—	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.
Hal McRae	Outfielders	11	batting	623	170	16	.273	—	—	Average (55) — 97 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 623 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.
Amos Otis	Outfielders	26	batting	486	145	22	.298	—	—	Strong (62) — 17 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 486 at-bats and 22 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.
Tom Poquette	Outfielders	25	batting	204	44	4	.216	—	—	Average (45) — 359 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 204 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.
Luis Silverio	Outfielders	17	batting	11	6	0	.545	—	—	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.
Willie Wilson	Outfielders	6	batting	198	43	0	.217	—	—	Below average (43) — 397 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Joe Zdeb	Outfielders	19	batting	127	32	0	.252	—	—	Average (49) — 242 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 127 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.
Randy Bass	Outfielders	7	batting	2	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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1978 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:17:59.943540+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.