1989 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
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Kansas City Royals | 82–80 | 27 | 19 |
| 1990 Kansas City Royals | 75–86 | 23 | 23 |
| 1989 Kansas City Royals · Current season | 92–70 | 19 | 17 |
| 1988 Kansas City Royals | 84–77 | 24 | 17 |
| 1987 Kansas City Royals | 83–79 | 23 | 15 |
Same era: other teams in 1989
- 1989 Atlanta Braves · 63–97
- 1989 Baltimore Orioles · 87–75
- 1989 Boston Red Sox · 83–79
- 1989 California Angels · —
- 1989 Chicago Cubs · 93–69
- 1989 Chicago White Sox · —
More teams from 1989
- 1989 Cincinnati Reds · 75–87
- 1989 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1989 Detroit Tigers · 59–103
- 1989 Houston Astros · 86–76
- 1989 Los Angeles Dodgers · 77–83
- 1989 Milwaukee Brewers · 81–81
- 1989 Minnesota Twins · 80–82
- 1989 Montreal Expos · —
- 1989 New York Mets · 87–75
- 1989 New York Yankees · 74–87
- 1989 Oakland Athletics · 99–63
- 1989 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1989 Pittsburgh Pirates · 74–88
- 1989 San Diego Padres · 89–73
- 1989 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1989 Seattle Mariners · 73–89
- 1989 St. Louis Cardinals · 86–76
- 1989 Texas Rangers · 83–79
- 1989 Toronto Blue Jays · 89–73
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Appier | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 21.67 | 9.14 | Below average (40) — 224 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 9.14 over 21.67 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. |
| Luis Aquino | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 141.33 | 3.50 | Average (54) — 62 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.50 over 141.33 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. |
| Floyd Bannister | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 75.33 | 4.66 | Average (47) — 165 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.66 over 75.33 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. |
| Bob Buchanan | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 16.20 | 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. |
| Stan Clarke | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 7.00 | 15.43 | 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. |
| Steve Crawford | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.83 | 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. |
| José DeJesús | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 8.00 | 4.50 | 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. |
| Steve Farr | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.12 | 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. |
| Jerry Don Gleaton | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.65 | 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. |
| Tom Gordon | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 163.00 | 3.64 | Average (53) — 77 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.64 over 163.00 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. |
| Mark Gubicza | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 255.00 | 3.04 | Average (58) — 19 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.04 over 255.00 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. |
| Terry Leach | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.15 | 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. |
| Charlie Leibrandt | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 161.00 | 5.14 | Below average (43) — 207 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.14 over 161.00 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. |
| Rick Luecken | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.42 | 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. |
| Larry McWilliams | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 32.67 | 4.13 | Average (50) — 125 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.13 over 32.67 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. |
| Jeff Montgomery | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 1.37 | 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. |
| Bret Saberhagen | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 262.33 | 2.16 | Strong (64) — 1 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.16 over 262.33 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. |
| Bob Boone | Catchers | 8 | batting | 405 | 111 | 1 | .274 | — | — | Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 405 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 Macfarlane | Catchers | 15 | batting | 157 | 35 | 2 | .223 | — | — | Average (46) — 345 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 157 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. |
| George Brett | Infielders | 5 | batting | 457 | 129 | 12 | .282 | — | — | Average (57) — 56 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 457 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. |
| Bill Buckner | Infielders | 14 | batting | 176 | 38 | 1 | .216 | — | — | Average (45) — 378 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 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. |
| Luis de los Santos | Infielders | 9 | batting | 87 | 22 | 0 | .253 | — | — | Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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. |
| Rey Palacios | Infielders | 29 | batting | 47 | 8 | 1 | .170 | — | — | 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. |
| Bill Pecota | Infielders | 32 | batting | 83 | 17 | 3 | .205 | — | — | Average (47) — 317 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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. |
| Kevin Seitzer | Infielders | 33 | batting | 597 | 168 | 4 | .281 | — | — | Average (55) — 87 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 597 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. |
| Kurt Stillwell | Infielders | 1 | batting | 463 | 121 | 7 | .261 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 463 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. |
| Brad Wellman | Infielders | 3 | batting | 178 | 41 | 2 | .230 | — | — | Average (47) — 317 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 178 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 | 418 | 107 | 2 | .256 | — | — | Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 418 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. |
| Jim Eisenreich | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 475 | 139 | 9 | .293 | — | — | Average (58) — 39 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 475 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. |
| Bo Jackson | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 515 | 132 | 32 | .256 | — | — | Average (56) — 69 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 515 at-bats and 32 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. |
| Jeff Schulz | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 9 | 2 | 0 | .222 | — | — | 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. |
| Pat Tabler | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 390 | 101 | 2 | .259 | — | — | Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 390 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. |
| Danny Tartabull | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 441 | 118 | 18 | .268 | — | — | Average (56) — 69 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 441 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. |
| Gary Thurman | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 87 | 17 | 0 | .195 | — | — | Below average (44) — 394 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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. |
| Willie Wilson | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 383 | 97 | 3 | .253 | — | — | Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 383 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. |
| Matt Winters | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 107 | 25 | 2 | .234 | — | — | Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 107 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. |
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1989 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:34:16.016004+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.