2002 Kansas City Royals

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

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2004 Kansas City Royals	58–104	33	25
2003 Kansas City Royals	83–79	15	29
2002 Kansas City Royals · Current season	62–100	26	26
2001 Kansas City Royals	65–97	25	19
2000 Kansas City Royals	77–85	20	24

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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
Jeremy Affeldt	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.67	4.64	Average (51) — 111 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 4.64 over 77.67 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.
Miguel Asencio	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.33	5.11	Average (50) — 169 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 5.11 over 123.33 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.
Jeff Austin	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Cory Bailey	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.11	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.
Ryan Bukvich	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.12	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.
Paul Byrd	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	228.33	3.90	Average (53) — 43 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 3.90 over 228.33 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.
Chad Durbin	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.33	11.88	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.
Nate Field	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Chris George	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.33	5.60	Average (50) — 169 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 5.60 over 27.33 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.
Jason Grimsley	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.91	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.
Roberto Hernández	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.33	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.
Runelvys Hernández	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.33	4.36	Average (51) — 111 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 4.36 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.
Jeremy Hill	Pitchers	52	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.
Mike MacDougal	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.00	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.
Darrell May	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	131.33	5.35	Average (49) — 219 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 5.35 over 131.33 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.
Scott Mullen	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.15	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.
Wes Obermueller	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	11.74	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.
Dan Reichert	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.00	5.32	Average (50) — 169 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 5.32 over 66.00 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.
Bryan Rekar	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	15.43	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.
Shawn Sedlacek	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	84.33	6.72	Average (47) — 281 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 6.72 over 84.33 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.
Brian Shouse	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.14	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.
Blake Stein	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.91	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.
Jeff Suppan	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	208.00	5.32	Average (49) — 219 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 5.32 over 208.00 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.
Mac Suzuki	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.00	9.00	Average (47) — 281 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 9.00 over 21.00 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 Voyles	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.51	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 Wilson	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.20	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.
Juan Brito	Catchers	22	batting	23	7	0	.304	—	—	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.
A. J. Hinch	Catchers	7	batting	197	49	7	.249	—	—	Average (50) — 245 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 197 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.
Brent Mayne	Catchers	2	batting	326	77	4	.236	—	—	Average (46) — 390 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 326 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.
Dusty Wathan	Catchers	17	batting	5	3	0	.600	—	—	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.
Luis Alicea	Infielders	12	batting	237	54	1	.228	—	—	Below average (44) — 437 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 237 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.
Ángel Berroa	Infielders	4	batting	75	17	0	.227	—	—	Average (47) — 351 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 75 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.
Mike Caruso	Infielders	50	batting	20	2	0	.100	—	—	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.
Carlos Febles	Infielders	3	batting	351	86	4	.245	—	—	Average (47) — 351 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 351 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.
David McCarty	Infielders	6	batting	32	3	1	.094	—	—	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.
Luis Ordaz	Infielders	1	batting	94	21	0	.223	—	—	Average (46) — 390 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 94 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.
Kit Pellow	Infielders	19	batting	63	15	1	.238	—	—	Average (48) — 320 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Neifi Pérez	Infielders	8	batting	554	131	3	.236	—	—	Average (45) — 420 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 554 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.
Chan Perry	Infielders	43	batting	11	1	0	.091	—	—	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.
Joe Randa	Infielders	16	batting	549	155	11	.282	—	—	Average (55) — 93 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 549 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.
Mike Sweeney	Infielders	29	batting	471	160	24	.340	—	—	Strong (68) — 3 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 471 at-bats and 24 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 Beltrán	Outfielders	15	batting	637	174	29	.273	—	—	Average (55) — 93 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 637 at-bats and 29 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.
Brandon Berger	Outfielders	30	batting	134	27	6	.201	—	—	Average (45) — 420 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Dee Brown	Outfielders	27	batting	51	12	1	.235	—	—	Average (49) — 283 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Alexis Gómez	Outfielders	9	batting	10	2	0	.200	—	—	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.
Aaron Guiel	Outfielders	45	batting	240	56	4	.233	—	—	Average (46) — 390 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 240 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.
Raúl Ibañez	Outfielders	18	batting	497	146	24	.294	—	—	Average (59) — 42 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 497 at-bats and 24 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.
Chuck Knoblauch	Outfielders	11	batting	300	63	6	.210	—	—	Below average (42) — 470 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 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.
Donzell McDonald	Outfielders	19	batting	22	4	0	.182	—	—	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.
Mark Quinn	Outfielders	14	batting	76	18	2	.237	—	—	Average (49) — 283 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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.
Donnie Sadler	Outfielders	1	batting	68	13	0	.191	—	—	Below average (44) — 437 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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 Tucker	Outfielders	24	batting	475	118	12	.248	—	—	Average (49) — 283 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 475 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2002 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T07:24:07.896815+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.