2004 Kansas City Royals

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

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2006 Kansas City Royals	62–100	31	31
2005 Kansas City Royals	56–106	24	22
2004 Kansas City Royals · Current season	58–104	33	25
2003 Kansas City Royals	83–79	15	29
2002 Kansas City Royals	62–100	26	26

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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	—	—	—	—	76.33	4.95	Average (51) — 98 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 4.95 over 76.33 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 Anderson	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	166.00	5.64	Average (49) — 194 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 5.64 over 166.00 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.
Kevin Appier	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	13.50	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.
Denny Bautista	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.67	6.51	Average (49) — 194 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 6.51 over 27.67 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.
Ryan Bukvich	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.68	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 Camp	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.92	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.
D. J. Carrasco	Pitchers	21	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.
Jaime Cerda	Pitchers	56	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.
Nate Field	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.26	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	—	—	—	—	42.33	7.23	Average (48) — 220 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 7.23 over 42.33 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.
Jimmy Gobble	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	148.00	5.35	Average (50) — 149 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 5.35 over 148.00 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.
Zack Greinke	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	145.00	3.97	Average (52) — 54 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 145.00 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.
Jason Grimsley	Pitchers	38	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.
Justin Huisman	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.84	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.
Matt Kinney	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.16	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	—	—	—	—	—	5.56	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	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	186.00	5.61	Average (50) — 149 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 5.61 over 186.00 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.
Dennys Reyes	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	108.00	4.75	Average (51) — 98 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 4.75 over 108.00 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.
Rudy Seánez	Pitchers	43	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.
Jimmy Serrano	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.67	4.68	Average (50) — 149 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 4.68 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.
Scott Sullivan	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.77	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.
Jorge Vásquez	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.10	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.
Eduardo Villacis	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.33	13.50	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 Wood	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	100.00	5.94	Average (49) — 194 of 246 pitchers in the available 2004 rosters An earned-run average of 5.94 over 100.00 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.
John Buck	Catchers	2	batting	238	56	12	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 300 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 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.
Alberto Castillo	Catchers	7	batting	89	24	1	.270	—	—	Average (50) — 244 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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 Phillips	Catchers	3	batting	5	1	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.
Benito Santiago	Catchers	30,33	batting	175	48	6	.274	—	—	Average (52) — 178 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 175 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.
Kelly Stinnett	Catchers	18	batting	59	18	3	.305	—	—	Average (54) — 117 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Mike Tonis	Catchers	3	batting	6	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.
José Bautista	Infielders	27	batting	25	5	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.
Ángel Berroa	Infielders	4	batting	512	134	8	.262	—	—	Average (49) — 268 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 512 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.
Andrés Blanco	Infielders	1,3	batting	60	19	0	.317	—	—	Average (53) — 149 of 464 batters in the available 2004 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.
Rubén Gotay	Infielders	30	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.
Tony Graffanino	Infielders	14	batting	278	73	3	.263	—	—	Average (49) — 268 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 278 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.
Wilton Guerrero	Infielders	1	batting	32	7	0	.219	—	—	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.
Ken Harvey	Infielders	28	batting	456	131	13	.287	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 456 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.
Mendy López	Infielders	7	batting	38	4	1	.105	—	—	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.
Donnie Murphy	Infielders	31	batting	27	5	0	.185	—	—	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.
Calvin Pickering	Infielders	36	batting	122	30	7	.246	—	—	Average (50) — 244 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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 Randa	Infielders	16	batting	485	139	8	.287	—	—	Average (54) — 117 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 485 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.
Desi Relaford	Infielders	12,11	batting	380	84	6	.221	—	—	Below average (43) — 425 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 380 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.
Mike Sweeney	Infielders	29	batting	411	118	22	.287	—	—	Average (57) — 53 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 411 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.
Carlos Beltrán	Outfielders	15	batting	266	74	15	.278	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 266 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.
Brandon Berger	Outfielders	24	batting	35	7	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.
Adrian Brown	Outfielders	31	batting	11	3	0	.273	—	—	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.
Dee Brown	Outfielders	8	batting	195	49	4	.251	—	—	Average (48) — 300 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 195 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 DeJesus	Outfielders	9	batting	363	104	7	.287	—	—	Average (54) — 117 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 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.
Byron Gettis	Outfielders	31	batting	39	7	0	.179	—	—	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.
Alexis Gómez	Outfielders	43	batting	29	8	0	.276	—	—	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.
Juan González	Outfielders	22	batting	127	35	5	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 178 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 127 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.
Aaron Guiel	Outfielders	45	batting	135	21	5	.156	—	—	Below average (39) — 462 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Damian Jackson	Outfielders	1	batting	15	2	0	.133	—	—	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.
Rubén Mateo	Outfielders	24	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.
Abraham Núñez	Outfielders	38	batting	221	50	5	.226	—	—	Average (45) — 385 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 221 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.
Matt Stairs	Outfielders	11,12	batting	439	117	18	.267	—	—	Average (52) — 178 of 464 batters in the available 2004 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 439 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.
Rich Thompson	Outfielders	24	batting	1	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, 2004 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T07:04:10.282829+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.