2006 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
2008 Kansas City Royals	75–87	31	23
2007 Kansas City Royals	69–93	30	30
2006 Kansas City Royals · Current season	62–100	31	31
2005 Kansas City Royals	56–106	24	22
2004 Kansas City Royals	58–104	33	25

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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	both	2	0	0	.000	70.00	5.91	Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.91 over 70.00 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 Andrade	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.64	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	—	—	—	—	35.00	5.66	Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.66 over 35.00 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.
Adam Bernero	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	1.35	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 Booker	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	54.00	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.
Ryan Braun	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.75	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.
Ambiorix Burgos	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.52	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 de la Rosa	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.67	5.18	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.18 over 48.67 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.
Elmer Dessens	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.50	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.
Joselo Díaz	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.80	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.
Scott Dohmann	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.99	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.
Brandon Duckworth	Pitchers	38	both	3	1	0	.333	45.67	6.11	Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 6.11 over 45.67 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 Elarton	Pitchers	37	both	3	1	0	.333	114.67	5.34	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.34 over 114.67 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.
Seth Etherton	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	9.39	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 Gobble	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.14	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.
Zack Greinke	Pitchers	23	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.
Runelvys Hernández	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	114.67	6.58	Average (47) — 263 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 6.58 over 114.67 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.
Luke Hudson	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	102.00	5.12	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.12 over 102.00 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.
Bobby Keppel	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.33	5.50	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.50 over 34.33 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.
Mike MacDougal	Pitchers	54	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.
Joe Mays	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.67	10.27	Average (46) — 279 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 10.27 over 23.67 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.
Joe Nelson	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.43	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.
Leo Núñez	Pitchers	43	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.
Joel Peralta	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.40	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.
Odalis Pérez	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	67.00	5.64	Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.64 over 67.00 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 Redman	Pitchers	21	both	1	0	0	.000	167.00	5.71	Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.71 over 167.00 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.
Andrew Sisco	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.10	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.
Kyle Snyder	Pitchers	39	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.
Steve Stemle	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	15.00	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.
Todd Wellemeyer	Pitchers	56	both	2	0	0	.000	—	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.
Mike Wood	Pitchers	46	both	3	0	0	.000	64.67	5.71	Average (49) — 215 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.71 over 64.67 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 Bako	Catchers	6	batting	153	32	0	.209	—	—	Below average (42) — 451 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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 Buck	Catchers	14	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.
Paul Phillips	Catchers	28	batting	65	18	1	.277	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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	474	111	9	.234	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 474 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.
Andrés Blanco	Infielders	13	batting	87	21	0	.241	—	—	Average (47) — 340 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting 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.
Esteban Germán	Infielders	3	batting	279	91	3	.326	—	—	Average (58) — 38 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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.
Tony Graffanino	Infielders	2	batting	220	59	5	.268	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 220 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.
Mark Grudzielanek	Infielders	15	batting	548	163	7	.297	—	—	Average (54) — 117 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 548 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.
Jeff Keppinger	Infielders	30	batting	60	16	2	.267	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Doug Mientkiewicz	Infielders	11	batting	314	89	4	.283	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 314 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.
Ángel Sánchez	Infielders	7	batting	27	6	0	.222	—	—	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.
Ryan Shealy	Infielders	39	batting	193	54	7	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 145 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 193 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.
Matt Stairs	Infielders	12	batting	226	59	8	.261	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 226 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.
Mark Teahen	Infielders	24	batting	393	114	18	.290	—	—	Average (56) — 74 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 393 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.
Emil Brown	Outfielders	35	batting	527	151	15	.287	—	—	Average (54) — 117 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 527 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.
Shane Costa	Outfielders	32	batting	237	65	3	.274	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 237 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.
David DeJesus	Outfielders	9	batting	491	145	8	.295	—	—	Average (54) — 117 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 491 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.
Joey Gathright	Outfielders	1	batting	383	91	1	.238	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 383 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.
Aaron Guiel	Outfielders	45	batting	50	11	3	.220	—	—	Average (49) — 284 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Mitch Maier	Outfielders	22	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.
Kerry Robinson	Outfielders	44	batting	64	17	0	.266	—	—	Average (49) — 284 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Reggie Sanders	Outfielders	16	batting	325	80	11	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 311 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 325 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.
Justin Huber	Outfielders	7	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.
Mike Sweeney	Outfielders	29	batting	217	56	8	.258	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2006 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:42:27.539828+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.