2009 Kansas City Royals
Franchise seasons · 2000s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Kansas City Royals | 71–91 | 20 | 22 |
| 2010 Kansas City Royals | 67–95 | 21 | 25 |
| 2009 Kansas City Royals · Current season | 65–97 | 20 | 23 |
| 2008 Kansas City Royals | 75–87 | 31 | 23 |
| 2007 Kansas City Royals | 69–93 | 30 | 30 |
Same era: other teams in 2009
- 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks · 70–92
- 2009 Atlanta Braves · 86–76
- 2009 Baltimore Orioles · 64–98
- 2009 Boston Red Sox · 95–67
- 2009 Chicago Cubs · 83–78
- 2009 Chicago White Sox · 79–83
More teams from 2009
- 2009 Cincinnati Reds · 78–84
- 2009 Cleveland Indians · 65–97
- 2009 Colorado Rockies · 92–70
- 2009 Detroit Tigers · 86–77
- 2009 Florida Marlins · 87–75
- 2009 Houston Astros · 74–88
- 2009 Los Angeles Angels · 97–65
- 2009 Los Angeles Dodgers · 95–67
- 2009 Milwaukee Brewers · 80–82
- 2009 Minnesota Twins · 87–76
- 2009 New York Mets · 70–92
- 2009 New York Yankees · 103–59
- 2009 Oakland Athletics · 75–87
- 2009 Philadelphia Phillies · 93–69
- 2009 Pittsburgh Pirates · 62–99
- 2009 San Diego Padres · 75–87
- 2009 San Francisco Giants · 88–74
- 2009 Seattle Mariners · 85–77
- 2009 St. Louis Cardinals · 91–71
- 2009 Tampa Bay Rays · 84–78
- 2009 Texas Rangers · 87–75
- 2009 Toronto Blue Jays · 75–87
- 2009 Washington Nationals · 59–103
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Bale | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 28.33 | 5.72 | Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.72 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. |
| Brian Bannister | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 154.00 | 4.73 | Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.73 over 154.00 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. |
| Bruce Chen | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 62.33 | 5.78 | Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.78 over 62.33 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. |
| Román Colón | Pitchers | 56 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 50.33 | 4.83 | Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.83 over 50.33 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. |
| Juan Cruz | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 50.33 | 5.72 | Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.72 over 50.33 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. |
| Kyle Davies | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 123.00 | 5.27 | Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.27 over 123.00 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. |
| Lenny DiNardo | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 21.33 | 10.13 | Average (47) — 366 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 10.13 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. |
| Kyle Farnsworth | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 37.33 | 4.58 | Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.58 over 37.33 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. |
| Zack Greinke | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 229.33 | 2.16 | Average (57) — 1 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.16 over 229.33 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. |
| Luke Hochevar | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 143.00 | 6.55 | Average (46) — 384 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.55 over 143.00 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. |
| Dusty Hughes | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 14.00 | 5.14 | 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. |
| Anthony Lerew | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 13.33 | 4.05 | 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. |
| Ron Mahay | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 41.33 | 4.79 | Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.79 over 41.33 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. |
| Víctor Marté | Pitchers | 47 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Gil Meche | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 129.00 | 5.09 | Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.09 over 129.00 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. |
| Sidney Ponson | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 58.67 | 7.36 | Average (47) — 366 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.36 over 58.67 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. |
| Horacio Ramírez | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 22.67 | 5.96 | Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.96 over 22.67 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. |
| Carlos Rosa | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.67 | 3.38 | 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. |
| Joakim Soria | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 53.00 | 2.21 | Average (53) — 35 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.21 over 53.00 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. |
| Robinson Tejeda | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 73.67 | 3.54 | Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.54 over 73.67 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. |
| Doug Waechter | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 5.33 | 8.44 | 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. |
| Jamey Wright | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 79.00 | 4.33 | Average (51) — 153 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.33 over 79.00 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. |
| Yasuhiko Yabuta | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 14.00 | 13.50 | 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. |
| John Buck | Catchers | 14 | batting | 186 | 46 | 8 | .247 | — | — | Average (50) — 242 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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. |
| Miguel Olivo | Catchers | 21 | batting | 390 | 97 | 23 | .249 | — | — | Average (52) — 176 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 390 at-bats and 23 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. |
| Brayan Peña | Catchers | 27 | batting | 165 | 45 | 6 | .273 | — | — | Average (53) — 149 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 165 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 Avilés | Infielders | 30 | batting | 120 | 22 | 1 | .183 | — | — | Below average (42) — 454 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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. |
| Yuniesky Betancourt | Infielders | 3 | batting | 246 | 59 | 4 | .240 | — | — | Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 246 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. |
| Billy Butler | Infielders | 16 | batting | 608 | 183 | 21 | .301 | — | — | Average (59) — 34 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 608 at-bats and 21 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 Callaspo | Infielders | 13 | batting | 576 | 173 | 11 | .300 | — | — | Average (57) — 60 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 576 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. |
| Alex Gordon | Infielders | 4 | batting | 164 | 38 | 6 | .232 | — | — | Average (48) — 319 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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. |
| Luis Hernández | Infielders | 46 | batting | 73 | 15 | 0 | .205 | — | — | Average (45) — 408 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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. |
| Tug Hulett | Infielders | 7 | batting | 18 | 2 | 0 | .111 | — | — | 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. |
| Mike Jacobs | Infielders | 17 | batting | 434 | 99 | 19 | .228 | — | — | Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 434 at-bats and 19 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 Peña Jr. | Infielders | 1 | batting | 51 | 5 | 0 | .098 | — | — | Below average (40) — 463 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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. |
| Mark Teahen | Infielders | 24 | batting | 524 | 142 | 12 | .271 | — | — | Average (53) — 149 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 524 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. |
| Josh Anderson | Outfielders | 1 | batting | 118 | 28 | 1 | .237 | — | — | Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 118 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. |
| Willie Bloomquist | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 434 | 115 | 4 | .265 | — | — | Average (50) — 242 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 434 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. |
| Coco Crisp | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 180 | 41 | 3 | .228 | — | — | Average (46) — 379 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 180 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 | 558 | 157 | 13 | .281 | — | — | Average (55) — 105 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 558 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. |
| Ryan Freel | Outfielders | 26 | batting | 45 | 11 | 0 | .244 | — | — | 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. |
| José Guillén | Outfielders | 11 | batting | 281 | 68 | 9 | .242 | — | — | Average (49) — 281 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 281 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. |
| Mitch Maier | Outfielders | 35 | batting | 341 | 83 | 3 | .243 | — | — | Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 341 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. |
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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2009 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:08:01.958011+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.