Kansas City Royals facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kansas City Royals
2025 Kansas City Royals season
Established in 1969
Team logo Cap insignia
Major league affiliations
American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) West Division (1969–1993)
Current uniform
Retired numbers	5 10 20 42
Colors
Royal blue, gold, powder blue, white
Name
Kansas City Royals (1969–present)
Other nicknames
The Blue Crew Boys In Blue The Crowns
Ballpark
Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) Municipal Stadium (1969–1972)
Major league titles
World Series titles (2)	1985 2015
AL Pennants (4)	1980 1985 2014 2015
Central Division titles (1)	2015
West Division titles (6)	1976 1977 1978 1980 1984 1985
Wild card berths (2)	2014 2024
Front office
Principal owner(s)	John Sherman
President	R. Brooks Sherman Jr. (President of Business Operations)
President of baseball operations	J. J. Picollo
General manager	J. J. Picollo
Manager	Matt Quatraro

The Kansas City Royals are a professional baseball team from Kansas City, Missouri. They play in Major League Baseball (MLB) as part of the American League (AL) Central Division. The team started in 1969 as a new franchise.

The Royals have played in four World Series, winning twice in 1985 and 2015. They lost in the World Series in 1980 and 2014.

The name "Royals" comes from the American Royal, a famous livestock and horse show held every year in Kansas City since 1899. It also honors two former Negro league baseball teams that played in the area. One of these teams even had famous players like Satchel Paige and Jackie Robinson.

In 1968, the team held a contest to pick a name, and over 17,000 ideas were sent in. Sanford Porte, an engineer, suggested "Royals." He said it was because of Missouri's big livestock industry and the American Royal event. The team's owner, Ewing Kauffman, first voted against the name but later changed his mind.

The Royals joined the American League in 1969. The team was started by Kansas City businessman Ewing Kauffman. This happened after Senator Stuart Symington of Missouri pushed for a new team. Kansas City's previous team, the Athletics, had moved to Oakland in 1968. Since 1973, the Royals have played at Kauffman Stadium, which was first called Royals Stadium.

The team quickly became very good, reaching the playoffs seven times between 1976 and 1985. They won one World Series championship and another AL pennant. Star players like George Brett, Frank White, and Bret Saberhagen led the way.

After 1985, the team stayed competitive for a while but then had a tough period. From 1986 to 2013, the Royals did not make it to the playoffs for 28 seasons. This was one of the longest playoff droughts in baseball.

The team finally broke this streak in 2014. They earned a wild card spot and made it to the 2014 World Series. They lost to the San Francisco Giants in seven games. In 2015, led by players like Salvador Perez and Lorenzo Cain, the Royals won their first AL Central division title. They then defeated the New York Mets in the 2015 World Series to win their second World Series championship!

From 1969 to 2024, the Royals have won 4,208 games and lost 4,623 games. The team is currently owned by John Sherman.

Team History

Baseball Returns to Kansas City

When the Kansas City Athletics moved to Oakland in 1967, Kansas City was left without a major league baseball team. Senator Stuart Symington of Missouri was very upset. He threatened to change laws unless Kansas City got a new team quickly. Major League Baseball agreed, and Kansas City was given a team to start playing in 1969.

Ewing Kauffman, a business leader, won the chance to own the new Kansas City team. He held a contest to name the team. Sanford Porte suggested "Royals" because of Missouri's large livestock industry and the famous American Royal event. The name was chosen from 17,000 ideas. The team's logo, a crown on a shield with "KC," was designed by Shannon Manning from Hallmark Cards.

1969–1979: Getting Started

The Royals played their first game on April 8, 1969, and won! In their first season, they won 69 games and lost 93. Lou Piniella won the AL Rookie of the Year Award that year.

The team quickly got better by making smart trades and developing young players. They brought in stars like Amos Otis, John Mayberry, and Hal McRae. They also grew their own talent, including future pitching stars Paul Splittorff, Dennis Leonard, and Steve Busby. Young infielders George Brett and Frank White also came up through their system.

In 1971, the Royals had their first winning season. In 1973, they started wearing their famous "powder blue" road uniforms. They also moved from Municipal Stadium to the new Royals Stadium (now Kauffman Stadium).

The 1973 All-Star Game was held at Royals Stadium. Otis and Mayberry were in the starting lineup for the American League.

Under manager Whitey Herzog, the Royals became a top team in the American League's Western Division. They won three division championships in a row from 1976 to 1978. In 1977, they won 100 games, their only 100-win season. However, they lost to the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series three times in a row.

1980–1984: First Pennant and a Famous Incident

After finishing second in 1979, the Royals bounced back in 1980. Led by George Brett's amazing .390 batting average, they reached the ALCS. This time, they beat the New York Yankees in three straight games! Brett hit a home run off Yankees pitcher Goose Gossage to seal the win.

The Royals then went to their first World Series, but they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies in six games.

In 1983, a famous event called the "Pine Tar Incident" happened during a game against the New York Yankees. George Brett hit a home run that would have put the Royals ahead. But the umpires said his bat had too much pine tar on it, which was against the rules. They called him out, and Brett got very angry! Later, the American League president said the home run counted, and the Royals won the game.

In 1984, the Royals won their fifth division championship. They had strong pitching from young players like Bret Saberhagen and Mark Gubicza, along with Brett's hitting. However, they were swept by the Detroit Tigers in the ALCS.

1985: "The I-70 Series" and World Series Champions

In 1985, the Royals won their division again. Bret Saberhagen won the Cy Young Award for best pitcher, and George Brett had a great year. In the playoffs, the Royals were behind 2-0 and then 3-1 in both series. But they kept fighting back! In the ALCS against the Toronto Blue Jays, they came back from being down 3-1 to win 4-3.

1985 World Series

In the 1985 World Series, the Royals played against the cross-state St. Louis Cardinals. This was called the "I-70 Series" because both teams are in Missouri and connected by Interstate 70. The Royals again fell behind, 3 games to 1.

In Game 6, the Royals were losing 1-0 in the last inning. A controversial call at first base helped them, and they rallied to score two runs and win the game! This sent the series to Game 7. In Game 7, Bret Saberhagen pitched a shutout, and the Royals won 11-0, winning their first World Series title!

1986–1994: Staying Competitive

The Royals remained a strong team in the late 1980s. They had winning records and developed new stars like Bo Jackson and Kevin Seitzer. In 1989, they won 92 games, which was one of the best records in baseball, but they still missed the playoffs.

The early 1990s saw the team struggle more. Key players left, and Bo Jackson suffered a serious hip injury playing football. Even though they had winning records sometimes, they didn't make the playoffs. During this time, George Brett finished his amazing career. He won his third batting title in 1990, becoming the first player to win batting titles in three different decades. He also got his 3,000th hit.

In 1994, the Royals moved from the AL West to the new AL Central division.

1995–2002: Tough Times After Kauffman

The team faced challenges after General Manager John Schuerholz left in 1990 and owner Ewing Kauffman passed away in 1993. Kauffman had a plan to keep the team in Kansas City, but the team's performance declined.

The Royals started to trade away their best players like David Cone and Johnny Damon to save money. This led to many losing seasons. In 1999, they had their worst record ever at the time, losing 97 games. In 2002, they lost 100 games for the first time in team history.

2003: A Winning Season

The 2003 season brought a brief end to the losing. Manager Tony Peña led the team to a winning record (83–79) for the first time since 1994. He was named the American League Manager of the Year.

2004–2008: Hitting Rock Bottom

From 2004 to 2012, the Royals had nine straight losing seasons. In many of these years, they finished last in their division and lost at least 90 games. The worst years were 2004-2006, when they lost over 100 games each season. In 2005, they set a new team record by losing 106 games.

In 2007, the Royals signed pitcher Gil Meche to their largest contract ever. They also brought in new young players like Alex Gordon and Billy Butler. The team finished 69–93, which was better than the previous years.

2009–2012: Stadium Upgrades and More Rebuilding

Before the 2009 season, Kauffman Stadium got a big makeover. The team started 2009 well, but then faded. They finished with a 65–97 record. The highlight of the season was pitcher Zack Greinke, who won the American League Cy Young Award.

In 2010, manager Trey Hillman was fired, and Ned Yost took over. The team continued to struggle, finishing last in their division. In 2011 and 2012, they showed slight improvement but still had losing records.

Kauffman Stadium hosted the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 10, 2012. This was the third time Kansas City hosted the "Midsummer Classic."

2013: Getting Better

In December 2012, the Royals made a big trade to get pitchers James Shields and Wade Davis. This trade helped the team start winning again.

For most of the 2013 season, the Royals had a winning record. On September 22, they won their 82nd game, which meant their first winning season since 2003. They finished the season 86–76, their best record since 1994.

2014: Back to the World Series

The 2014 season was historic for the Royals. They made it to the postseason for the first time in 29 years! Their bullpen, with pitchers like Kelvin Herrera, Wade Davis, and Greg Holland, was one of the best ever.

On July 21, 2014, the Royals had a losing record. But they went on an amazing winning streak, winning 22 out of 27 games! They took first place in their division for a while and finished the season with 89 wins. Even though they finished second in their division, they earned their first-ever wild card spot.

In the playoffs, the Royals went on an incredible eight-game winning streak. They beat the Oakland Athletics in a thrilling Wild Card game that went to 12 innings. Then, they swept the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 2014 American League Division Series. They won two of those games in extra innings, setting an MLB record!

Next, they swept the Baltimore Orioles in the 2014 American League Championship Series. This meant they were going to the World Series for the first time since 1985! Their eight straight playoff wins in one year broke a major league record.

The Royals played the San Francisco Giants in the 2014 World Series. The Giants won Game 1, but the Royals tied the series in Game 2. The Royals won Game 3 in San Francisco to take the lead. However, the Giants won Games 4 and 5, putting the Royals behind. The Royals won Game 6 in a big way, 10-0, to force a Game 7.

In Game 7, the Royals lost a very close game, 3-2. The tying run was on third base in the last inning, but Salvador Pérez hit a foul ball to end the game and the series.

2015: World Series Champions!

After their exciting run in 2014, the Royals had an even better year in 2015. They won their division title for the first time since 1985! They finished the regular season with 95 wins, the best record in the American League.

In the ALDS, the Royals faced the Houston Astros. They were down 2-1 in the series and losing 6-2 in Game 4. But the Royals made an amazing comeback, scoring 5 runs in the 8th inning to win! They then won Game 5 to advance.

The Royals then defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALCS. This sent them to the 2015 World Series to play the New York Mets.

The Royals beat the New York Mets 4 games to 1 to become the 2015 World Series champions! It was their first World Series title since 1985. They won the final game in 12 innings, coming back from being down 2-0 in the 9th inning. Salvador Pérez was named the World Series MVP.

2016–2017: End of an Era

After their World Series win, the Royals had a tougher time in 2016, finishing with an 81–81 record. The 2017 season was sad for the team, as pitcher Yordano Ventura passed away in a car accident. The Royals wore special patches on their jerseys to honor him. Many key players from the championship team left after the 2017 season, including Lorenzo Cain and Eric Hosmer.

2018–Present: New Ownership and Rebuilding

In 2018, the Royals began a new rebuilding phase. They traded some players for future talent and gave playing time to young players like Adalberto Mondesi and Brad Keller. The team won only 58 games that year. However, Whit Merrifield became a star, leading MLB in hits and stolen bases.

In 2019, John Sherman bought the team from David Glass. Manager Ned Yost retired after 10 seasons, having led the team to a franchise-record 746 wins. The Royals finished 2019 with 59 wins. Jorge Soler led the American League with 48 home runs.

In 2020, the season was shorter because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Royals finished with a 26–34 record. In 2021, they improved to 74–88. Catcher Salvador Pérez had an amazing year, leading MLB in both home runs and runs batted in. Young star Bobby Witt Jr. continued to develop.

In 2022, J. J. Picollo became the new general manager. The team played many rookies, finishing with a 65–97 record. Manager Mike Matheny was fired.

Matt Quatraro was hired as manager for the 2023 season, and the team finished 56–106. For the 2024 season, the Royals signed new pitchers like Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo. The 2024 Royals made it to the playoffs, their first time since 2015! They swept the Baltimore Orioles in the Wild Card round but lost to the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series.

In 2025, former manager Ned Yost rejoined the team as an advisor.

Future Stadium Plans

Team owner John Sherman announced in 2022 that the Royals plan to move from Kauffman Stadium by 2030. They are looking at different locations in Kansas City for a new stadium. In 2024, voters in Jackson County did not approve a plan to help fund the new stadium. The team is still working on plans for a new ballpark that would open around 2027 or 2028.

Uniform History

Early Looks (1969–1982)

The Royals' first home uniforms were white with blue lettering. The road uniforms were blue with white lettering. In 1973, the team started wearing their famous powder blue road uniforms.

Button-Down Style (1983–2001)

In 1983, the Royals switched to button-down uniforms. The powder blue road uniforms now said "Royals" in script. In 1992, they went back to grey road uniforms. A blue alternate uniform was added in 1994.

Adding Black (2002–2005)

For a few years, the Royals added black to their colors. Their uniforms included black shadows on the letters and some black alternate jerseys.

New Alternates and Powder Blue Returns (2006–2021)

In 2006, black was removed from the uniforms. The team brought back the powder blue alternate uniform in 2008, which became very popular. After winning the 2015 World Series, they wore a special white alternate uniform with gold lettering.

Modern Look (2022–Present)

In 2022, the Royals updated their uniforms. The road uniforms went back to block "Kansas City" letters. They also introduced special "City Connect" uniforms that honored Kansas City's nickname, "City of Fountains." These uniforms are navy blue with powder blue accents.

Beginning in 2023, the Royals started wearing their full powder blue uniforms, including powder blue pants, for some games.

Team Rivalries

St. Louis Cardinals

The Royals have a big rivalry with the St. Louis Cardinals, another team from Missouri. This rivalry really started when the Royals beat the Cardinals in the 1985 World Series, which was called the "I-70 Series." The Cardinals' manager at the time, Whitey Herzog, used to manage the Royals!

Since 1997, the teams have played each other in regular season games. The Cardinals have won more games in the rivalry so far.

New York Yankees

The Royals and New York Yankees had a strong rivalry in the late 1970s and early 1980s. They played each other in the American League Championship Series four times in five years. The Yankees won three of those series, but the Royals won in 1980.

Players from that time, like Lou Pinella and George Brett, have said they really disliked each other's teams. The teams met again in the playoffs in 2024, with the Yankees winning.

Baseball Hall of Famers

Kansas City Royals Hall of Famers
Affiliation according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Kansas City Royals George Brett * Orlando Cepeda Joe Gordon Whitey Herzog Harmon Killebrew Bob Lemon Gaylord Perry John Schuerholz Players and managers listed in bold are depicted on their Hall of Fame plaques wearing a Royals cap insignia. * Kansas City Royals listed as primary team according to the Hall of Fame

Ford C. Frick Award Recipients

Kansas City Royals Ford C. Frick Award recipients
Affiliation according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Denny Matthews Names in bold received the award based primarily on their work as broadcasters for the Royals.

Other Players of Note

Team Captains

• George Brett 1989–1993
• Frank White 1989–1990
• Mike Sweeney 2003–2007
• Salvador Pérez 2023–present

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Kansas City Royals in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
No.	Player	Position	Tenure	Notes
–	Ewing Kauffman	Founder/Owner	1969–1993	Born near Garden City, grew up in Kansas City
–	Art Stewart	Scout	1969–2021
–	George Toma	Groundskeeper	1969–1999
—	Dayton Moore	GM	2006–2021
2, 37	Fred Patek	SS	1971–1979
3	Ned Yost	Manager	2010–2019
4, 7	Alex Gordon	LF	2007–2020
5, 25	George Brett	3B/DH/1B	1973–1993
6	Terry Pendleton	3B	1998
6, 19, 32	Willie Wilson	CF/LF	1976–1990
8, 22	Jim Eisenreich	OF	1987–1992
7	John Mayberry	1B	1972–1977
8, 15, 28	Mike MacFarlane	C	1987–1994 1996–1998
11	Hal McRae	OF/DH/Coach Manager	1973–1987 1991–1994
12	John Wathan	C Manager	1976–1985 1987–1991
15	Darrell Porter	C	1977–1980	Born in Joplin
16	Bo Jackson	OF/DH	1987–1990
9, 10, 18	Jamie Quirk	C	1975–1976 1978–1982 1985–1988
19, 20	Frank White	2B	1973–1990	Attended Longview Community College in Lee's Summit
21	Jeff Montgomery	RP	1988–1999
22	Dennis Leonard	SP	1974–1986
23	Mark Gubicza	SP	1984–1996
24	Whitey Herzog	Manager	1975–1979
26	Amos Otis	CF	1970–1983
29, 40	Vince Coleman	LF	1994–1995
29	Dan Quisenberry	RP	1979–1988
29	Mike Sweeney	C/1B/DH	1995–2007
30	Orlando Cepeda	1B	1974
25, 34	Paul Splittorff	SP	1970–1984
36	Gaylord Perry	SP	1983
37	Jeff Suppan	P	1998–2002
39	Al Hrabosky	RP	1978–1979
40	Steve Busby	SP	1972–1980

Retired Numbers

George Brett 3B Retired 1994 Dick Howser Manager Retired 1987 Frank White 2B Retired 1995 Jackie Robinson All MLB Honored April 15, 1997

The Royals have retired the numbers of former players George Brett (No. 5) and Frank White (No. 20). Former manager Dick Howser's No. 10 was retired after he passed away in 1987. Jackie Robinson's No. 42 is retired across all of Major League Baseball.

Out of Circulation, But Not Retired

Number 29, worn by Royals stars Dan Quisenberry and Mike Sweeney, has not been given to another player since Sweeney left in 2007.

Royals Hall of Fame

Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame
Inducted	No.	Player	Position	Tenure
1986	40	Steve Busby	SP	1972–1980
	26	Amos Otis	CF	1970–1983
1987	10	Dick Howser	Manager	1981–1986
	1	Cookie Rojas	2B	1970–1977
	25, 34	Paul Splittorff	SP	1970–1984
1989	22	Dennis Leonard	SP	1974–1986
	11	Hal McRae	OF/DH/Coach Manager	1973–1987 1991–1994
1992	—	Joe Burke	GM President	1974–1981 1981–1992
	32, 37	Larry Gura	SP	1976–1985
	2, 37	Freddie Patek	SS	1971–1979
1993	—	Ewing Kauffman	Owner and tributary of name of Kauffman Stadium	1969–1993
1994	5, 25	George Brett	3B/DH/1B	1973–1993
1995	19, 20	Frank White	2B	1973–1990
1996	—	Muriel Kauffman	Executive and wife of Ewing	1969–1995
	7	John Mayberry	1B	1972–1977
1998	29	Dan Quisenberry	RP	1979–1988
2000	24	Whitey Herzog	Manager	1975–1979
	6, 19, 32	Willie Wilson	CF/LF	1976–1990
2003	21	Jeff Montgomery	RP	1988–1999
2004	—	Denny Matthews	Radio announcer	1969–present
2005	18, 31	Bret Saberhagen	SP	1984–1991
2006	23	Mark Gubicza	SP	1984–1996
2008	—	Art Stewart	Scout	1969–2021
2011	17, 55	Kevin Appier	SP	1989–1999 2003–2004
2012	—	George Toma	Groundskeeper	1969–1999
2015	29	Mike Sweeney	C/1B/DH	1995–2007
2023	3	Ned Yost	Manager	2010–2019
2024	16	Bo Jackson	LF	1986–1990
2024	—	Cedric Tallis	General Manager	1968-1974
2025	4	Alex Gordon	LF	2007–2020

Current Roster

Kansas City Royals 2023 spring training roster
40-man roster				Non-roster invitees		Coaches/Other
Pitchers 58 Scott Barlow -- Jonathan Bowlan 50 Kris Bubic 60 Max Castillo 45 Taylor Clarke 65 Dylan Coleman 74 José Cuas 24 Amir Garrett 49 Jonathan Heasley 43 Carlos Hernández 56 Brad Keller 37 Jackson Kowar -- Richard Lovelady -- Jordan Lyles 52 Daniel Lynch -- Alec Marsh 36 Anthony Misiewicz 51 Brady Singer 40 Collin Snider 63 Josh Staumont -- Ryan Yarbrough 61 Ángel Zerpa		Catchers -- Freddy Fermín  1 MJ Melendez 13 Salvador Pérez Infielders 17 Hunter Dozier 11 Maikel García  8 Nicky Lopez 19 Michael Massey 27 Adalberto Mondesí  9 Vinnie Pasquantino 32 Nick Pratto -- Samad Taylor  7 Bobby Witt Jr. Outfielders 18 Nate Eaton -- Diego Hernandez 28 Kyle Isbel 14 Edward Olivares  2 Michael A. Taylor  6 Drew Waters				Manager 33 Matt Quatraro Coaches 34 Larry Carter (bullpen) 77 Keoni DeRenne (assistant hitting) -- Bill Duplissea (replay coordinator) 80 Ryan Eigsti (bullpen catcher) 39 Damon Hollins (first base) -- Paul Hoover (bench) 18 Rusty Kuntz (coach) -- Parker Morin (bullpen catcher) -- Brian Sweeney (pitching) 25 Vance Wilson (third base) -- Alec Zumwalt (hitting) 40 active, 0 inactive, 0 non-roster invitees 7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list * Not on active roster † Suspended list Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated December 28, 2022 Transactions • Depth chart → All MLB rosters

Team Managers

Statistics current through 2024 season

#	Manager	Seasons	Wins	Losses	Pct	PA	PW	PL	WS
1	Joe Gordon†	1969	69	93	.426	—	—	—	—
2	Charlie Metro	1970	19	33	.365	—	—	—	—
3	Bob Lemon†	1970–1972	207	218	.487	—	—	—	—
4	Jack McKeon	1973–1975	215	205	.512	—	—	—	—
5	Whitey Herzog†	1975–1979	410	304	.574	3	5	9	0
6	Jim Frey	1980–1981	127	105	.547	1	5	4	0
7	Dick Howser	1981–1986	404	365	.525	3	8	12	1
8	Mike Ferraro	1986	36	38	.486	—	—	—	—
9	Billy Gardner	1987	62	64	.492	—	—	—	—
10	John Wathan	1987–1991	287	270	.515	—	—	—	—
11	Bob Schaefer	1991	1	0	1.000	—	—	—	—
12	Hal McRae	1991–1994	286	277	.508	—	—	—	—
13	Bob Boone	1995–1997	181	206	.468	—	—	—	—
14	Tony Muser	1997–2002	317	431	.424	—	—	—	—
15	John Mizerock	2002	5	8	.385	—	—	—	—
16	Tony Peña	2002–2005	198	285	.410	—	—	—	—
—	Bob Schaefer	2005	5	12	.294	—	—	—	—
17	Buddy Bell	2005–2007	174	262	.399	—	—	—	—
18	Trey Hillman	2008–2010	152	207	.423	—	—	—	—
19	Ned Yost	2010–2019	687	736	.483	2	22	9	1
20	Mike Matheny	2020–2022	165	219	.430	—	—	—	—
21	Matt Quatraro	2023–present	142	182	.438	1	3	3	0
Totals			4,205	4,623	.476	10	43	37	2

Minor League Teams

The Kansas City Royals have seven minor league teams where young players develop their skills.

Class	Team	League	Location	Ballpark	Affiliated
Triple-A	Omaha Storm Chasers	International League	Papillion, Nebraska	Werner Park	1969
Double-A	Northwest Arkansas Naturals	Texas League	Springdale, Arkansas	Arvest Ballpark	2008
High-A	Quad Cities River Bandits	Midwest League	Davenport, Iowa	Modern Woodmen Park	2021
Single-A	Columbia Fireflies	Carolina League	Columbia, South Carolina	Segra Park	2021
Rookie	ACL Royals	Arizona Complex League	Surprise, Arizona	Surprise Stadium	2022
	DSL Royals Fortuna	Dominican Summer League	Boca Chica, Santo Domingo	Kansas City Royals Complex	2024
	DSL Royals Ventura

Season Records

• Highest batting average: .390, George Brett (1980)
• Most games: 162, Al Cowens (1977), Hal McRae (1977), Carlos Beltrán (2002), Billy Butler (2013), Alcides Escobar (2014, 2016), Whit Merrifield (2019), Jorge Soler (2019)
• Most runs: 136, Johnny Damon (2000)
• Most hits: 230, Willie Wilson (1980)
• Highest slugging %: .664, George Brett (1980)
• Most doubles: 54, Hal McRae (1977)
• Most triples: 21, Willie Wilson (1985)
• Most home runs: 48, Jorge Soler (2019), Salvador Perez (2021)
• Most grand slams: 3, Danny Tartabull (1988)
• Most RBIs: 144, Mike Sweeney (2000)
• Most stolen bases: 83, Willie Wilson (1979)
• Most wins (pitcher): 23, Bret Saberhagen (1989)
• Lowest ERA (pitcher): 2.08, Roger Nelson (1972)
• Strikeouts (pitcher): 244, Dennis Leonard (1977)
• Most strikeouts, single game (pitcher): 16, Danny Duffy (2016)
• Most strikeouts, Reliever: 109, Wade Davis (2014)
• Complete games (pitcher): 21, Dennis Leonard (1977)
• Shutouts (pitcher): 6, Roger Nelson (1972)
• Saves (pitcher): 47, Greg Holland (2013)

All-Time Records

• Highest batting average: .306, George Brett
• Most games: 2,707, George Brett
• Most runs: 1,583, George Brett
• Most hits: 3,154, George Brett
• Highest Slugging %: .518, Danny Tartabull
• Most doubles: 665, George Brett
• Most triples: 137, George Brett
• Most home runs: 317, George Brett
• Most RBIs: 1,596, George Brett
• Most stolen bases: 612, Willie Wilson
• Most wins (pitcher): 166, Paul Splittorff
• Lowest ERA (pitcher): 2.55, Dan Quisenberry
• Strikeouts (pitcher): 1,458, Kevin Appier
• Complete games (pitcher): 103, Dennis Leonard
• Shutouts (pitcher): 23, Dennis Leonard
• Saves (pitcher): 304, Jeff Montgomery

Radio and Television

The Royals games are broadcast on radio stations KFNZ-FM (96.5) and KFNZ (610 AM). The main radio announcers are Denny Matthews and Ryan Lefebvre.

Televised games are shown on FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City. In 2007, Denny Matthews won the Ford C. Frick Award for his great work in baseball broadcasting.

Mascot

Sluggerrr is the official mascot of the Royals. Sluggerrr is a lion who first appeared in 1996. During games, Sluggerrr cheers on the team and fans, and even shoots hot dogs into the stands with an air cannon!

See also

In Spanish: Kansas City Royals para niños

• Kansas City Royals Baseball Academy
• List of Kansas City Royals seasons
• Sports in the Kansas City metropolitan area