Club History
18 entries in the Kansas City Royals compendium.
Club History — Era Chart
Ewing KauffmanPharmaceutical entrepreneur, philanthropist, and owner of the Kansas City Royals.Willie WilsonA five-time league leader in triples and a 1982 batting champion who stole 79 bases in 161Paul SplittorffLeft-handed pitcher who spent his entire 15-year MLB career with the Kansas City Royals, wDan QuisenberrySubmarine-style closer who led the AL in saves five times and won a World Series with the Billy ButlerA consistent run-producer who led the Royals with career highs in doubles and RBIs during Dayton MooreArchitect of the Royals' 2015 World Series championship team.Alex GordonOne-club legend who transformed from third baseman to Gold Glove left fielder for the KansPaul MolitorThe Ignitor who sparked a Hall of Fame career across three franchises.Lou PiniellaThe fiery skipper who brought intensity to the Royals from 1988 to 1991.John WathanCatcher, manager, and coach who spent his entire MLB playing career with the Kansas City RDave StewartA name in the long ledger of hands that touched the Royals' story.Dick GroatSeven-time All-Star shortstop and 1960 NL MVP who led the Pirates to a World Series title.Mike MathenyGold Glove catcher and manager who led the Cardinals to a pennant and the Royals for threeYordano VenturaDominican power pitcher who won the 2015 World Series with the Royals and died tragically Paul GoldschmidtFirst baseman for the New York Yankees, 2022 NL MVP, seven-time All-Star.Eric HosmerFormer Royals first baseman, 2015 World Series champion, and 2016 All-Star Game MVP.Mike MoustakasFormer Royals third baseman and 2015 World Series champion.Whit MerrifieldTwo-time All-Star and two-time stolen base champion who played for four MLB teams.
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