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Kansas City Royals Summary

The Kansas City Royals have been in a downward spiral since their first-place finish in the AL Central in 2015. Since then, they have only had one season at .500, and every other season has seen the Royals with a losing record.

The Royals had four prospects that had talent evaluators looking closely at them. Those players are shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., catcher MJ Melendez, first baseman Nick Pratto, and first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. These four players are considered the future of the Royals’ hitting squad.

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Kansas City Royals History

The Kansas City Royals are an expansion team that first started play in 1969 for the AL West Division. In 1994, they were moved over to the AL Central Division. Their name of Royals comes from the American Royal, an annual event held in Kansas City since 1899. It was voted on by entries from the team naming contest held in 1968.

The person who entered the name of Royals for the team added this to his entry, “Kansas City’s new baseball team should be called the Royals because of Missouri’s billion-dollar livestock income, Kansas City’s position as the nation’s leading stocker and feeder market and the nationally known American Royal parade and pageant.”

When the team’s board put it to a vote, the board voted 6-1 to adopt the Royals name for the team. The new Kansas City Royals team won their first game on April 8th, 1969, officially replacing the Kansas City Athletics, who left the city for Oakland for the 1968 season.

Historical Kansas City Royals Stats

The Kansas City Royals have a passionate fanbase, but their recent seasons haven’t always reflected that energy. Here’s a look at some Kansas City Royals stats that paint a picture of a team in transition:

Past Success Haunts Present: The Royals enjoyed a World Series victory in 2015, but haven’t reached the playoffs since. That championship season feels like a distant memory for fans as the team rebuilds its core.

Struggles on the Field: Wins have been hard to come by. Recent seasons saw a particularly rough start, with a subpar win percentage and a pitching staff with a high ERA. This led to the team focusing on evaluating young talent for the future.

Glimmers of Hope: Despite the struggles, there are bright spots. Bobby Witt Jr. is a young shortstop with exciting potential, showcasing impressive athleticism and a developing approach at the plate. Other young players are also getting opportunities to prove themselves.

Finding the Winning Formula: The challenge for the Royals is to bridge the gap between having talented young players and translating that potential into consistent wins. Development and strategic acquisitions will be key in propelling them back to contention.

Championships Won by the Kansas City Royals

Since their founding in 1969, the Royals have successfully won championships. During their time in the AL West, the Royals would win six AL West Division titles. The Royals have also won the AL Pennant four times in their team history and won two World Series titles. Since moving over to the AL Central, the Royals have only won one Al Central Division title.

The Royals’ two World Series titles would come in 1985 and 2015. They won the AL Pennant in 1980, 1985, 2014, and 2015. Their only AL Central Division title would come in 2015. The team’s six AL West Division titles would come in 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1984, and 1985.

Looking at their championship history, it is clear that the Royals’ best days were in the late 70s and into the mid-80s while they were in the AL West, according to the Kansas City Royals stats.

 The Royals haven’t found the same dominance in the AL Central that the team once had in years past.

Important Team Events

The Royals have some important team rivalry games throughout their season. One of the most significant is their interstate rival, the St. Louis Cardinals. The games they play against each other are known as the “I-70 Series”.

Another rivalry the Royals have is with the New York Yankees. This rivalry started when the teams faced each other in the postseason from 1976 to 1980. These two teams had players on both sides that couldn’t stand the other team.

Top Players

When you look back at the Royals’ history, some players come to mind during their run in the 70s and 80s. These players are George Brett, Willie Wilson, Paul Splittorff, Dan Quisenberry, and Dennis Leonard.

Brett is best known for all the records he holds while a member of the Royals. He is also known for his “Pine Tar Incident,” where he hit a two-run go-ahead home run in the ninth inning that the Yankees disputed due to the amount of pine tar Brett used on his bat.

Top Coaches

The history of the Royals has a couple of memorable coaches for the team. Managers Whitey Herzog and Dick Howser helped the Royals find success during their time with the Royals.

Herzog would be the first manager to take the Royals their first AL Division championship, taking them to a total of three under his management. Howser would be the first manager for the Royals to bring home a World Series title. However, he had to retire the following year due to cancer.

The talent was some of the best for the team in the minors, and Bradshaw will have to step up his game to ensure these players don’t slump in their development.

Current Manager: Matt Quatraro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Pine Tar Incident, and what was the result of it?

The Pine Tar Incident was when George Brett allegedly used a large amount of pine tar on his bat to get the go-ahead home run for the Royals in the ninth against the Yankees. The Yankees would ask umpires to inspect Brett’s bat for excess pine tar. After the inspection, umpires ruled he did use too much pine tar and called him out, removing the home run and ending the game. However, the Royals would protest, and the AL president would order the game restarted from the point after Brett’s home run, allowing the home run to stand. The Royals would hold on for a 5-4 win.

What Royals player has the most shutouts, and how many does he have?

Dennis Leonard has the most shutouts in Royals history with 23.

What Royals player has the most saves, and how many does he have?

Jeff Montgomery has the most saves in Royals history with 304

What Royals player has the most team records in Royals history?

George Brett holds the most records in Royals team history.

What Royals player has the most strikeouts, and how many does he have?

Kevin Appier has the most strikeouts in Royals history with 1,458.

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