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Ranked by career score. That covers a player’s whole career, not only his time with this team. Players need at least 3 seasons there to make the list.
George Brett
third base, 1973–1993
21 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1973–1993, 2,707 games
Compare with Greinke60.1
No. 84 all-time
Zack Greinke
starting pitcher, 2004–2023
9 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2004–2023, 266 games
Compare with Brett59.0
No. 93 all-time
Carlos Beltran
center field, 1998–2017
7 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1998–2004, 795 games
Compare with Brett48.9
No. 201 all-time
David Cone
starting pitcher, 1986–2003
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1986–1994, 68 games
Compare with Brett47.7
No. 230 all-time
Bret Saberhagen
starting pitcher, 1984–2001
8 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1984–1991, 256 games
Compare with Brett47.2
No. 236 all-time
Kevin Appier
starting pitcher, 1989–2004
13 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1989–2004, 287 games
Compare with Brett45.6
No. 271 all-time
Amos Otis
center field, 1967–1984
14 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1970–1983, 1,891 games
Compare with Brett40.8
No. 383 all-time
Darrell Porter
catcher, 1971–1987
4 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1977–1980, 555 games
Compare with Brett35.6
No. 554 all-time
Johnny Damon
center field, 1995–2012
6 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1995–2000, 803 games
Compare with Brett33.2
No. 641 all-time
Mark Gubicza
starting pitcher, 1984–1997
13 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1984–1996, 382 games
Compare with Brett31.4
No. 721 all-time
Danny Tartabull
right field, 1984–1997
5 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1987–1991, 657 games
Compare with Brett31.2
No. 734 all-time
Charlie Leibrandt
starting pitcher, 1979–1993
6 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1984–1989, 194 games
Compare with Brett28.6
No. 863 all-time
Dennis Leonard
starting pitcher, 1974–1986
12 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1974–1986, 313 games
Compare with Brett28.5
No. 871 all-time
Tom Gordon
starting pitcher, 1988–2009
8 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1988–1995, 277 games
Compare with Brett28.1
No. 899 all-time
Salvador Perez
catcher, 2011–2025
14 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2011–2025, 1,707 games
Compare with Brett27.6
No. 923 all-time
Lonnie Smith
left field, 1978–1994
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1985–1987, 302 games
Compare with Brett27.3
No. 944 all-time
Kevin Seitzer
third base, 1986–1997
6 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1986–1991, 741 games
Compare with Brett26.3
No. 1,005 all-time
Hal McRae
designated hitter, 1968–1987
15 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1973–1987, 1,837 games
Compare with Brett25.9
No. 1,025 all-time
Dan Quisenberry
relief pitcher, 1979–1990
10 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1979–1988, 573 games
Compare with Brett25.7
No. 1,037 all-time
Larry Gura
starting pitcher, 1970–1985
10 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1976–1985, 311 games
Compare with Brett25.5
No. 1,049 all-time
John Mayberry
first base, 1968–1982
6 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1972–1977, 897 games
Compare with Brett25.0
No. 1,093 all-time
Willie Wilson
center field, 1976–1994
15 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1976–1990, 1,787 games
Compare with Brett24.5
No. 1,137 all-time
Gary Gaetti
third base, 1981–2000
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1993–1995, 309 games
Compare with Brett24.4
No. 1,139 all-time
Tim Belcher
starting pitcher, 1987–2000
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1996–1998, 101 games
Compare with Brett23.4
No. 1,224 all-time
Jermaine Dye
right field, 1996–2009
5 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1997–2001, 547 games
Compare with Brett23.2
No. 1,247 all-time
Wally Joyner
first base, 1986–2001
4 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1992–1995, 518 games
Compare with Brett23.2
No. 1,251 all-time
Bobby Witt
shortstop, 2022–2025
4 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2022–2025, 626 games
Compare with Brett22.6
No. 1,317 all-time
Marty Pattin
starting pitcher, 1968–1980
7 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1974–1980, 245 games
Compare with Brett22.3
No. 1,338 all-time
Don Slaught
catcher, 1982–1997
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1982–1984, 250 games
Compare with Brett22.1
No. 1,354 all-time
Raul Ibanez
left field, 1996–2014
4 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2001–2014, 431 games
Compare with Brett22.0
No. 1,369 all-time
Buddy Black
starting pitcher, 1981–1995
7 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1982–1988, 217 games
Compare with Brett21.9
No. 1,383 all-time
Paul Splittorff
starting pitcher, 1970–1984
15 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1970–1984, 430 games
Compare with Brett21.9
No. 1,381 all-time
Jim Rooker
starting pitcher, 1968–1980
4 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1969–1972, 115 games
Compare with Brett21.6
No. 1,400 all-time
Gene Garber
relief pitcher, 1969–1988
4 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1973–1988, 105 games
Compare with Brett21.0
No. 1,481 all-time
Mike Sweeney
first base, 1995–2010
13 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1995–2007, 1,282 games
Compare with Brett21.0
No. 1,470 all-time
Dick Drago
starting pitcher, 1969–1981
5 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1969–1973, 184 games
Compare with Brett20.6
No. 1,508 all-time
Jeff Suppan
starting pitcher, 1995–2012
5 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1998–2002, 138 games
Compare with Brett20.6
No. 1,512 all-time
Danny Jackson
starting pitcher, 1983–1997
5 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1983–1987, 119 games
Compare with Brett20.3
No. 1,554 all-time
Ian Kennedy
starting pitcher, 2007–2023
5 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2016–2020, 163 games
Compare with Brett20.1
No. 1,569 all-time
Jorge Orta
second base, 1972–1987
4 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1984–1987, 359 games
Compare with Brett20.0
No. 1,578 all-time
Tom Burgmeier
relief pitcher, 1968–1984
5 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1969–1973, 214 games
Compare with Brett19.9
No. 1,591 all-time
Matt Stairs
right field, 1992–2011
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2004–2006, 330 games
Compare with Brett19.7
No. 1,611 all-time
Jeff Conine
left field, 1990–2007
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1990–1998, 130 games
Compare with Brett19.4
No. 1,650 all-time
Jose Offerman
second base, 1990–2005
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1996–1998, 415 games
Compare with Brett19.4
No. 1,650 all-time
Alex Gordon
left field, 2007–2020
14 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2007–2020, 1,753 games
Compare with Brett19.2
No. 1,683 all-time
Jeff Montgomery
relief pitcher, 1987–1999
12 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1988–1999, 686 games
Compare with Brett19.2
No. 1,676 all-time
Lorenzo Cain
center field, 2010–2022
7 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2011–2017, 713 games
Compare with Brett19.0
No. 1,711 all-time
Mike Macfarlane
catcher, 1987–1999
11 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1987–1998, 890 games
Compare with Brett18.5
No. 1,763 all-time
Mark Grudzielanek
second base, 1995–2010
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2006–2008, 336 games
Compare with Brett18.1
No. 1,800 all-time
Danny Duffy
starting pitcher, 2011–2021
11 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2011–2021, 234 games
Compare with Brett17.8
No. 1,844 all-time
David DeJesus
center field, 2003–2015
8 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2003–2010, 876 games
Compare with Brett17.6
No. 1,875 all-time
Whit Merrifield
second base, 2016–2024
7 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2016–2022, 863 games
Compare with Brett17.4
No. 1,914 all-time
Steve Farr
relief pitcher, 1984–1994
6 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1985–1990, 289 games
Compare with Brett17.1
No. 1,954 all-time
Joakim Soria
relief pitcher, 2007–2021
7 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2007–2017, 427 games
Compare with Brett16.6
No. 2,026 all-time
Joe Randa
third base, 1995–2006
8 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1995–2004, 1,019 games
Compare with Brett16.5
No. 2,029 all-time
Chris Young
starting pitcher, 2004–2017
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2015–2017, 82 games
Compare with Brett16.5
No. 2,032 all-time
Brian McRae
center field, 1990–1999
5 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1990–1994, 614 games
Compare with Brett16.3
No. 2,056 all-time
Steve Braun
left field, 1971–1985
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1978–1980, 136 games
Compare with Brett15.8
No. 2,129 all-time
Jeremy Guthrie
starting pitcher, 2004–2017
4 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2012–2015, 110 games
Compare with Brett15.8
No. 2,121 all-time
Paul Schaal
third base, 1964–1974
6 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1969–1974, 606 games
Compare with Brett15.8
No. 2,121 all-time
Al Fitzmorris
starting pitcher, 1969–1978
8 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1969–1976, 248 games
Compare with Brett15.7
No. 2,142 all-time
Mike Moustakas
third base, 2011–2023
8 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2011–2018, 934 games
Compare with Brett15.7
No. 2,150 all-time
Billy Butler
designated hitter, 2007–2016
8 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2007–2014, 1,166 games
Compare with Brett15.4
No. 2,195 all-time
Lou Piniella
left field, 1964–1984
5 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1969–1973, 700 games
Compare with Brett15.3
No. 2,224 all-time
Eric Hosmer
first base, 2011–2023
7 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2011–2017, 1,048 games
Compare with Brett15.1
No. 2,239 all-time
Ted Abernathy
relief pitcher, 1955–1972
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1970–1972, 144 games
Compare with Brett14.8
No. 2,300 all-time
Steve Busby
starting pitcher, 1972–1980
8 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1972–1980, 167 games
Compare with Brett14.6
No. 2,329 all-time
Wade Davis
relief pitcher, 2009–2021
5 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2013–2021, 256 games
Compare with Brett14.5
No. 2,350 all-time
Frank White
second base, 1973–1990
18 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1973–1990, 2,324 games
Compare with Brett14.4
No. 2,363 all-time
Freddie Patek
shortstop, 1968–1981
9 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1971–1979, 1,245 games
Compare with Brett14.3
No. 2,382 all-time
Gil Meche
starting pitcher, 1999–2010
4 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2007–2010, 111 games
Compare with Brett13.9
No. 2,471 all-time
Jason Vargas
starting pitcher, 2005–2019
4 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2014–2017, 74 games
Compare with Brett13.8
No. 2,498 all-time
Greg Holland
relief pitcher, 2010–2022
8 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2010–2021, 394 games
Compare with Brett13.7
No. 2,513 all-time
Doug Bird
starting pitcher, 1973–1983
6 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1973–1978, 292 games
Compare with Brett12.7
No. 2,691 all-time
John Buck
catcher, 2004–2014
6 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2004–2009, 584 games
Compare with Brett12.6
No. 2,715 all-time
Jorge Soler
designated hitter, 2014–2025
5 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2017–2021, 395 games
Compare with Brett12.6
No. 2,712 all-time
Jose Guillen
right field, 1997–2010
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2008–2010, 340 games
Compare with Brett12.5
No. 2,726 all-time
Jeremy Affeldt
relief pitcher, 2002–2015
5 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2002–2006, 184 games
Compare with Brett12.3
No. 2,776 all-time
Brady Singer
starting pitcher, 2020–2025
5 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2020–2024, 127 games
Compare with Brett12.2
No. 2,783 all-time
Kelvin Herrera
relief pitcher, 2011–2020
8 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2011–2018, 442 games
Compare with Brett12.1
No. 2,807 all-time
Greg Gagne
shortstop, 1983–1997
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1993–1995, 386 games
Compare with Brett12.0
No. 2,852 all-time
Brad Keller
starting pitcher, 2018–2025
6 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2018–2023, 150 games
Compare with Brett12.0
No. 2,852 all-time
Jeff King
third base, 1989–1999
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1997–1999, 307 games
Compare with Brett12.0
No. 2,848 all-time
Al Cowens
right field, 1974–1986
6 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1974–1979, 812 games
Compare with Brett11.9
No. 2,856 all-time
Bruce Chen
starting pitcher, 1998–2015
6 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2009–2014, 157 games
Compare with Brett11.8
No. 2,903 all-time
Omar Infante
second base, 2002–2016
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2014–2016, 298 games
Compare with Brett11.7
No. 2,917 all-time
Brian Anderson
starting pitcher, 1993–2005
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2003–2005, 48 games
Compare with Brett11.6
No. 2,961 all-time
Willie Aikens
first base, 1977–1985
4 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1980–1983, 511 games
Compare with Brett11.5
No. 2,978 all-time
Jim Eisenreich
right field, 1982–1998
6 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1987–1992, 650 games
Compare with Brett11.5
No. 2,979 all-time
Dennis Rasmussen
starting pitcher, 1983–1995
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1992–1995, 19 games
Compare with Brett11.1
No. 3,092 all-time
Wally Bunker
starting pitcher, 1963–1971
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1969–1971, 66 games
Compare with Brett10.9
No. 3,137 all-time
Cookie Rojas
second base, 1962–1977
8 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1970–1977, 880 games
Compare with Brett10.8
No. 3,180 all-time
Steve Mingori
relief pitcher, 1970–1979
7 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1973–1979, 264 games
Compare with Brett10.7
No. 3,207 all-time
Jose Rosado
starting pitcher, 1996–2000
5 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1996–2000, 126 games
Compare with Brett10.7
No. 3,198 all-time
Alberto Callaspo
third base, 2006–2015
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2008–2010, 317 games
Compare with Brett10.6
No. 3,211 all-time
Roger Nelson
starting pitcher, 1967–1976
5 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1969–1976, 83 games
Compare with Brett10.5
No. 3,245 all-time
Luis Aquino
starting pitcher, 1986–1995
5 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1988–1992, 114 games
Compare with Brett10.4
No. 3,287 all-time
Cesar Geronimo
center field, 1969–1983
3 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1981–1983, 150 games
Compare with Brett10.1
No. 3,358 all-time
Bo Jackson
left field, 1986–1994
5 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 1986–1990, 511 games
Compare with Brett9.4
No. 3,555 all-time
Scott Barlow
relief pitcher, 2018–2025
6 seasons on the Kansas City Royals, 2018–2023, 277 games
Compare with Brett9.3
No. 3,586 all-time