2009 Kansas City Royals Roster
American League (AL)
Team Record: 65-97
Finished 4th in the AL's Central Division
Attendance: 1,799,686, Avg. 22,496
Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
Manager: Trey Hillman (64-95)
Manager: John Gibbons (1-2)
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
2009 Kansas City Royals StatisticsTeam Record: 65-97
Finished 4th in the AL's Central Division
Attendance: 1,799,686, Avg. 22,496
Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
Manager: Trey Hillman (64-95)
Manager: John Gibbons (1-2)
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
2009 Kansas City Royals Results
The Kansas City Royals of the American League ended the 2009 season with a record of 65 wins and 97 losses, finishing fourth in the AL's Central Division.
The Royals plated 686 runs and allowed 842 runs. Miguel Olivo paced Kansas City with 23 home runs, while Billy Butler and Mike Jacobs walloped 20 or more as well. Billy Butler drove in 93 runs and topped all regular batters by connecting at a .301 clip. Zack Greinke led the team with 16 wins and a team-best 2.16 ERA, tops among regularly-used pitchers.
Trey Hillman and John Gibbons coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Anderson | CF | L | R | August 10, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | Somerset, KY USA |
| Mike Aviles | SS | R | R | March 13, 1981 | 5'10" | 205 | New York, NY USA |
| John Bale | P | L | L | May 22, 1974 | 6'4" | 210 | Cheverly, MD USA |
| Brian Bannister | P | R | R | February 28, 1981 | 6'2" | 202 | Scottsdale, AZ USA |
| Yuniesky Betancourt | SS | R | R | January 31, 1982 | 5'10" | 205 | Santa Clara, Villa Clara Cuba |
| Willie Bloomquist | RF | R | R | November 27, 1977 | 5'11" | 200 | Bremerton, WA USA |
| John Buck | C | R | R | July 7, 1980 | 6'3" | 245 | Kemmerer, WY USA |
| Billy Butler | 1B | R | R | April 18, 1986 | 6'0" | 260 | Orange Park, FL USA |
| Alberto Callaspo | 2B | B | R | April 19, 1983 | 5'8" | 210 | Maracay, Aragua Venezuela |
| Bruce Chen | P | L | L | June 19, 1977 | 6'2" | 215 | Panama, Panama Panama |
| Roman Colon | P | R | R | August 13, 1979 | 6'5" | 245 | Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi D.R. |
| Coco Crisp | CF | B | R | November 1, 1979 | 5'10" | 185 | Los Angeles, CA USA |
| Juan Cruz | P | R | R | October 15, 1978 | 6'2" | 170 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel D.R. |
| Kyle Davies | P | R | R | September 9, 1983 | 6'1" | 210 | Decatur, GA USA |
| David DeJesus | LF | L | L | December 20, 1979 | 5'11" | 190 | Brooklyn, NY USA |
| Lenny DiNardo | P | L | L | September 19, 1979 | 6'2" | 220 | Miami, FL USA |
| Kyle Farnsworth | P | R | R | April 14, 1976 | 6'4" | 230 | Wichita, KS USA |
| Ryan Freel | RF | R | R | March 8, 1976 | 5'10" | 185 | Jacksonville, FL USA |
| Alex Gordon | 3B | L | R | February 10, 1984 | 6'1" | 220 | Lincoln, NE USA |
| Zack Greinke | P | R | R | October 21, 1983 | 6'2" | 200 | Orlando, FL USA |
| Jose Guillen | RF | R | R | May 17, 1976 | 5'11" | 165 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal D.R. |
| Luis Hernandez | SS | B | R | June 26, 1984 | 5'10" | 190 | Quibor, Lara Venezuela |
| Luke Hochevar | P | R | R | September 15, 1983 | 6'5" | 225 | Denver, CO USA |
| Dusty Hughes | P | L | L | June 29, 1982 | 5'10" | 190 | Tupelo, MS USA |
| Tug Hulett | 2B | L | R | February 28, 1983 | 5'10" | 185 | Springfield, IL USA |
| Mike Jacobs | 1B | L | R | October 30, 1980 | 6'3" | 210 | Chula Vista, CA USA |
| Anthony Lerew | P | L | R | October 28, 1982 | 6'4" | 225 | Carlisle, PA USA |
| Ron Mahay | P | L | L | June 28, 1971 | 6'2" | 200 | Crestwood, IL USA |
| Mitch Maier | CF | L | R | June 30, 1982 | 6'3" | 210 | Petoskey, MI USA |
| Victor Marte | P | R | R | November 8, 1980 | 6'2" | 260 | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata D.R. |
| Gil Meche | P | R | R | September 8, 1978 | 6'3" | 180 | Lafayette, LA USA |
| Miguel Olivo | C | R | R | July 15, 1978 | 6'0" | 230 | Villa Vasquez, Monte Cristi D.R. |
| Brayan Pena | C | B | R | January 7, 1982 | 5'9" | 240 | La Habana, La Habana Cuba |
| Tony Pena | SS | R | R | March 23, 1981 | 6'2" | 180 | Santiago, Santiago D.R. |
| Sidney Ponson | P | R | R | November 2, 1976 | 6'1" | 220 | Noord, Aruba |
| Horacio Ramirez | P | L | L | November 24, 1979 | 6'1" | 220 | Carson, CA USA |
| Carlos Rosa | P | R | R | September 21, 1984 | 6'1" | 195 | San Francisco de Macoris, Duarte D.R. |
| Joakim Soria | P | R | R | May 18, 1984 | 6'3" | 205 | Monclova, Coahuila Mexico |
| Mark Teahen | 3B | L | R | September 6, 1981 | 6'3" | 230 | Redlands, CA USA |
| Rob Tejeda | P | R | R | March 24, 1982 | 6'2" | 245 | Bani, Peravia D.R. |
| Doug Waechter | P | R | R | January 28, 1981 | 6'4" | 200 | St. Petersburg, FL USA |
| Jamey Wright | P | R | R | December 24, 1974 | 6'6" | 240 | Oklahoma City, OK USA |
| Yasuhiko Yabuta | P | R | R | June 19, 1973 | 6'2" | 190 | Kishiwada, Osaka Japan |
