1987 Kansas City Royals Roster
Team Record: 83-79
Finished 2nd in the AL's West Division
Attendance: 2,392,471, Avg. 29,906
Ballpark: Royals Stadium
Manager: Billy Gardner (62-64)
Manager: John Wathan (21-15)
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
1987 Kansas City Royals Results
The Kansas City Royals of the American League ended the 1987 season with a record of 83 wins and 79 losses, finishing second in the AL's West Division.
The Royals scored 715 runs, worst in the league, and allowed 691 runs. Danny Tartabull walloped 34 home runs for Kansas City, while Kevin Seitzer, Steve Balboni, Frank White, George Brett and Bo Jackson each swatted 20 or more, too. Danny Tartabull accounted for 101 RBI. Kevin Seitzer led hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .323 clip. Bret Saberhagen topped the team with 18 wins, and Charlie Leibrandt added 15 or more victories also Bret Saberhagen registered a 3.36 earned run average, tops among regularly-used pitchers.
Billy Gardner and John Wathan coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Anderson | P | R | R | November 29, 1956 | 6'0" | 175 | Everett, WA USA |
| Steve Balboni | 1B | R | R | January 16, 1957 | 6'3" | 225 | Brockton, MA USA |
| Juan Beniquez | LF | R | R | May 13, 1950 | 5'11" | 150 | San Sebastian, P.R. |
| Buddy Biancalana | SS | B | R | February 2, 1960 | 5'11" | 160 | Greenbrae, CA USA |
| Buddy Black | P | L | L | June 30, 1957 | 6'2" | 180 | San Mateo, CA USA |
| Thad Bosley | RF | L | L | September 17, 1956 | 6'3" | 175 | Oceanside, CA USA |
| George Brett | 1B | L | R | May 15, 1953 | 6'0" | 185 | Glen Dale, WV USA |
| John Davis | P | R | R | January 5, 1963 | 6'7" | 215 | Chicago, IL USA |
| Jim Eisenreich | P | L | L | April 18, 1959 | 5'11" | 180 | St. Cloud, MN USA |
| Steve Farr | P | R | R | December 12, 1956 | 5'10" | 198 | Cheverly, MD USA |
| Gene Garber | P | R | R | November 13, 1947 | 5'10" | 175 | Lancaster, PA USA |
| Jerry Don Gleaton | P | L | L | September 14, 1957 | 6'3" | 205 | Brownwood, TX USA |
| Mark Gubicza | P | R | R | August 14, 1962 | 6'6" | 215 | Philadelphia, PA USA |
| Dave Gumpert | P | R | R | May 5, 1958 | 6'1" | 190 | South Haven, MI USA |
| Ed Hearn | C | R | R | August 23, 1960 | 6'3" | 215 | Stuart, FL USA |
| Bo Jackson | LF | R | R | November 30, 1962 | 6'1" | 220 | Bessemer, AL USA |
| Danny Jackson | P | R | L | January 5, 1962 | 6'0" | 205 | San Antonio, TX USA |
| Ross Jones | SS | R | R | January 14, 1960 | 6'2" | 185 | Miami, FL USA |
| Charlie Leibrandt | P | R | L | October 4, 1956 | 6'3" | 195 | Chicago, IL USA |
| Mike Macfarlane | C | R | R | April 12, 1964 | 6'1" | 200 | Stockton, CA USA |
| Scotti Madison | C | B | R | September 12, 1959 | 5'11" | 185 | Pensacola, FL USA |
| Hal McRae | P | R | R | July 10, 1945 | 5'11" | 180 | Avon Park, FL USA |
| Jorge Orta | P | L | R | November 26, 1950 | 5'10" | 170 | Mazatlan, Sinaloa Mexico |
| Larry Owen | C | R | R | May 31, 1955 | 5'11" | 185 | Cleveland, OH USA |
| Bill Pecota | SS | R | R | February 16, 1960 | 6'2" | 195 | Redwood City, CA USA |
| Melido Perez | P | R | R | February 15, 1966 | 6'4" | 180 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal D.R. |
| Jamie Quirk | C | L | R | October 22, 1954 | 6'4" | 190 | Whittier, CA USA |
| Dan Quisenberry | P | R | R | February 7, 1953 | 6'2" | 170 | Santa Monica, CA USA |
| Bret Saberhagen | P | R | R | April 11, 1964 | 6'1" | 160 | Chicago Heights, IL USA |
| Angel Salazar | SS | R | R | November 4, 1961 | 6'0" | 180 | Anaco, Anzoategui Venezuela |
| Kevin Seitzer | 3B | R | R | March 26, 1962 | 5'11" | 180 | Springfield, IL USA |
| Bob Shirley | P | R | L | June 25, 1954 | 5'11" | 180 | Cushing, OK USA |
| Lonnie Smith | LF | R | R | December 22, 1955 | 5'9" | 170 | Chicago, IL USA |
| Bob Stoddard | P | R | R | March 8, 1957 | 6'1" | 190 | San Jose, CA USA |
| Danny Tartabull | RF | R | R | October 30, 1962 | 6'1" | 185 | San Juan, P.R. |
| Gary Thurman | LF | R | R | November 12, 1964 | 5'10" | 170 | Indianapolis, IN USA |
| Frank White | 2B | R | R | September 4, 1950 | 5'11" | 165 | Greenville, MS USA |
| Willie Wilson | CF | B | R | July 9, 1955 | 6'3" | 190 | Montgomery, AL USA |
