2002 Kansas City Royals Roster
American League (AL)
Team Record: 62-100
Finished 4th in the AL's Central Division
Attendance: 1,323,036, Avg. 17,182
Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
Manager: Tony Muser (8-15)
Manager: John Mizerock (5-8)
Manager: Tony Pena (49-77)
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
2002 Kansas City Royals StatisticsTeam Record: 62-100
Finished 4th in the AL's Central Division
Attendance: 1,323,036, Avg. 17,182
Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
Manager: Tony Muser (8-15)
Manager: John Mizerock (5-8)
Manager: Tony Pena (49-77)
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
2002 Kansas City Royals Results
The Kansas City Royals of the American League ended the 2002 season with a record of 62 wins and 100 losses, finishing fourth in the AL's Central Division.
The Royals plated 737 runs and allowed 891 runs. Carlos Beltran paced Kansas City with 29 home runs, while Raul Ibanez and Mike Sweeney walloped 20 or more as well. Carlos Beltran accounted for 105 RBI. Mike Sweeney led all regular batters by connecting at a .340 clip. Paul Byrd topped the team with 17 wins and a team-best 3.90 ERA, leading regularly-used pitchers.
Tony Muser, John Mizerock and Tony Pena coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Affeldt | P | L | L | June 6, 1979 | 6'4" | 225 | Phoenix, AZ USA |
| Luis Alicea | IF | B | R | July 29, 1965 | 5'9" | 165 | Santurce, P.R. |
| Miguel Asencio | P | R | R | September 29, 1980 | 6'2" | 190 | Villa Mella, Santo Domingo D.R. |
| Jeff Austin | P | R | R | October 19, 1976 | 6'0" | 185 | San Bernardino, CA USA |
| Cory Bailey | P | R | R | January 24, 1971 | 6'0" | 195 | Herrin, IL USA |
| Carlos Beltran | CF | B | R | April 24, 1977 | 6'1" | 215 | Manati, P.R. |
| Brandon Berger | RF | R | R | February 21, 1975 | 5'11" | 205 | Covington, KY USA |
| Angel Berroa | SS | R | R | January 27, 1978 | 6'0" | 195 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional D.R. |
| Juan Brito | C | R | R | November 7, 1979 | 5'11" | 205 | Moncion, Santiago Rodriguez D.R. |
| Dee Brown | LF | L | R | March 27, 1978 | 6'0" | 235 | Bronx, NY USA |
| Ryan Bukvich | P | R | R | May 13, 1978 | 6'2" | 250 | Naperville, IL USA |
| Paul Byrd | P | R | R | December 3, 1970 | 6'1" | 185 | Louisville, KY USA |
| Mike Caruso | IF | L | R | May 27, 1977 | 6'1" | 172 | Queens, NY USA |
| Chad Durbin | P | R | R | December 3, 1977 | 6'2" | 225 | Spring Valley, IL USA |
| Carlos Febles | 2B | R | R | May 24, 1976 | 5'11" | 170 | El Seibo, El Seibo D.R. |
| Nate Field | P | R | R | December 11, 1975 | 6'2" | 185 | Denver, CO USA |
| Chris George | P | L | L | September 16, 1979 | 6'2" | 200 | Houston, TX USA |
| Alexis Gomez | RF | L | L | August 8, 1978 | 6'2" | 180 | Loma de Cabrera, Dajabon D.R. |
| Jason Grimsley | P | R | R | August 7, 1967 | 6'3" | 180 | Cleveland, TX USA |
| Aaron Guiel | RF | L | R | October 5, 1972 | 5'10" | 200 | Vancouver, BC CAN |
| Roberto Hernandez | P | R | R | November 11, 1964 | 6'4" | 220 | Santurce, P.R. |
| Runelvys Hernandez | P | R | R | April 27, 1978 | 6'3" | 185 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional D.R. |
| Jeremy Hill | P | R | R | August 8, 1977 | 5'11" | 200 | Dallas, TX USA |
| A. J. Hinch | C | R | R | May 15, 1974 | 6'1" | 195 | Waverly, IA USA |
| Raul Ibanez | OF | L | R | June 2, 1972 | 6'2" | 225 | New York, NY USA |
| Chuck Knoblauch | LF | R | R | July 7, 1968 | 5'9" | 175 | Houston, TX USA |
| Mike MacDougal | P | B | R | March 5, 1977 | 6'4" | 180 | Las Vegas, NV USA |
| Darrell May | P | L | L | June 13, 1972 | 6'2" | 190 | San Bernardino, CA USA |
| Brent Mayne | C | L | R | April 19, 1968 | 6'1" | 195 | Loma Linda, CA USA |
| Dave McCarty | 1B | R | L | November 23, 1969 | 6'5" | 210 | Houston, TX USA |
| Donzell McDonald | LF | B | R | February 20, 1975 | 5'11" | 180 | Long Beach, CA USA |
| Scott Mullen | P | R | L | January 17, 1975 | 6'2" | 190 | San Benito, TX USA |
| Wes Obermueller | P | R | R | December 22, 1976 | 6'2" | 195 | Cedar Rapids, IA USA |
| Luis Ordaz | 2B | R | R | August 12, 1975 | 5'11" | 170 | Maracaibo, Zulia Venezuela |
| Kit Pellow | 3B | R | R | August 28, 1973 | 6'1" | 205 | Kansas City, MO USA |
| Neifi Perez | SS | B | R | June 2, 1973 | 6'0" | 175 | Villa Mella, Santo Domingo D.R. |
| Chan Perry | 1B | R | R | September 13, 1972 | 6'2" | 200 | Live Oak, FL USA |
| Mark Quinn | RF | R | R | May 21, 1974 | 6'1" | 175 | La Mirada, CA USA |
| Joe Randa | 3B | R | R | December 18, 1969 | 5'11" | 190 | Milwaukee, WI USA |
| Dan Reichert | P | R | R | July 12, 1976 | 6'3" | 175 | Monterey, CA USA |
| Bryan Rekar | P | R | R | June 3, 1972 | 6'3" | 205 | Oaklawn, IL USA |
| Donnie Sadler | IF | R | R | June 17, 1975 | 5'6" | 165 | Clifton, TX USA |
| Shawn Sedlacek | P | R | R | June 29, 1977 | 6'4" | 200 | Cedar Rapids, IA USA |
| Brian Shouse | P | L | L | September 26, 1968 | 5'11" | 180 | Effingham, IL USA |
| Blake Stein | P | R | R | August 3, 1973 | 6'7" | 210 | McComb, MS USA |
| Jeff Suppan | P | R | R | January 2, 1975 | 6'2" | 225 | Oklahoma City, OK USA |
| Mac Suzuki | P | R | R | May 31, 1975 | 6'3" | 195 | Kobe, Hyogo Japan |
| Mike Sweeney | 1B | R | R | July 22, 1973 | 6'1" | 195 | Orange, CA USA |
| Michael Tucker | RF | L | R | June 25, 1971 | 6'2" | 185 | South Boston, VA USA |
| Brad Voyles | P | R | R | December 30, 1976 | 6'1" | 195 | Green Bay, WI USA |
| Dusty Wathan | C | R | R | August 22, 1973 | 6'4" | 215 | Jacksonville, FL USA |
| Kris Wilson | P | R | R | August 6, 1976 | 6'4" | 220 | Washington, DC USA |
