2008 Kansas City Royals Roster
American League (AL)
Team Record: 75-87
Finished 4th in the AL's Central Division
Attendance: 1,578,922, Avg. 19,986
Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
Manager: Trey Hillman (75-87)
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
2008 Kansas City Royals StatisticsTeam Record: 75-87
Finished 4th in the AL's Central Division
Attendance: 1,578,922, Avg. 19,986
Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
Manager: Trey Hillman (75-87)
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
2008 Kansas City Royals Results
The Kansas City Royals of the American League ended the 2008 season with a record of 75 wins and 87 losses, finishing fourth in the AL's Central Division.
The Royals scored 691 runs and allowed 781 runs. Jose Guillen led Kansas City with 20 home runs, while Alex Gordon and Mark Teahen walloped 20 or more also. Jose Guillen drove in 97 runs. David DeJesus paced all regular hitters by connecting at a .307 clip. Gil Meche topped the team with 14 wins, and Zack Greinke recorded a 3.47 ERA, best among regularly-used pitchers.
Trey Hillman coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Kyle Davies | P | R | R | September 9, 1983 | 6'1" | 210 | Decatur, GA USA |
| David DeJesus | CF | L | L | December 20, 1979 | 5'11" | 190 | Brooklyn, NY USA |
| Brandon Duckworth | P | R | R | January 23, 1976 | 6'2" | 215 | Salt Lake City, UT USA |
| Jeff Fulchino | P | R | R | November 26, 1979 | 6'4" | 270 | Titusville, FL USA |
| Joey Gathright | CF | L | R | April 27, 1981 | 5'10" | 175 | Hattiesburg, MS USA |
| Esteban German | IF | R | R | January 26, 1978 | 5'9" | 195 | Bajos de Haina, San Cristobal D.R. |
| Ross Gload | 1B | L | L | April 5, 1976 | 6'1" | 190 | Brooklyn, NY USA |
| Jimmy Gobble | P | L | L | July 19, 1981 | 6'3" | 190 | Bristol, TN 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 |
| Mark Grudzielanek | 2B | R | R | June 30, 1970 | 6'1" | 185 | Milwaukee, WI USA |
| Jose Guillen | RF | R | R | May 17, 1976 | 5'11" | 165 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal D.R. |
| Luke Hochevar | P | R | R | September 15, 1983 | 6'5" | 225 | Denver, CO USA |
| Kila Ka'aihue | 1B | L | R | March 29, 1984 | 6'4" | 240 | Kailua, HI USA |
| Devon Lowery | P | L | R | March 24, 1983 | 6'1" | 195 | Lincolnton, NC 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 |
| Gil Meche | P | R | R | September 8, 1978 | 6'3" | 180 | Lafayette, LA USA |
| Neal Musser | P | L | L | August 25, 1980 | 6'1" | 235 | Lafayette, IN USA |
| Josh Newman | P | L | L | June 11, 1982 | 6'1" | 200 | Portsmouth, OH USA |
| Hideo Nomo | P | R | R | August 31, 1968 | 6'2" | 210 | Osaka, Osaka Japan |
| Miguel Olivo | C | R | R | July 15, 1978 | 6'0" | 230 | Villa Vasquez, Monte Cristi D.R. |
| Juan Carlos Oviedo | P | R | R | March 15, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel D.R. |
| Tony Pena | SS | R | R | March 23, 1981 | 6'2" | 180 | Santiago, Santiago D.R. |
| Joel Peralta | P | R | R | March 23, 1976 | 5'10" | 210 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel D.R. |
| Horacio Ramirez | P | L | L | November 24, 1979 | 6'1" | 220 | Carson, CA USA |
| Ramon Ramirez | P | R | R | August 31, 1981 | 5'11" | 200 | Santiago, Santiago D.R. |
| Carlos Rosa | P | R | R | September 21, 1984 | 6'1" | 195 | San Francisco de Macoris, Duarte D.R. |
| Ryan Shealy | 1B | R | R | August 29, 1979 | 6'5" | 240 | Fort Lauderdale, FL USA |
| Jason Smith | 2B | L | R | July 24, 1977 | 6'3" | 195 | Meridian, MS USA |
| Joakim Soria | P | R | R | May 18, 1984 | 6'3" | 205 | Monclova, Coahuila Mexico |
| Mark Teahen | RF | 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. |
| Brett Tomko | P | R | R | April 7, 1973 | 6'4" | 220 | Cleveland, OH USA |
| Matt Tupman | C | L | R | November 25, 1979 | 5'11" | 185 | Concord, NH USA |
| Kip Wells | P | R | R | April 21, 1977 | 6'3" | 205 | Houston, TX USA |
| Yasuhiko Yabuta | P | R | R | June 19, 1973 | 6'2" | 190 | Kishiwada, Osaka Japan |
