2016 Royals Roster
Arizona League (AL) - Class: R
Team Record: 31-24
Finished 1st in the AL's West Division
Manager: Darryl Kennedy (31-24)
Affiliation: Kansas City Royals
Location: Surprise, Arizona
Ballpark: Surprise Stadium
2016 Royals StatisticsTeam Record: 31-24
Finished 1st in the AL's West Division
Manager: Darryl Kennedy (31-24)
Affiliation: Kansas City Royals
Location: Surprise, Arizona
Ballpark: Surprise Stadium
The Royals of the Arizona League ended the 2016 season with a record of 31 wins and 24 losses, finishing first in the league's West Division.
The Royals scored 302 runs and surrendered 274 runs. Robby Rinn drove in 31 runs. John Brontsema paced all regular batters by hitting .343, while Grant Gavin recorded a 2.02 ERA, best among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Members of the 2016 Royals who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Richard Lovelady, Khalil Lee, Scott Alexander, Glenn Sparkman, Anthony Bender, Jason Vargas, Sebastián Rivero, Dusty Coleman, Wade Davis, Nick Dini, Sam Selman, Kris Medlen and Luke Farrell.
Darryl Kennedy served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Alexander | L | L | July 10, 1989 | 6'2" | 195 | Santa Rosa, CA US |
| Joel Arias | R | R | April 6, 1997 | 6'0" | 160 | Esperanza, DO |
| Jesus Atencio | R | R | August 22, 1996 | 5'10" | 165 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Anthony Bender | R | R | February 3, 1995 | 6'4" | 205 | Petaluma, CA US |
| John Brontsema | R | R | December 13, 1994 | 6'2" | 187 | Santa Barbara, CA US |
| Leland Clemmons | R | R | June 17, 1993 | 5'9" | 170 | Chesapeake, VA US |
| Dusty Coleman | R | R | April 20, 1987 | 6'2" | 205 | Sioux Falls, SD US |
| Offerman Collado | L | R | June 10, 1996 | 5'10" | 140 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Wade Davis | R | R | September 7, 1985 | 6'5" | 227 | Lake Wales, FL US |
| Nick Dini | R | R | July 27, 1993 | 5'8" | 180 | Monroe, NJ US |
| Dillon Drabble | R | R | July 12, 1996 | 6'2" | 190 | Texarkana, AR US |
| Todd Eaton | R | R | May 9, 1992 | 6'1" | 190 | Greenville, IL US |
| Jordan Ebert | R | R | July 7, 1993 | 6'1" | 180 | Foley, AL US |
| Tyler Fallwell | R | R | November 8, 1995 | 6'5" | 210 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Felix Familia | L | L | November 28, 1995 | 6'0" | 170 | Santo Domingo Este, DO |
| Luke Farrell | L | R | June 7, 1991 | 6'6" | 210 | Westlake, OH US |
| Andy Ferguson | R | R | September 2, 1988 | 6'1" | 195 | Benton, AR US |
| Wander Franco | R | R | December 13, 1994 | 6'2" | 170 | Bani, DO |
| Grant Gavin | R | R | July 10, 1995 | 6'2" | 185 | Parkville, MO US |
| Dalton Griffin | L | L | September 2, 1997 | 6'3" | 200 | Guyton, GA US |
| Jeison Guzmán | L | R | October 8, 1998 | 6'2" | 180 | Santo Domingo, DO |
| Jeremy Gwinn | R | R | October 1, 1995 | 6'5" | 195 | Woodland Park, CO US |
| Garrett Harris | R | R | March 21, 1994 | 6'3" | 220 | College Station, TX US |
| Rex Hill | L | L | September 8, 1993 | 6'3" | 200 | Magnolia, TX US |
| Colton Howell | R | R | October 26, 1993 | 6'1" | 200 | Omaha, NE US |
| Cal Jones | R | R | September 16, 1997 | 6'0" | 175 | Dadeville, AL US |
| Taylor Kaczmarek | R | R | January 23, 1992 | 6'1" | 215 | Mesa, AZ US |
| Khalil Lee | L | L | June 26, 1998 | 5'10" | 170 | Newark, DE US |
| Chase Livingston | R | R | April 6, 1994 | 6'1" | 203 | |
| Richard Lovelady | L | L | July 7, 1995 | 6'0" | 175 | Hinesville, GA US |
| Ismael Maldonado | R | R | September 28, 1995 | 6'4" | 170 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Jose Marquez | S | R | October 7, 1997 | 6'0" | 175 | Puerto La Cruz, VE |
| Rudy Martin | L | L | January 31, 1996 | 5'7" | 155 | Olive Branch, MS US |
| Seuly Matias | R | R | September 4, 1998 | 6'3" | 198 | La Isabela, DO |
| Mike McCann | L | R | July 11, 1995 | 6'2" | 205 | Vancouver, WA US |
| Kris Medlen | S | R | October 7, 1985 | 5'10" | 190 | Artesia, CA US |
| Mike Messier | R | L | May 12, 1995 | 6'6" | 205 | Milton, GA US |
| Cody Nesbit | R | R | March 5, 1996 | 6'3" | 175 | La Porte, TX US |
| Oliver Nunez | S | R | February 21, 1995 | 5'10" | 170 | Bani, DO |
| Julio Pinto | R | R | November 18, 1995 | 6'3" | 223 | Guacara, Carabobo VE |
| A. J. Puckett | R | R | May 27, 1995 | 6'4" | 200 | Danville, CA US |
| Robby Rinn | L | L | October 17, 1992 | 6'1" | 205 | Warwick, RI US |
| Sebastián Rivero | R | R | November 16, 1998 | 6'1" | 195 | Maracay, VE |
| Jorge Rodriguez | L | L | June 30, 1996 | 6'0" | 160 | Monte Cristi, DO |
| Ashe Russell | R | R | August 28, 1996 | 6'4" | 201 | Indianapolis, IN US |
| Sam Selman | R | L | November 14, 1990 | 6'3" | 190 | Austin, TX US |
| Glenn Sparkman | R | R | May 11, 1992 | 6'2" | 210 | Ganado, TX US |
| Gustavo Tejeda | R | R | August 2, 1995 | 6'0" | 185 | Bani, DO |
| Chase Vallot | R | R | August 21, 1996 | 6'0" | 215 | Youngsville, LA US |
| Jason Vargas | L | L | February 2, 1983 | 6'0" | 215 | Apple Valley, CA US |
| Jace Vines | R | R | September 4, 1994 | 6'3" | 215 | Dallas, TX US |
| Jake Wakamatsu | L | R | May 18, 1992 | 6'0" | 180 | Keller, TX US |
| Nathan Webb | R | R | August 20, 1997 | 6'2" | 215 | Lee's Summit, MO US |
| Matt Wynne | R | R | July 5, 1993 | 6'4" | 235 | Dade City, FL US |
| Paul Young | R | R | March 15, 1993 | 6'2" | 205 | Milton, FL US |
