Kansas City Royals
57 seasons | 4290-4703 (.477) | 2 Championships
The Kansas City Royals have played since 1969, a total of 57 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 4,290-4,703 (.477). They have won 2 World Series titles.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- L (Losses):
- Games charged to the pitcher of record when the opposing team took a lead it never surrendered.
- Win% (Winning Percentage):
- Wins divided by games decided.
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57 seasons on record
Wins per season — gold bars are World Series wins, silver are pennants.
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The Kansas City Royals franchise in brief
The quick stats for the Kansas City Royals read 57 seasons, 4290 wins, 4703 losses and a .477 percentage. The first season on record, 1969, was a 69-93 year for the Kansas City Royals; the latest, 2025, went 82-80. Championship years: 1985 and 2015. The latest championship came in 2015, by 4-1 in the Series. The Kansas City Royals reached the postseason in 10 seasons. The latest series in the playoff history is the 2024 AL Division Series, which the club lost.
By record, the best season was 1977 (102-60) and the worst 2005 (56-106). The best team batting average came in 2000, .287, against a league average of .275; the weakest team average, .240, came in 1969. The lowest team ERA was 3.21 in 1976, against a worst of 5.65 in 2006. The 2000 team scored the most runs, 879; the 2020 team scored the fewest, 248. By games played for the franchise, the leaders are George Brett (1973-1993), Frank White (1973-1990), and Amos Otis (1970-1983). The notable players list continues with Alex Gordon, Salvador Perez, and Mike Sweeney. Every season links to its own page, the latest being 2025 Kansas City Royals.
Kansas City Royals: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many World Series have the Kansas City Royals won?
- The Kansas City Royals have won 2 World Series titles.
- What is the all-time record of the Kansas City Royals?
- The Kansas City Royals are 4,290-4,703 (.477) all-time across 57 seasons.
- When were the Kansas City Royals founded?
- The franchise's first major league season was 1969, and its last was 2025.
- What was the best season in Kansas City Royals history?
- By winning percentage, the franchise's best season was 1977, when the team went 102-60.