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Royals History
ROYALS HISTORY
George Brett (left) and Bret Saberhagen celebrate the Royals' first World Series title in 1985. (AP)
All-time leaders & stats
With 3,154 career hits, Hall of Famer George Brett ranks first in Royals' history and the top 20 overall in Major League history. Take a look at Brett's impressive career numbers and see where he ranks in other offensive categories.
Gubicza inducted into
Royals Hall of Fame
Ten years after throwing his last competitive pitch for the Royals in 1996, Mark Gubicza became the 22nd member of the Royals Hall of Fame.
Royals
ROYALS TIMELINE
1969-1979   |   1980-1989   |   1990-1999   |   2000-Present
Timeline
Use the links above to trace Royals history, from Lou Piniella to George Brett to Mike Sweeney. Go >
Awards and Honors
All-time Rosters
Every player to wear a Royals uniform is listed here, including Bo Jackson. Go >
2007 First half
2007 Second half
 2006 First half
2006 Second half
 2005 First Half
2005 Second Half
Multimedia Highlights

Baseball's Best Baseball's Best
Watch or listen to the best games ever in Baseball's Best >
Top Plays of 2007:
• DeJesus sparkles in center field, 6/3:  400K
• Gathright robs a long ball, 8/12:  400K

Top Plays of 2006:
• M. Teahen barehands grounder, 7/4: 350K
• KC turns spectacular DP, 9/13: 350K
Top Plays of 2005:
• T. Long's game-saving grab, 8/24:  56K | 350K
• M. Stairs' grand slam, 7/14:  56K | 350K

• Top plays archive | More Sights & Sounds >
Stats and Records

LEADERS (*as of 2007)

 Career At-Bats
1. G. Brett 10,349
2. F. White 7,859
3. A. Otis 7,050

 Career ERA
1. D. Quisenberry 2.55
2. S. Farr 3.05
3. S. Mingori 3.05
More leaders >  
Check out these Royals records:
• Single Game
• Season
• Club Firsts
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