Kansas City Royals All-Time Greats
The eight greatest to ever wear Royal blue, from George Brett's perfect swing to the 2015 champions.
Born as an expansion franchise in 1969, the Royals rose quickly, capturing the crown in 1985 behind George Brett and again in 2015 with a relentless contact-and-defense club. Few small-market teams have built a richer tradition.
- League
- AL Central
- Founded
- 1969 as an American League expansion team
- Titles
- 2x World Series Champions (1985, 2015)
- Ballpark
- Kauffman Stadium
- Icon
- George Brett, number 5 retired
George Brett
The face of the franchise who chased .400 in 1980 and won batting titles in three different decades. His 3,154 hits and 1985 title define Royals baseball.
Bo Jackson
A two-sport phenomenon whose tape-measure home runs and cannon arm made him a cultural icon. His raw athleticism remains the stuff of legend in Kansas City.
Salvador Perez
The 2015 World Series MVP and beating heart of the modern Royals, a multiple-time Gold Glove and Silver Slugger backstop. He set the single-season home run record for catchers in 2021.
Bret Saberhagen
A two-time Cy Young winner who was named MVP of the 1985 World Series at age 21. His pinpoint control anchored the franchise's first title.
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Zack Greinke
The 2009 AL Cy Young winner who posted a 2.16 ERA in one of the finest seasons in team history. His command and craft made him a generational Royals arm.
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Willie Wilson
A blazing switch-hitter who won a batting title and led the AL in triples five times. His speed at the top of the order powered the 1985 championship run.
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Amos Otis
A five-time All-Star and slick center fielder who was the Royals' first true star. He starred in the franchise's early rise to contention.
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Dan Quisenberry
A submarine-style closer who led the AL in saves five times with his signature deception. He was the shutdown arm of the mid-1980s Royals.
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Every Royals All-Star, all in one place.
| Player | Pos | All-Star Selections | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
George Brett (Hall of Fame)
|
3B | 13 | 1976-1988 |
 Salvador Perez
|
C | 9 | 2013-2018, 2021, 2023, 2024 |
 Amos Otis |
OF | 5 | 1970-1973, 1976 |
 Frank White |
2B | 5 | 1978-1979, 1981-1982, 1986 |
 Mike Sweeney |
DH | 5 | 2000-2003, 2005 |
 Cookie Rojas |
2B | 4 | 1971-1974 |
 Alex Gordon |
OF | 3 | 2013-2015 |
 Dan Quisenberry |
RP | 3 | 1982-1984 |
 Darrell Porter |
C | 3 | 1978-1980 |
 Freddie Patek |
SS | 3 | 1972, 1976, 1978 |
 Hal McRae |
DH | 3 | 1975-1976, 1982 |
 Jeff Montgomery |
RP | 3 | 1992-1993, 1996 |
 Bobby Witt Jr.
|
SS | 2 | 2024, 2025 |
 Bret Saberhagen |
SP | 2 | 1987, 1990 |
 Greg Holland |
RP | 2 | 2013-2014 |
 Joakim Soria |
RP | 2 | 2008, 2010 |
 John Mayberry |
1B | 2 | 1973-1974 |
 Jose Rosado |
SP | 2 | 1997, 1999 |
 Kelvin Herrera |
RP | 2 | 2015-2016 |
 Mark Gubicza |
SP | 2 | 1988-1989 |
 Mike Moustakas |
3B | 2 | 2015, 2017 |
 Steve Busby |
SP | 2 | 1974-1975 |
 Wade Davis |
RP | 2 | 2015-2016 |
 Whit Merrifield |
2B | 2 | 2019, 2021 |
 Willie Wilson |
OF | 2 | 1982-1983 |
 Aaron Crow |
RP | 1 | 2011 |
 Alcides Escobar |
SS | 1 | 2015 |
 Andrew Benintendi |
OF | 1 | 2022 |
 Billy Butler |
DH | 1 | 2012 |
 Bo Jackson
|
OF | 1 | 1989 |
 Carlos Estevez |
RP | 1 | 2025 |
 Cole Ragans |
SP | 1 | 2024 |
 Danny Tartabull |
OF | 1 | 1991 |
 David Cone |
SP | 1 | 1994 |
| Dean Palmer | 3B | 1 | 1998 |
 Ellie Rodriguez |
C | 1 | 1969 |
 Eric Hosmer |
1B | 1 | 2016 |
 Gil Meche |
SP | 1 | 2007 |
 Jason Vargas |
SP | 1 | 2017 |
 Jermaine Dye |
OF | 1 | 2000 |
 Ken Harvey |
1B | 1 | 2004 |
 Kevin Appier |
SP | 1 | 1995 |
 Kevin Seitzer |
3B | 1 | 1987 |
 Kris Bubic |
SP | 1 | 2025 |
 Kurt Stillwell |
SS | 1 | 1988 |
 Larry Gura |
SP | 1 | 1980 |
 Lorenzo Cain |
OF | 1 | 2015 |
 Lou Piniella |
OF | 1 | 1972 |
 Maikel Garcia |
3B | 1 | 2025 |
 Mark Redman |
SP | 1 | 2006 |
 Mike MacDougal |
RP | 1 | 2003 |
 Richie Scheinblum |
OF | 1 | 1972 |
 Seth Lugo |
SP | 1 | 2024 |
 Zack Greinke |
SP | 1 | 2009 |
Get the Royals All-Time Greats plaque
The franchise's legends together on a solid-wood 12x15 plaque - eight genuine licensed cards under an engraved nameplate, built and ready to hang in your fan cave.
Each plaque is built from genuine licensed cards; the exact card of each player may vary slightly from those pictured. Handmade in the USA · ships nationwide.