The 1991 Kansas City Royals season was the 23rd season for the franchise, their 19th at Kauffman Stadium and their 5th and final full season under the management of John Wathan. The Royals finished sixth in the American League West with a record of 82 wins and 80 losses, an improvement from 75–86 from the year prior, but were eliminated from postseason contention for the 6th consecutive season.
Offseason
- October 4, 1990: Chris Codiroli was released by the Royals.
- November 21, 1990: Mike Boddicker was signed as a free agent by the Royals.
- December 1, 1990: Kirk Gibson was signed as a free agent by the Royals.
- December 4, 1990: Dan Schatzeder was signed as a free agent by the Royals.
- March 18, 1991: Bo Jackson was released by the Royals.
Regular season
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Notable transactions
- April 5, 1991: Warren Cromartie was signed as a free agent by the Royals.
- May 29, 1991: Dan Schatzeder was released by the Royals.
- June 3, 1991: 1991 Major League Baseball draft
- Rod Myers was drafted by the Royals in the 13th round.
- Les Norman was drafted by the Royals in the 25th round. Player signed June 12, 1991.
Roster
Player stats
Batting
Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Pitching
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Farm system
References
External links
- 1991 Kansas City Royals at Baseball Reference
- 1991 Kansas City Royals at Baseball Almanac
