2007 Kansas City Royals season
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The Kansas City Royals
' 2007 season
began with the team attempting to win the Central Division
of the American League
—a task not achieved since the division was formed in 1994.
In trying to improve on their 62-100 record in the 2006 season
, the team just barely avoided a fourth straight 100-loss season. Buddy Bell
returned for his second and final full season as manager
, while Dayton Moore
began his first season as the team's general manager
.
Anticipation surrounded the Royals' newfound approach to once again become a playoff contender with rebuilding the roster. Roster moves generated much interest in the Kansas City area, including the big-budget signing of starting pitcher
Gil Meche
, and the arrival of young, new talent—such as rookie third baseman Alex Gordon
and designated hitter
Billy Butler
. The team's payroll for the 2007 season was increased to $67 million (22nd in the major leagues).
—whom was signed to a 5-year, $55 million deal—and RHP Octavio Dotel
, who quickly became trade bait to the Atlanta Braves
.
Color Code Key
. The Royals defeated the Red Sox 7-1 in front of the sold-out home crowd. The magic did not last, however—Kansas City was just 3-7 through the first ten games of the season, and 8-18 by the end of April
.
on a seven-game losing streak with series sweeps by the Seattle Mariners
and Baltimore Orioles
. Kansas City went 11-17 in May and finished the month with an overall record of 19-35.
held on June 7, the Royals selected shortstop
Mike Moustakas
at #2 overall. The team went 15-12 in June, their first winning month since July 2003. Pitcher Brian Bannister
won the American League Rookie of the Month Award.
was the only Royal selected to represent the team at the 2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
in San Francisco. At the All-Star break, the Royals had a record of 38-50 and the lowest team ERA in 13 years. On July 31, the Royals traded pitcher
Octavio Dotel
to the Atlanta Braves
for pitcher
Kyle Davies. The Royals went 13-12 in July, giving the team its first consecutive winning months since June and July 2003. Billy Butler
won the Rookie of the Month Award.
announced his intention to resign following the 2007 season before a game against the Minnesota Twins
. Also, about an hour before the first pitch, the Interstate 35W bridge over the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis collapsed with a death toll of at 13. Before the game, a moment of silence
was held for the victims of the collapse. The team rescheduled their August 2 game against the Twins to the afternoon of August 31 for a double-header
. Brian Bannister
won his second Rookie of the Month Award for the season. The Royals went 13-15 in August, completing a three-month stretch in which the team compiled a record of 41-39.
Stats as of September 26
Stats as of September 26
2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
' 2007 season
2007 Major League Baseball season
The 2007 Major League Baseball season, began on April 1 with a rematch of the 2006 National League Championship Series; the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets played the first game of the season at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, which was won by the Mets, 6–1...
began with the team attempting to win the Central Division
American League Central
The American League Central Division is one of six divisions in Major League Baseball. This division was formed in the realignment in 1994, and its teams are all located in the Midwestern United States...
of the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
—a task not achieved since the division was formed in 1994.
In trying to improve on their 62-100 record in the 2006 season
2006 Major League Baseball season
In , the Major League Baseball season ended with the National League's St. Louis Cardinals winning the World Series with the lowest regular season victory total in history. The American League continued its domination at the All-Star Game by winning its fourth straight game; the A.L. has won nine...
, the team just barely avoided a fourth straight 100-loss season. Buddy Bell
Buddy Bell
David Gus "Buddy" Bell is a former third baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. After an 18-year career with four teams, most notably the Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers, he managed the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals for three seasons each...
returned for his second and final full season as manager
Manager (baseball)
In baseball, the field manager is an individual who is responsible for matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership. Managers are typically assisted by between one and six assistant coaches, whose responsibilities are specialized...
, while Dayton Moore
Dayton Moore
Dayton Moore is the general manager of the Kansas City Royals. He succeeded Allard Baird.-Childhood and education:Born February 17th, 1967, in Wichita, Kansas, Moore grew up a Royals fan. He claims to have watched the 1985 World Series in Kansas City from I-70...
began his first season as the team's general manager
General manager
General manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. It is also a formal title held by some business executives, most commonly in the hospitality industry.-Generic usage:...
.
Anticipation surrounded the Royals' newfound approach to once again become a playoff contender with rebuilding the roster. Roster moves generated much interest in the Kansas City area, including the big-budget signing of starting pitcher
Starting pitcher
In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher is the pitcher who delivers the first pitch to the first batter of a game. A pitcher who enters the game after the first pitch of the game is a relief pitcher....
Gil Meche
Gil Meche
Gilbert Allen Meche is a former right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher. Shoulder and back problems caused the former first round pick to retire in at just 32 years old.-Early years:...
, and the arrival of young, new talent—such as rookie third baseman Alex Gordon
Alex Gordon
Alex Jonathan Gordon is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Kansas City Royals.-Early years:...
and designated hitter
Designated hitter
In baseball, the designated hitter rule is the common name for Major League Baseball Rule 6.10, an official position adopted by the American League in 1973 that allows teams to designate a player, known as the designated hitter , to bat in place of the pitcher each time he would otherwise come to...
Billy Butler
Billy Butler (baseball)
Billy Ray Butler is a Major League Baseball Designated Hitter for the Kansas City Royals. He has also played first base, left field and right field...
. The team's payroll for the 2007 season was increased to $67 million (22nd in the major leagues).
Free agency and roster moves
The biggest free-agent pickups for the Royals in 2007 included RHP Gil MecheGil Meche
Gilbert Allen Meche is a former right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher. Shoulder and back problems caused the former first round pick to retire in at just 32 years old.-Early years:...
—whom was signed to a 5-year, $55 million deal—and RHP Octavio Dotel
Octavio Dotel
Octavio Eduardo Dotel is a Domincan professional baseball pitcher who is currently a Free Agent....
, who quickly became trade bait to the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
.
- (x) = club option for 2007
- (m) = mutual option for 2007
- (y) = player option for 2007
Color Code Key
| Color | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Green | Player will return to team |
| Light Green | Player joins team |
| Crimson | Player will not return to team (released, option not exercised, signed with new team, or retired) |
| White | Player's status undetermined |
| Player | Position | 2006 Team | 2007 Team | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Andrade Steve Andrade Stephen Michael Andrade is a Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher for the York Revolution of the independent Atlantic League... |
RP | Royals | Devil Rays | Signed a minor league contract |
| Paul Bako Paul Bako Gabor Paul Bako II is a catcher in Major League Baseball who is currently a free agent. Bako is an example of a baseball "journeyman", having played for 11 different major league teams during his 12-year career... |
C | Royals | Orioles | Signed for 1 year |
| Adam Bernero Adam Bernero Adam Gino Bernero is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. Bernero has pitched in the majors for the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Kansas City Royals... |
SP | Royals | Red Sox | Signed a minor league contract |
| Dewon Brazelton Dewon Brazelton Dewon Cortez Brazelton is a professional baseball pitcher. He pitched all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball, and is currently a free agent.... |
SP | Padres | Royals | Signed a minor league contract |
| Jose Diaz Joselo Díaz Joselo Soriano Díaz is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently with the independent Long Island Ducks.... |
RP | Royals | None | Did not return in 2007 |
| Scott Dohmann Scott Dohmann Christopher Scott Dohmann is an American baseball pitcher, who is currently a free agent. Dohmann graduated from St. Thomas More High School where he was a member of two district champion teams... |
RHP | Royals | Devil Rays | Signed one year contract |
| Octavio Dotel Octavio Dotel Octavio Eduardo Dotel is a Domincan professional baseball pitcher who is currently a Free Agent.... |
RHP | Yankees | Royals | Signed for 1 year, $5 M |
| Brandon Duckworth Brandon Duckworth Brandon J. Duckworth is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox organization. Graduated in 1994 from Kearns High in Kearns Utah.... |
RHP | Royals | Royals | Signed a minor league contract |
| Seth Etherton Seth Etherton Seth Michael Etherton is a Major League Baseball pitcher currently a free agent. Etherton last played in the majors for the Kansas City Royals in .-High School/College career:... |
RP | Royals | None | Did not return in 2007 |
| Wayne Franklin Wayne Franklin Gary Wayne Franklin is an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the independent Chico Outlaws of the Golden Baseball League. He previously played for the Houston Astros , Milwaukee Brewers , San Francisco Giants , New York Yankees , and Atlanta Braves... |
RP | Braves | Royals | Signed a minor league contract |
| Alex S. Gonzalez Alex S. Gonzalez Alexander Scott Gonzalez is a former Major League Baseball infielder, who spent the majority of his career with the Toronto Blue Jays... |
3B | Phillies | Royals | Signed a minor league contract |
| Runelvys Hernández Runelvys Hernández Runelvys Antonio Hernandez is a former right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher .Hernandez made his major league debut July 15, , with Kansas City Royals... |
RHP | Royals | Red Sox | Signed a minor league contract |
| Ken Harvey | IF | Royals | Twins | Signed a minor league contract |
| Jason LaRue Jason LaRue Michael Jason "Rusty" LaRue is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals and St... |
C | Reds | Royals | Signed by Reds to a two year contract, then traded to Royals |
| Gil Meche Gil Meche Gilbert Allen Meche is a former right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher. Shoulder and back problems caused the former first round pick to retire in at just 32 years old.-Early years:... |
RHP | Mariners | Royals | Signed for 5 years, $55 M |
| Doug Mientkiewicz Doug Mientkiewicz Douglas Andrew Mientkiewicz is a first baseman who last appeared in the majors in with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed... |
IF | Royals | Yankees | Signed one year contract |
| Mark Redman Mark Redman Mark Allen Redman is a retired Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher.-Early career:... |
LHP | Royals | Braves | Signed a minor league contract |
| David Riske David Riske David Richard Riske is a Major League Baseball Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher.-Career:Riske was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 56th round of the June amateur draft... |
RHP | White Sox | Royals | Signed one year contract with club option |
| Kerry Robinson Kerry Robinson Kerry Keith Robinson is a former American professional baseball player. Robinson started at an early age playing baseball for N.Y.A. in St. Louis MO... |
OF | Royals | Red Sox | Signed a minor league contract |
| Jason Shiell Jason Shiell Jason Alexander Shiell is a former right-handed pitcher. Shiell made his major league debut on September 8, 2002, for the San Diego Padres.... |
RHP | Braves | Royals | Signed a minor league contract |
| Jason Standridge Jason Standridge Jason Wayne Standridge is a professional baseball pitcher and former Major League Baseballer.Standridge made his major league debut with the Tampa Bay Rays in . He signed with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks on June 3, . In January , he signed a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins... |
RHP | Mets | Royals | Signed a minor league contract |
April
The Royals began the season with expectations of improvement from their fans, and the team never ceased to impress in their home opener against the Boston Red Sox2007 Boston Red Sox season
The Boston Red Sox' 2007 season began with the Boston, Massachusetts-based Major League Baseball team trying to rebound after a disappointing 2006 season, in which they finished third in the American League East behind the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays, and missed the postseason for...
. The Royals defeated the Red Sox 7-1 in front of the sold-out home crowd. The magic did not last, however—Kansas City was just 3-7 through the first ten games of the season, and 8-18 by the end of April
April 2007
April 2007 was the fourth month of that year. It began on a Sunday and 30 days later, ended on a Monday.-International holidays:* April 1 – April Fools' Day* April 2 – Passover starts* April 5 – Qingming Festival...
.
May
The Royals hit minor spots of winning when the team won 8 of 10 games from May 13 to May 23, but finished the month of MayMay 2007
May 2007 was the fifth month of that year. It began on a Tuesday and 30 days later, ended on a Thursday.-International holidays:* May 1 – May Day * May 1 – Labour Day * May 1 – Maharashtra State Day * May 1 – Labour Day...
on a seven-game losing streak with series sweeps by the Seattle Mariners
2007 Seattle Mariners season
The Seattle Mariners' 2007 season was their 31st in franchise history, and has started with the Mariners trying to win their first AL West title since they tied the MLB record for wins in a season in the 2001...
and Baltimore Orioles
2007 Baltimore Orioles season
The Baltimore Orioles' 2007 season involved the Orioles finishing with a record of 69 wins and 93 losses and fourth place in the AL East. On June 18, 2007 manager Sam Perlozzo was fired and replaced with bullpen coach Dave Trembley as interim manager. Trembley was named full-time manager on August...
. Kansas City went 11-17 in May and finished the month with an overall record of 19-35.
June
In the 2007 MLB Draft2007 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2007 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft was Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft of high school and college baseball players, and was held on June 7 and June 8, 2007...
held on June 7, the Royals selected shortstop
Shortstop
Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and third base. Shortstop is often regarded as the most dynamic defensive position in baseball, because there are more right-handed hitters in baseball than left-handed hitters, and most hitters have a tendency to pull the...
Mike Moustakas
Mike Moustakas
Michael Christopher Moustakas is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball. He was drafted second overall in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft....
at #2 overall. The team went 15-12 in June, their first winning month since July 2003. Pitcher Brian Bannister
Brian Bannister
Brian Patrick Bannister is a former baseball starting pitcher who most recently pitched for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball.-Personal:...
won the American League Rookie of the Month Award.
July
Gil MecheGil Meche
Gilbert Allen Meche is a former right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher. Shoulder and back problems caused the former first round pick to retire in at just 32 years old.-Early years:...
was the only Royal selected to represent the team at the 2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 78th midseason exhibition between the all-stars of the American League and the National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 10, 2007, at AT&T Park, the home of the NL's San Francisco Giants...
in San Francisco. At the All-Star break, the Royals had a record of 38-50 and the lowest team ERA in 13 years. On July 31, the Royals traded pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
Octavio Dotel
Octavio Dotel
Octavio Eduardo Dotel is a Domincan professional baseball pitcher who is currently a Free Agent....
to the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
for pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
Kyle Davies. The Royals went 13-12 in July, giving the team its first consecutive winning months since June and July 2003. Billy Butler
Billy Butler (baseball)
Billy Ray Butler is a Major League Baseball Designated Hitter for the Kansas City Royals. He has also played first base, left field and right field...
won the Rookie of the Month Award.
August
On August 1, manager Buddy BellBuddy Bell
David Gus "Buddy" Bell is a former third baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. After an 18-year career with four teams, most notably the Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers, he managed the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals for three seasons each...
announced his intention to resign following the 2007 season before a game against the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
. Also, about an hour before the first pitch, the Interstate 35W bridge over the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis collapsed with a death toll of at 13. Before the game, a moment of silence
Moment of silence
A moment of silence is the expression for a period of silent contemplation, prayer, reflection, or meditation. Similar to flying a flag at half-mast, a moment of silence is often a gesture of respect, particularly in mourning for those who have recently died or as part of a commemoration ceremony...
was held for the victims of the collapse. The team rescheduled their August 2 game against the Twins to the afternoon of August 31 for a double-header
Doubleheader (baseball)
A doubleheader is a set of two baseball games played between the same two teams on the same day in front of the same crowd. In addition, the term is often used unofficially to refer to a pair of games played by a team in a single day, but in front of different crowds and not in immediate...
. Brian Bannister
Brian Bannister
Brian Patrick Bannister is a former baseball starting pitcher who most recently pitched for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball.-Personal:...
won his second Rookie of the Month Award for the season. The Royals went 13-15 in August, completing a three-month stretch in which the team compiled a record of 41-39.
September
On September 12, the Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-3 to win their 63rd game, guaranteeing that they would not lose 100 games in 2007. The victory ended the team's string of three consecutive seasons of 100 losses of more from 2004-2006. While the Royals struggled with a 9-19 record in September, their overall record of 69-93 was the team's best finish since 2003.Roster
| 2007 Kansas City Royals | |||||||||
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| Roster | |||||||||
| Pitchers |
Catchers Infielders |
Outfielders |
Manager Coaches (hitting) (bench) (bullpen) (pitching) (first base) (third base) |
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Batting
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Batting average Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :... |
Mark Teahen Mark Teahen Mark Thomas Teahen is an American-Canadian professional baseball infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... |
.286 |
| HR Home run In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process... |
John Buck | 18 |
| RBI | Emil Brown Emil Brown Emil Quincy Brown is an American professional baseball player who is currently a free agent.-Career:... |
61 |
| R Run (baseball) In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured... |
David DeJesus David DeJesus David Christopher DeJesus is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball.-Career:DeJesus was raised in Manalapan Township, New Jersey, and played high school baseball at Manalapan High School. He was drafted out of high school by the New York Mets in... |
100 |
| H Hit (baseball) In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice.... |
David DeJesus David DeJesus David Christopher DeJesus is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball.-Career:DeJesus was raised in Manalapan Township, New Jersey, and played high school baseball at Manalapan High School. He was drafted out of high school by the New York Mets in... |
156 |
| SB Stolen base In baseball, a stolen base occurs when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base while the pitcher is delivering the ball to home plate... |
Alex Gordon Alex Gordon Alex Jonathan Gordon is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Kansas City Royals.-Early years:... |
14 |
Pitching
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W Win (baseball) In professional baseball, there are two types of decisions: a win and a loss . In each game, one pitcher on the winning team is awarded a win and one pitcher on the losing team is given a loss in their respective statistics. These pitchers are collectively known as the pitchers of record. Only... |
Brian Bannister Brian Bannister Brian Patrick Bannister is a former baseball starting pitcher who most recently pitched for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball.-Personal:... |
12 |
| L | Jorge de la Rosa Jorge de la Rosa Jorge Alberto de la Rosa Gonzalez is a starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies.-Minor leagues:... Gil Meche Gil Meche Gilbert Allen Meche is a former right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher. Shoulder and back problems caused the former first round pick to retire in at just 32 years old.-Early years:... |
12 |
| ERA Earned run average In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine... |
Gil Meche Gil Meche Gilbert Allen Meche is a former right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher. Shoulder and back problems caused the former first round pick to retire in at just 32 years old.-Early years:... |
3.69 |
| SO Strikeout In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters.... |
Gil Meche Gil Meche Gilbert Allen Meche is a former right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher. Shoulder and back problems caused the former first round pick to retire in at just 32 years old.-Early years:... |
149 |
| SV | Joakim Soria Joakim Soria Joakim Agustín Soria Ramos is a Mexican right-handed baseball relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball... |
17 |
| IP Innings pitched In baseball, innings pitched are the number of innings a pitcher has completed, measured by the number of batters and baserunners that are put out while the pitcher on the pitching mound in a game. Three outs made is equal to one inning pitched. One out counts as one-third of an inning, and two... |
Gil Meche Gil Meche Gilbert Allen Meche is a former right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher. Shoulder and back problems caused the former first round pick to retire in at just 32 years old.-Early years:... |
210 |
Stats as of September 26
Batting
| Stat | Player | Total | AL Rank | MLB Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Run (baseball) In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured... |
David DeJesus David DeJesus David Christopher DeJesus is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball.-Career:DeJesus was raised in Manalapan Township, New Jersey, and played high school baseball at Manalapan High School. He was drafted out of high school by the New York Mets in... |
100 | 13 | 26 |
| 3B Triple (baseball) In baseball, a triple is the act of a batter safely reaching third base after hitting the ball, with neither the benefit of a fielder's misplay nor another runner being put out on a fielder's choice.... |
David DeJesus David DeJesus David Christopher DeJesus is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball.-Career:DeJesus was raised in Manalapan Township, New Jersey, and played high school baseball at Manalapan High School. He was drafted out of high school by the New York Mets in... |
9 | 2 (tie) | 5 (tie) |
| G Games played Games played is a statistic used in team sports to indicate the total number of games in which a player has participated ; the statistic is generally applied irrespective of whatever portion of the game is contested.-Baseball:In baseball, the statistic applies also to players who, prior to a game,... |
David DeJesus David DeJesus David Christopher DeJesus is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball.-Career:DeJesus was raised in Manalapan Township, New Jersey, and played high school baseball at Manalapan High School. He was drafted out of high school by the New York Mets in... |
153 | 16 (tie) | 30 (tie) |
Pitching
| Stat | Player | Total | AL Rank | MLB Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERA Earned run average In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine... |
Gil Meche Gil Meche Gilbert Allen Meche is a former right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher. Shoulder and back problems caused the former first round pick to retire in at just 32 years old.-Early years:... |
3.69 | 14 | 24 |
| IP Innings pitched In baseball, innings pitched are the number of innings a pitcher has completed, measured by the number of batters and baserunners that are put out while the pitcher on the pitching mound in a game. Three outs made is equal to one inning pitched. One out counts as one-third of an inning, and two... |
Gil Meche Gil Meche Gilbert Allen Meche is a former right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher. Shoulder and back problems caused the former first round pick to retire in at just 32 years old.-Early years:... |
210 | 9 | 13 |
| G Games pitched In baseball statistics, games pitched is the number of games in which a player appears as a pitcher; a player who is announced as the pitcher must face at least one batter, although exceptions are made if the pitcher announced in the starting lineup is injured before facing a batter, perhaps while... |
Jimmy Gobble Jimmy Gobble Billy James Gobble is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently in the Colorado Rockies organization.-High school career:... |
72 | 6 | 25 |
Stats as of September 26
Awards and honors
- Mike Sweeney, Hutch AwardHutch AwardThe Hutch Award is given annually to an active Major League Baseball player who best exemplifies the fighting spirit and competitive desire of Fred Hutchinson...
2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 78th midseason exhibition between the all-stars of the American League and the National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 10, 2007, at AT&T Park, the home of the NL's San Francisco Giants...
- Gil Meche, Pitcher, Reserve
Farm system
- Class AAA: Omaha RoyalsOmaha RoyalsThe Omaha Storm Chasers are a United States minor league baseball team currently based in the Omaha suburb of Papillion, Nebraska. The team is the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals major league club and has been a member of the expanded Pacific Coast League since 1998. From 1969 to 1997,...
(Pacific Coast LeaguePacific Coast LeagueThe Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
; Mike JirscheleMike JirscheleMichael John Jirschele is the manager for the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball team, his 12th season in Omaha and 15th season as a minor league manager...
, manager) - Class AA: Wichita WranglersWichita WranglersThe Wichita Wranglers were a minor league baseball team based in Wichita, Kansas. The team, which played in the Texas League, was the Double-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals major-league club from 1995 to 2007, and of the San Diego Padres from 1987 to 1994. The Wranglers played in...
(Texas LeagueTexas LeagueThe Texas League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the South Central United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The league was founded in 1888 and ran through 1892...
; Tony Tijerina, manager) - Class A: Wilmington Blue RocksWilmington Blue RocksThe Wilmington Blue Rocks are a Minor League Baseball team located in Wilmington, Delaware. The Blue Rocks play in the Northern Division of the Carolina League.-Franchise history:...
(Carolina LeagueCarolina LeagueThe Carolina League is a minor league baseball affiliation which operates in the South Atlantic Coast of the United States. Before 2002, it was classified as a "High A" league, indicating its status as a Class A league with the highest level of competition within that classification, and the fifth...
; John MizerockJohn MizerockJohn Joseph Mizerock was a backup catcher for the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. He was the eighth overall pick in the 1979 draft.Since retiring as a player he has served as an interim manager and coach for the Kansas City Royals, and as a manager in the minor leagues.Mizerock managed...
, manager) - Class A: Burlington BeesBurlington BeesThe Burlington Bees are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Oakland Athletics, that plays in the Midwest League. Their home is in Burlington, Iowa.-History:...
(Midwest LeagueMidwest LeagueThe Midwest League is a Class-A minor league baseball league which operates in the Midwestern United States.-History:Six teams – the Belleville Stags, the Centralia Cubs, the Marion Indians, the Mattoon Indians or East Frankfort White Sox, the Mount Vernon Braves, and the West Frankfort...
; Jim Gabella, manager) - Rookie: Burlington RoyalsBurlington RoyalsThe Burlington Royals are a minor league baseball team in Burlington, North Carolina, USA. They are a Rookie-level team in the Appalachian League and have been a farm team of the Kansas City Royals since September 1, 2006. For the previous 21 years, the team had been affiliated with the Cleveland...
(Appalachian LeagueAppalachian LeagueThe Appalachian League is a Rookie-class minor league that began play in 1937 with one year of inactivity in 1956. From 1937 to 1962, it was a Class D League. Teams are located in the Appalachian regions of Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia and Tennessee...
; Darryl Kennedy, manager) - Rookie: AZL RoyalsArizona League RoyalsThe Arizona League Royals are a minor league baseball team in Surprise, Arizona, USA. They are a Class R team in the Arizona League and have been a farm team of the Kansas City Royals since 2003. The Royals play home games at Surprise Stadium. Opened in 2002, Surprise Stadium seats 10,500...
(Arizona LeagueArizona LeagueThe Arizona League is a minor league baseball league that operates in and around Phoenix, Arizona. It is a rookie-level professional baseball league run by Major League Baseball since 1989. Games are played at the spring training complexes of the team's parent organizations from mid-June until the...
; Lloyd Simmons, manager) - Rookie: Idaho Falls ChukarsIdaho Falls ChukarsThe Idaho Falls Chukars are a minor league baseball affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. They play in Idaho Falls, Idaho, at Melaleuca Field which holds 3,400 fans. The dimensions of the ball park are 340'left, 400'center, 350'right. The playing surface is Natural Grass...
(Pioneer League; Brian Rupp, manager)