1997 Kansas City Royals season
The 1997 Kansas City Royals season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Royals finishing 5th in the American League Central with a record of 67 wins and 94 losses.Offseason
- October 28, 1996: Mike Bovee and Mark Gubicza were traded by the Royals to the Anaheim Angels for Chili Davis.
- December 13, 1996: Jeff Granger, Joe Randa, Jeff Wallace, and Jeff Martin were traded by the Royals to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jay Bell and Jeff King.
- December 16, 1996: Scott Cooper was signed as a free agent by the Royals.
- January 16, 1997: Ryan Thompson signed as a free agent by the Royals.
- January 28, 1997: Melvin Bunch was traded by the Royals to the Montreal Expos for Yamil Benítez.
- March 4, 1997: Doug Linton was released by the Royals.
- March 26, 1997: Ryan Thompson was released by the Royals.
- March 26, 1997: Bob Hamelin was released by the Royals.
- March 27, 1997: Michael Tucker and Keith Lockhart were traded to the Atlanta Braves for Jermaine Dye and Jamie Walker.
Regular season
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Notable transactions
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
| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
| 31 | 101 | 26 | .257 | 2 | 9 |
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
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Lansing
