Players who played for the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals
82 players
82 players have played for both the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals. Kirk Gibson spent the most seasons with the two: 12 with the Detroit Tigers and 1 with the Kansas City Royals. On a roster now: Alex Lange, John Schreiber, Michael Lorenzen, and Brewer Hicklen. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | DET | KC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Gibson | DH | 1979–1995 · 12 seasons | 1991 · 1 season |
| Omar Rafael Infante | 2B | 2002–2013 · 8 seasons | 2014–2016 · 3 seasons |
| Joakim Soria | RP | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons | 2007–2017 · 7 seasons |
| Joe Randa | 3B | 1998 · 1 season | 1995–2004 · 8 seasons |
| Lynn Jones | DH | 1979–1983 · 5 seasons | 1984–1986 · 3 seasons |
| Aurelio Lopez | RP | 1979–1985 · 7 seasons | 1974 · 1 season |
| Johnny Damon | LF | 2010 · 1 season | 1995–2000 · 6 seasons |
| Jamie Walker | RP | 2002–2006 · 5 seasons | 1997–1998 · 2 seasons |
| Gary Thurman | CF | 1993 · 1 season | 1987–1992 · 6 seasons |
| Pat Sheridan | RF | 1986–1988 · 3 seasons | 1981–1985 · 4 seasons |
| Al Cowens | DH | 1981 · 1 season | 1974–1979 · 6 seasons |
| Alex Lange | RP | 2021–2025 · 5 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Louis Coleman | RP | 2018 · 1 season | 2011–2015 · 5 seasons |
| Al Alburquerque | RP | 2011–2015 · 5 seasons | 2017 · 1 season |
| Chad Durbin | RP | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons | 1999–2002 · 4 seasons |
| Jose Lima | SP | 1994–2002 · 4 seasons | 2003–2005 · 2 seasons |
| Dean Palmer | DH | 1999–2003 · 5 seasons | 1998 · 1 season |
| Shane Halter | 3B | 2000–2003 · 4 seasons | 1997–1998 · 2 seasons |
| John Schreiber | RP | 2019–2020 · 2 seasons | 2024–2026 · 3 seasons |
| Mike Aviles | SS | 2016 · 1 season | 2008–2011 · 4 seasons |
| Brayan Pena | C | 2013 · 1 season | 2009–2012 · 4 seasons |
| Roman Colon | RP | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons | 2009–2012 · 3 seasons |
| Adam Bernero | RP | 2000–2003 · 4 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Bob Hamelin | 1B | 1997 · 1 season | 1993–1996 · 4 seasons |
| Rusty Meacham | RP | 1991 · 1 season | 1992–1995 · 4 seasons |
| Jerry Don Gleaton | RP | 1990–1991 · 2 seasons | 1987–1989 · 3 seasons |
| Jim Rooker | SP | 1968 · 1 season | 1969–1972 · 4 seasons |
| Dave Wickersham | P | 1964–1967 · 4 seasons | 1969 · 1 season |
| Wily Peralta | RP | 2021–2022 · 2 seasons | 2018–2019 · 2 seasons |
| Carlos Pena | 1B | 2003–2005 · 3 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Kyle Farnsworth | RP | 2005–2008 · 2 seasons | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons |
| Denny Bautista | SP | 2008 · 1 season | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons |
| Jason Smith | 2B | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons |
| Tim Byrdak | RP | 2007 · 1 season | 1998–2000 · 3 seasons |
| Alexis Gomez | OF | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons | 2002–2004 · 2 seasons |
| Matt Stairs | 1B | 2006 · 1 season | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons |
| Craig Paquette | 1B | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons | 1996–1997 · 2 seasons |
| Chad Kreuter | C | 1992–1994 · 3 seasons | 1999 · 1 season |
| Tim Belcher | SP | 1994 · 1 season | 1996–1998 · 3 seasons |
| Mark Huismann | RP | 1988 · 1 season | 1983–1985 · 3 seasons |
| Scotti Madison | 3B | 1985–1986 · 2 seasons | 1987–1988 · 2 seasons |
| Leon Roberts | RF | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons | 1983–1984 · 2 seasons |
| Michael Lorenzen | SP | 2023 · 1 season | 2024–2025 · 2 seasons |
| Robbie Grossman | RF | 2021–2022 · 2 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Joba Chamberlain | RP | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons | 2015 · 1 season |
| Octavio Dotel | RP | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons | 2007 · 1 season |
| Wilson Betemit | SS | 2011 · 1 season | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons |
| Neifi Perez | SS | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons | 2002 · 1 season |
| Rondell White | LF | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons | 2003 · 1 season |
| A.J. Hinch | C | 2003 · 1 season | 2001–2002 · 2 seasons |
| Allen McDill | RP | 2000 · 1 season | 1997–1998 · 2 seasons |
| Gregg Jefferies | 1B | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons | 1992 · 1 season |
| Phil Hiatt | 3B | 1996 · 1 season | 1993–1995 · 2 seasons |
| Storm Davis | RP | 1994 · 1 season | 1990–1991 · 2 seasons |
| Dan Schatzeder | RP | 1980–1981 · 2 seasons | 1991 · 1 season |
| Dave Gumpert | RP | 1982–1983 · 2 seasons | 1987 · 1 season |
| Connor Seabold | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Brewer Hicklen | RF | 2025 · 1 season | 2022 · 1 season |
| Mark Canha | LF | 2024 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Anthony Misiewicz | RP | 2023 · 1 season | 2022 · 1 season |
| Jacob Barnes | RP | 2022 · 1 season | 2019 · 1 season |
| Trevor Rosenthal | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2020 · 1 season |
| Neftali Feliz | P | 2015 · 1 season | 2017 · 1 season |
| Matt Treanor | C | 2009 · 1 season | 2011 · 1 season |
| Josh Anderson | CF | 2009 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Hideo Nomo | SP | 2000 · 1 season | 2008 · 1 season |
| Mark Redman | SP | 2002 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Paul Bako | C | 1998 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Al Levine | RP | 2004 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| Damian Jackson | CF | 2002 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Juan Alberto Gonzalez | — | 2000 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Mike DiFelice | C | 2004 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| Ernie Young | CF | 2003 · 1 season | 1998 · 1 season |
| Jarrod Patterson | 3B | 2001 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| Doug Bochtler | RP | 1998 · 1 season | 2000 · 1 season |
| Randy Veres | RP | 1996 · 1 season | 1997 · 1 season |
| Vince Coleman | LF | 1997 · 1 season | 1994 · 1 season |
| Bob Melvin | C | 1985 · 1 season | 1992 · 1 season |
| Bob Stoddard | RP | 1985 · 1 season | 1987 · 1 season |
| Ruppert Jones | DH | 1984 · 1 season | 1976 · 1 season |
| Jim Nettles | CF | 1974 · 1 season | 1979 · 1 season |
| Chris Zachary | P | 1972 · 1 season | 1969 · 1 season |
Regular season, under every name each club has played as. A season split by a trade counts for both clubs where the game logs reach it (NBA from 1993-94, NFL 1994, NHL 1996, MLB 2001). Longest stay with the two first.