Players who played for the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals
63 players
63 players have played for both the Houston Astros and the Kansas City Royals. Terry Puhl spent the most seasons with the two: 14 with the Houston Astros and 1 with the Kansas City Royals. On a roster now: Nelson Velazquez, Craig Kimbrel, and Nate Pearson. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | HOU | KC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Puhl | DH | 1977–1990 · 14 seasons | 1991 · 1 season |
| Zack Greinke | SP | 2019–2021 · 3 seasons | 2004–2023 · 9 seasons |
| John Mayberry | 1B | 1968–1971 · 4 seasons | 1972–1977 · 6 seasons |
| Carlos Ivan Beltran | OF | 2004–2017 · 2 seasons | 1998–2004 · 7 seasons |
| Yuli Gurriel | 1B | 2016–2022 · 7 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Humberto Quintero | C | 2005–2011 · 7 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| Hipolito Pichardo | RP | 2002 · 1 season | 1992–1998 · 7 seasons |
| Mike Magnante | RP | 1997–1998 · 2 seasons | 1991–1996 · 6 seasons |
| Luis Pujols | C | 1977–1983 · 7 seasons | 1984 · 1 season |
| Martin Maldonado | C | 2018–2023 · 6 seasons | 2019 · 1 season |
| Bruce Chen | SP | 2003 · 1 season | 2009–2014 · 6 seasons |
| Tim Byrdak | RP | 2008–2010 · 3 seasons | 1998–2000 · 3 seasons |
| Octavio Dotel | RP | 2000–2004 · 5 seasons | 2007 · 1 season |
| Jose Lima | SP | 1997–2000 · 4 seasons | 2003–2005 · 2 seasons |
| Cesar Geronimo | CF | 1969–1971 · 3 seasons | 1981–1983 · 3 seasons |
| Jim York | P | 1972–1975 · 4 seasons | 1970–1971 · 2 seasons |
| Chris Zachary | P | 1963–1967 · 5 seasons | 1969 · 1 season |
| Jordan Lyles | RP | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons | 2023–2024 · 2 seasons |
| Felipe Paulino | SP | 2007–2010 · 3 seasons | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons |
| Brandon Duckworth | SP | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons |
| Runelvys Hernandez | SP | 2008 · 1 season | 2002–2006 · 4 seasons |
| Scott Elarton | SP | 1998–2000 · 3 seasons | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons |
| Rusty Meacham | RP | 2000 · 1 season | 1992–1995 · 4 seasons |
| Sean Berry | 3B | 1996–1998 · 3 seasons | 1990–1991 · 2 seasons |
| Frank DiPino | RP | 1982–1985 · 4 seasons | 1993 · 1 season |
| Lee May | 1B | 1972–1974 · 3 seasons | 1981–1982 · 2 seasons |
| Chuck Harrison | — | 1965–1967 · 3 seasons | 1969–1971 · 2 seasons |
| Dylan Coleman | RP | 2024 · 1 season | 2021–2023 · 3 seasons |
| Robbie Grossman | RF | 2013–2015 · 3 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Will Smith | RP | 2022 · 1 season | 2012–2024 · 3 seasons |
| Jimmy Santiago Paredes | LF | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Justin Maxwell | CF | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Jeff Fulchino | RP | 2009–2011 · 3 seasons | 2008 · 1 season |
| Jeff Keppinger | 2B | 2009–2011 · 3 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Gregg Zaun | C | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons |
| Floyd Bannister | RP | 1977–1978 · 2 seasons | 1988–1989 · 2 seasons |
| Mike LaCoss | RP | 1982–1984 · 3 seasons | 1985 · 1 season |
| Leon Roberts | RF | 1976–1977 · 2 seasons | 1983–1984 · 2 seasons |
| Nelson Velazquez | LF | 2026 · 1 season | 2023–2024 · 2 seasons |
| Jake Odorizzi | SP | 2021–2022 · 2 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| Erik Kratz | C | 2016 · 1 season | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons |
| Kyle Farnsworth | RP | 2014 · 1 season | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons |
| Miguel Tejada | 2B | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Jason Bourgeois | OF | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| Angel Sanchez | 2B | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Jason Smith | 2B | 2009 · 1 season | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons |
| Doug Henry | RP | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons | 2001 · 1 season |
| Aurelio Lopez | RP | 1986–1987 · 2 seasons | 1974 · 1 season |
| Bob Stinson | C | 1972 · 1 season | 1975–1976 · 2 seasons |
| Joe Hoerner | P | 1963–1964 · 2 seasons | 1974 · 1 season |
| Craig Kimbrel | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Nate Pearson | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Norichika Aoki | RF | 2017 · 1 season | 2014 · 1 season |
| Carlos Pena | 1B | 2013 · 1 season | 2013 · 1 season |
| Juan Gutierrez | RP | 2007 · 1 season | 2013 · 1 season |
| Philip Humber | SP | 2013 · 1 season | 2010 · 1 season |
| Rick Ankiel | CF | 2013 · 1 season | 2010 · 1 season |
| Josh Anderson | CF | 2007 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Joe McEwing | 2B | 2006 · 1 season | 2005 · 1 season |
| Paul Bako | C | 1999 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Alvin Morman | RP | 1996 · 1 season | 1999 · 1 season |
| Mitch Williams | RP | 1994 · 1 season | 1997 · 1 season |
| Dan Schatzeder | RP | 1989 · 1 season | 1991 · 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.