Players who played for the Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Dodgers
75 players
75 players have played for both the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Zack Greinke spent the most seasons with the two: 9 with the Kansas City Royals and 3 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. On a roster now: Kris Bubic, Tony Gonsolin, Ryan Yarbrough, and Craig Kimbrel. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | KC | LAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Greinke | SP | 2004–2023 · 9 seasons | 2013–2015 · 3 seasons |
| Brent Mayne | C | 1990–2003 · 8 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Jose Offerman | 1B | 1996–1998 · 3 seasons | 1990–1995 · 6 seasons |
| Chris Gwynn | RF | 1992–1993 · 2 seasons | 1987–1995 · 7 seasons |
| Bill Buckner | 1B | 1989 · 1 season | 1969–1976 · 8 seasons |
| Kris Bubic | SP | 2020–2026 · 7 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Jonathan Broxton | RP | 2012 · 1 season | 2005–2011 · 7 seasons |
| Mike MacDougal | RP | 2001–2006 · 6 seasons | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons |
| Angel Berroa | SS | 2001–2007 · 7 seasons | 2008 · 1 season |
| Tim Belcher | SP | 1996–1998 · 3 seasons | 1987–1991 · 5 seasons |
| Tony Gonsolin | SP | 2026 · 1 season | 2019–2025 · 6 seasons |
| Scott Alexander | RP | 2015–2017 · 3 seasons | 2018–2021 · 4 seasons |
| Hideo Nomo | SP | 2008 · 1 season | 1995–2004 · 6 seasons |
| Mark Grudzielanek | 2B | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons | 1999–2002 · 4 seasons |
| Odalis Perez | SP | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons | 2002–2006 · 5 seasons |
| Tom Goodwin | LF | 1994–1996 · 3 seasons | 1991–2001 · 4 seasons |
| Joe Beckwith | RP | 1984–1985 · 2 seasons | 1979–1986 · 5 seasons |
| Drew Butera | C | 2015–2018 · 4 seasons | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Louis Coleman | RP | 2011–2015 · 5 seasons | 2016 · 1 season |
| Tom Prince | C | 2003 · 1 season | 1994–1998 · 5 seasons |
| Rich Hill | SP | 2025 · 1 season | 2016–2019 · 4 seasons |
| J.P. Howell | RP | 2005 · 1 season | 2013–2016 · 4 seasons |
| Scott Mullen | SP | 2000–2003 · 4 seasons | 2003 · 1 season |
| Greg Gagne | SS | 1993–1995 · 3 seasons | 1996–1997 · 2 seasons |
| Jorge Orta | DH | 1984–1987 · 4 seasons | 1982 · 1 season |
| Joe Simpson | 1B | 1983 · 1 season | 1975–1978 · 4 seasons |
| Jim Campanis | — | 1969–1970 · 2 seasons | 1966–1968 · 3 seasons |
| Alberto Callaspo | 2B | 2008–2010 · 3 seasons | 2015 · 1 season |
| Joel Peralta | RP | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons | 2015 · 1 season |
| Jamey Wright | RP | 2003–2009 · 2 seasons | 2012–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Rudy Seanez | RP | 2004 · 1 season | 1994–2007 · 3 seasons |
| Elmer Dessens | RP | 2006 · 1 season | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons |
| Chad Kreuter | C | 1999 · 1 season | 2000–2002 · 3 seasons |
| Kirk Gibson | DH | 1991 · 1 season | 1988–1990 · 3 seasons |
| Bob Stinson | C | 1975–1976 · 2 seasons | 1969–1970 · 2 seasons |
| Gail Hopkins | — | 1971–1973 · 3 seasons | 1974 · 1 season |
| Luis Alcaraz | — | 1969–1970 · 2 seasons | 1967–1968 · 2 seasons |
| Will Klein | RP | 2024 · 1 season | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons |
| Ryan Yarbrough | RP | 2023 · 1 season | 2023–2024 · 2 seasons |
| Peter Moylan | RP | 2016–2017 · 2 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Edinson Volquez | SP | 2015–2016 · 2 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Jesse Chavez | RP | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2016 · 1 season |
| Joe Blanton | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2012–2016 · 2 seasons |
| Miguel Olivo | C | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Jamey Carroll | 3B | 2013 · 1 season | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons |
| Tony Abreu | 2B | 2012 · 1 season | 2007–2009 · 2 seasons |
| Wilson Betemit | SS | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Brett Tomko | SP | 2008 · 1 season | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons |
| Roberto Hernandez | RP | 2001–2002 · 2 seasons | 2007 · 1 season |
| Jose Lima | SP | 2003–2005 · 2 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Wilton Guerrero | 2B | 2004 · 1 season | 1996–1997 · 2 seasons |
| Jeff Reboulet | 2B | 2000 · 1 season | 2001–2002 · 2 seasons |
| Phil Hiatt | 3B | 1993–1995 · 2 seasons | 2001 · 1 season |
| Trenidad Hubbard | CF | 2001 · 1 season | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons |
| Hubie Brooks | DH | 1993–1994 · 2 seasons | 1990 · 1 season |
| Butch Davis | RF | 1983–1984 · 2 seasons | 1991 · 1 season |
| Brad Wellman | 2B | 1988–1989 · 2 seasons | 1987 · 1 season |
| Rudy Law | DH | 1986 · 1 season | 1978–1980 · 2 seasons |
| Ellie Rodriguez | — | 1969–1970 · 2 seasons | 1976 · 1 season |
| Craig Kimbrel | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2022 · 1 season |
| Cavan Biggio | 1B | 2025 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Hanser Alberto | 3B | 2021 · 1 season | 2022 · 1 season |
| Ryan Madson | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2018 · 1 season |
| Brett Eibner | RF | 2016 · 1 season | 2017 · 1 season |
| Clint Robinson | 1B | 2012 · 1 season | 2014 · 1 season |
| Matt Treanor | C | 2011 · 1 season | 2012 · 1 season |
| Octavio Dotel | RP | 2007 · 1 season | 2010 · 1 season |
| Scott Podsednik | LF | 2010 · 1 season | 2010 · 1 season |
| Doug Mientkiewicz | 1B | 2006 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Lance Carter | RP | 1999 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Paul Bako | C | 2006 · 1 season | 2005 · 1 season |
| Dennys Reyes | RP | 2004 · 1 season | 1997 · 1 season |
| Doug Bochtler | RP | 2000 · 1 season | 1999 · 1 season |
| Brent Cookson | LF | 1995 · 1 season | 1999 · 1 season |
| Nelson Liriano | 2B | 1991 · 1 season | 1997 · 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.
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