Players who played for the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins
67 players
67 players have played for both the Kansas City Royals and the Minnesota Twins. Harmon Killebrew spent the most seasons with the two: 1 with the Kansas City Royals and 21 with the Minnesota Twins. On a roster now: Randy Dobnak, Scott Blewett, and Trevor Richards. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | KC | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmon Killebrew | — | 1975 · 1 season | 1954–1974 · 21 seasons |
| Greg Gagne | SS | 1993–1995 · 3 seasons | 1983–1992 · 10 seasons |
| Denny Hocking | SS | 2005 · 1 season | 1993–2003 · 11 seasons |
| Gary Gaetti | DH | 1994–1995 · 2 seasons | 1981–1990 · 10 seasons |
| Tyler Duffey | RP | 2024 · 1 season | 2015–2022 · 8 seasons |
| Jim Eisenreich | LF | 1987–1992 · 6 seasons | 1982–1984 · 3 seasons |
| Tom Burgmeier | RP | 1969–1973 · 5 seasons | 1974–1977 · 4 seasons |
| Drew Butera | C | 2015–2018 · 4 seasons | 2010–2013 · 4 seasons |
| Doug Mientkiewicz | 1B | 2006 · 1 season | 1998–2004 · 7 seasons |
| Chuck Knoblauch | LF | 2002 · 1 season | 1991–1997 · 7 seasons |
| Scott Leius | 1B | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons | 1990–1995 · 6 seasons |
| Jerry Terrell | 3B | 1978–1980 · 3 seasons | 1973–1977 · 5 seasons |
| Joe Mays | SP | 2006 · 1 season | 1999–2005 · 6 seasons |
| Steve Braun | CF | 1979 · 1 season | 1971–1976 · 6 seasons |
| Randy Dobnak | SP | 2026 · 1 season | 2019–2025 · 5 seasons |
| Josh Staumont | RP | 2019–2023 · 5 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Ervin Santana | SP | 2013–2021 · 2 seasons | 2015–2018 · 4 seasons |
| Jeff Reboulet | 2B | 2000 · 1 season | 1992–1996 · 5 seasons |
| Bill Butler | P | 1969–1971 · 3 seasons | 1974–1977 · 3 seasons |
| Ted Abernathy | P | 1971–1972 · 2 seasons | 1955–1960 · 4 seasons |
| Jorge Lopez | RP | 2018–2020 · 3 seasons | 2022–2023 · 2 seasons |
| Jose Mijares | RP | 2012 · 1 season | 2008–2011 · 4 seasons |
| Pete Filson | SP | 1990 · 1 season | 1982–1985 · 4 seasons |
| Tom Hall | P | 1977 · 1 season | 1968–1971 · 4 seasons |
| Scott Blewett | RP | 2020–2021 · 2 seasons | 2024–2025 · 2 seasons |
| Robbie Grossman | RF | 2024 · 1 season | 2016–2018 · 3 seasons |
| Jake Odorizzi | SP | 2012 · 1 season | 2018–2020 · 3 seasons |
| Danny Valencia | 3B | 2014 · 1 season | 2010–2012 · 3 seasons |
| Josh Willingham | LF | 2014 · 1 season | 2012–2014 · 3 seasons |
| Liam Hendriks | RP | 2014 · 1 season | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons |
| Ron Mahay | RP | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons |
| Justin Huber | 1B | 2005–2007 · 3 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Dennys Reyes | RP | 2004 · 1 season | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons |
| Jose Offerman | 1B | 1996–1998 · 3 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Paul Abbott | SP | 2003 · 1 season | 1990–1992 · 3 seasons |
| Tom Prince | C | 2003 · 1 season | 2001–2003 · 3 seasons |
| Dave McCarty | 1B | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons | 1993–1994 · 2 seasons |
| Bombo Rivera | CF | 1982 · 1 season | 1978–1980 · 3 seasons |
| Jim Nettles | CF | 1979 · 1 season | 1970–1972 · 3 seasons |
| Sandy Valdespino | — | 1971 · 1 season | 1965–1967 · 3 seasons |
| Jackie Hernandez | — | 1969–1970 · 2 seasons | 1967–1968 · 2 seasons |
| Pat Kelly | DH | 1969–1970 · 2 seasons | 1967–1968 · 2 seasons |
| Carlos Santana | 1B | 2021–2022 · 2 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Michael A. Taylor | RF | 2021–2022 · 2 seasons | 2023 · 1 season |
| Brent Rooker | DH | 2022 · 1 season | 2020–2021 · 2 seasons |
| Kendrys Morales | DH | 2015–2016 · 2 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Jamey Carroll | 3B | 2013 · 1 season | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons |
| Dusty Hughes | RP | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons | 2011 · 1 season |
| Philip Humber | SP | 2010 · 1 season | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons |
| Rondell White | LF | 2003 · 1 season | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons |
| Mark Redman | SP | 2006 · 1 season | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons |
| Matt Kinney | P | 2004 · 1 season | 2000–2002 · 2 seasons |
| Rick Reed | SP | 1992 · 1 season | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons |
| Chili Davis | DH | 1997 · 1 season | 1991–1992 · 2 seasons |
| Anthony Misiewicz | RP | 2022 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Rich Hill | SP | 2025 · 1 season | 2020 · 1 season |
| Trevor Richards | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Billy Hamilton | RF | 2019 · 1 season | 2022 · 1 season |
| Homer Bailey | SP | 2019 · 1 season | 2020 · 1 season |
| Mike Morin | RP | 2017 · 1 season | 2019 · 1 season |
| Blaine Boyer | RP | 2018 · 1 season | 2015 · 1 season |
| Dillon Gee | RP | 2016 · 1 season | 2017 · 1 season |
| Yohan Jose Pino | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2014 · 1 season |
| Bobby Keppel | RP | 2006 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Sidney Ponson | SP | 2009 · 1 season | 2007 · 1 season |
| Brent Abernathy | 2B | 2003 · 1 season | 2005 · 1 season |
| Randy Bass | 1B | 1978 · 1 season | 1977 · 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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