Players who played for the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees
80 players
80 players have played for both the Kansas City Royals and the New York Yankees. Lou Piniella spent the most seasons with the two: 5 with the Kansas City Royals and 11 with the New York Yankees. On a roster now: Aroldis Chapman, Tim Hill, John Schreiber, Luke Weaver, and Ryan Yarbrough. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | KC | NYY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Piniella | DH | 1969–1973 · 5 seasons | 1974–1984 · 11 seasons |
| Larry Gura | SP | 1976–1984 · 9 seasons | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons |
| Carlos Ivan Beltran | OF | 1998–2004 · 7 seasons | 2014–2016 · 3 seasons |
| Johnny Damon | LF | 1995–2000 · 6 seasons | 2006–2009 · 4 seasons |
| Tom Gordon | RP | 1988–1995 · 8 seasons | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons |
| Billy Butler | DH | 2007–2014 · 8 seasons | 2016 · 1 season |
| Steve Farr | RP | 1985–1990 · 6 seasons | 1991–1993 · 3 seasons |
| Steve Balboni | DH | 1984–1987 · 4 seasons | 1981–1990 · 5 seasons |
| Aroldis Chapman | RP | 2023 · 1 season | 2016–2022 · 7 seasons |
| Ian Kennedy | RP | 2016–2020 · 5 seasons | 2007–2009 · 3 seasons |
| Joba Chamberlain | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2007–2013 · 7 seasons |
| Angel Berroa | SS | 2001–2007 · 7 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| David Cone | SP | 1986–1994 · 3 seasons | 1996–2000 · 5 seasons |
| Danny Tartabull | RF | 1987–1991 · 5 seasons | 1992–1994 · 3 seasons |
| Melky Cabrera | RF | 2011–2017 · 2 seasons | 2005–2009 · 5 seasons |
| Doug Bird | RP | 1973–1978 · 6 seasons | 1980 · 1 season |
| Lindy McDaniel | P | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons | 1969–1973 · 5 seasons |
| Chien-Ming Wang | RP | 2016 · 1 season | 2005–2009 · 5 seasons |
| Kyle Davies | RP | 2007–2011 · 5 seasons | 2015 · 1 season |
| Aaron Guiel | RF | 2002–2006 · 5 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Jason Grimsley | RP | 2001–2004 · 4 seasons | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons |
| Bucky Dent | SS | 1984 · 1 season | 1977–1981 · 5 seasons |
| Fran Healy | — | 1969–1975 · 4 seasons | 1977–1978 · 2 seasons |
| Tim Hill | RP | 2018–2019 · 2 seasons | 2024–2026 · 3 seasons |
| Raul Ibanez | RF | 2001–2014 · 4 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| Kyle Farnsworth | RP | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons |
| Kris Wilson | P | 2000–2003 · 4 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Sal Fasano | C | 1996–1999 · 4 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Chuck Knoblauch | LF | 2002 · 1 season | 1998–2001 · 4 seasons |
| Dennis Rasmussen | RP | 1993–1995 · 2 seasons | 1984–1986 · 3 seasons |
| Melido Perez | P | 1987 · 1 season | 1992–1995 · 4 seasons |
| Pat Sheridan | RF | 1981–1985 · 4 seasons | 1991 · 1 season |
| Don Slaught | C | 1982–1984 · 3 seasons | 1988–1989 · 2 seasons |
| Mike Armstrong | RP | 1982–1983 · 2 seasons | 1984–1986 · 3 seasons |
| Ken Wright | P | 1970–1973 · 4 seasons | 1974 · 1 season |
| John Schreiber | RP | 2024–2026 · 3 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Luke Weaver | RP | 2022 · 1 season | 2023–2025 · 3 seasons |
| Erik Kratz | C | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons | 2017–2020 · 2 seasons |
| Darrell May | RP | 2002–2004 · 3 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Felix Jose | RF | 1993–1995 · 3 seasons | 2000 · 1 season |
| Billy Brewer | RP | 1993–1995 · 3 seasons | 1996 · 1 season |
| Dennis Werth | 1B | 1982 · 1 season | 1979–1981 · 3 seasons |
| Bob Oliver | — | 1969–1971 · 3 seasons | 1975 · 1 season |
| Ryan Yarbrough | RP | 2023 · 1 season | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons |
| Anthony Misiewicz | RP | 2022 · 1 season | 2023–2024 · 2 seasons |
| Andrew Benintendi | DH | 2021–2022 · 2 seasons | 2022 · 1 season |
| Kendrys Morales | DH | 2015–2016 · 2 seasons | 2019 · 1 season |
| Jayson Nix | SS | 2014 · 1 season | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons |
| Wilson Betemit | SS | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2008 · 1 season |
| Sidney Ponson | SP | 2009 · 1 season | 2006–2008 · 2 seasons |
| Alberto Castillo | C | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons | 2002 · 1 season |
| Rey Sanchez | 2B | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Graeme Lloyd | RP | 2003 · 1 season | 1997–1998 · 2 seasons |
| Scott Pose | RF | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons | 1997 · 1 season |
| Chili Davis | DH | 1997 · 1 season | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons |
| Hal Morris | 1B | 1998 · 1 season | 1988–1989 · 2 seasons |
| Paul Zuvella | 3B | 1991 · 1 season | 1986–1987 · 2 seasons |
| Rusty Torres | DH | 1980 · 1 season | 1971–1972 · 2 seasons |
| Jim York | P | 1970–1971 · 2 seasons | 1976 · 1 season |
| Tony Solaita | — | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons | 1968 · 1 season |
| Ron Hansen | — | 1972 · 1 season | 1970–1971 · 2 seasons |
| Ellie Rodriguez | — | 1969–1970 · 2 seasons | 1968 · 1 season |
| Randal Grichuk | DH | 2025 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Rich Hill | SP | 2025 · 1 season | 2014 · 1 season |
| Jacob Barnes | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2022 · 1 season |
| Jeff Francis | RP | 2011 · 1 season | 2014 · 1 season |
| Brett Tomko | SP | 2008 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Doug Mientkiewicz | 1B | 2006 · 1 season | 2007 · 1 season |
| Octavio Dotel | RP | 2007 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Kelly Stinnett | C | 2004 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Terrence Long | CF | 2005 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Rondell White | LF | 2003 · 1 season | 2002 · 1 season |
| Donzell McDonald | LF | 2002 · 1 season | 2001 · 1 season |
| Chris Turner | C | 1998 · 1 season | 2000 · 1 season |
| Danny Rios | RP | 1998 · 1 season | 1997 · 1 season |
| Scott Bankhead | RP | 1986 · 1 season | 1995 · 1 season |
| Andy McGaffigan | RP | 1991 · 1 season | 1981 · 1 season |
| Pete Filson | SP | 1990 · 1 season | 1987 · 1 season |
| Rich Dotson | SP | 1990 · 1 season | 1988 · 1 season |
| Ruppert Jones | DH | 1976 · 1 season | 1980 · 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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