Players who played for the Kansas City Royals and Philadelphia Phillies
85 players
85 players have played for both the Kansas City Royals and the Philadelphia Phillies. Mike Sweeney spent the most seasons with the two: 13 with the Kansas City Royals and 1 with the Philadelphia Phillies. On a roster now: Jonathan Bowlan, Nolan Hoffman, Michael Lorenzen, Craig Kimbrel, and Trevor Richards. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | KC | PHI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Sweeney | 1B | 1995–2007 · 13 seasons | 2010 · 1 season |
| Cookie Rojas | — | 1971–1977 · 7 seasons | 1963–1969 · 7 seasons |
| Bob Boone | C | 1989–1990 · 2 seasons | 1972–1981 · 10 seasons |
| Tom Gordon | RP | 1988–1995 · 8 seasons | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons |
| Ryan Madson | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2003–2011 · 9 seasons |
| Jim Eisenreich | LF | 1987–1992 · 6 seasons | 1993–1996 · 4 seasons |
| Whit Merrifield | 2B | 2016–2022 · 7 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Chad Durbin | RP | 1999–2002 · 4 seasons | 2008–2013 · 4 seasons |
| Ricky Bottalico | RP | 2000 · 1 season | 1994–2002 · 7 seasons |
| Steve Jeltz | 2B | 1990 · 1 season | 1983–1989 · 7 seasons |
| Brad Keller | RP | 2018–2023 · 6 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Maikel Franco | 3B | 2020 · 1 season | 2014–2019 · 6 seasons |
| Andres Blanco | 3B | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons | 2014–2017 · 4 seasons |
| Raul Ibanez | RF | 2001–2014 · 4 seasons | 2009–2011 · 3 seasons |
| Jason Grimsley | RP | 2001–2004 · 4 seasons | 1989–1991 · 3 seasons |
| Danny Jackson | SP | 1983–1987 · 5 seasons | 1993–1994 · 2 seasons |
| Jerry Martin | 1B | 1982–1983 · 2 seasons | 1974–1978 · 5 seasons |
| Grant Jackson | RP | 1982 · 1 season | 1965–1970 · 6 seasons |
| Doug Bird | RP | 1973–1978 · 6 seasons | 1979 · 1 season |
| Matt Strahm | RP | 2016–2026 · 3 seasons | 2023–2025 · 3 seasons |
| Erik Kratz | C | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons | 2011–2015 · 4 seasons |
| Joe Blanton | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2008–2012 · 5 seasons |
| Brandon Duckworth | SP | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons | 2001–2003 · 3 seasons |
| Desi Relaford | SS | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons | 1996–1999 · 4 seasons |
| Danny Tartabull | RF | 1987–1991 · 5 seasons | 1997 · 1 season |
| Mike Williams | RP | 1997 · 1 season | 1992–1996 · 5 seasons |
| Lonnie Smith | DH | 1986–1987 · 2 seasons | 1978–1981 · 4 seasons |
| Jake Diekman | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2012–2015 · 4 seasons |
| Jason Vargas | SP | 2014–2017 · 4 seasons | 2019 · 1 season |
| Robinson Tejeda | RP | 2008–2011 · 4 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Matt Stairs | 1B | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons |
| Sal Fasano | C | 1996–1999 · 4 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Michael Tucker | RF | 1995–2003 · 4 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Jose Santiago | RP | 1997–2000 · 4 seasons | 2002 · 1 season |
| Billy Brewer | RP | 1993–1995 · 3 seasons | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons |
| Jose DeJesus | SP | 1988–1994 · 3 seasons | 1990–1991 · 2 seasons |
| Gene Garber | RP | 1973–1988 · 2 seasons | 1975–1977 · 3 seasons |
| Jonathan Bowlan | RP | 2023–2025 · 3 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Ben Lively | SP | 2018–2019 · 2 seasons | 2017–2018 · 2 seasons |
| Jeff Francoeur | LF | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons | 2015 · 1 season |
| Sean O'Sullivan | SP | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons |
| Ross Gload | 1B | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons |
| Jose Offerman | 1B | 1996–1998 · 3 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Gregg Jefferies | 1B | 1992 · 1 season | 1995–1997 · 3 seasons |
| Mitch Williams | RP | 1997 · 1 season | 1991–1993 · 3 seasons |
| Mark W. Davis | RP | 1990–1991 · 2 seasons | 1980–1981 · 2 seasons |
| Joe Hoerner | P | 1974 · 1 season | 1970–1975 · 3 seasons |
| Carlos Estevez | RP | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Nolan Hoffman | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons |
| Michael Lorenzen | SP | 2024–2025 · 2 seasons | 2023 · 1 season |
| Carlos Santana | 1B | 2021–2022 · 2 seasons | 2018 · 1 season |
| David Lough | LF | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons | 2016 · 1 season |
| Shawn Camp | RP | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| A.J. Hinch | C | 2001–2002 · 2 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Roberto Hernandez | RP | 2001–2002 · 2 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Tom Prince | C | 2003 · 1 season | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons |
| Paul Byrd | SP | 2002 · 1 season | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons |
| Scott Service | RP | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons | 1988 · 1 season |
| Jay Baller | RP | 1990 · 1 season | 1982–1992 · 2 seasons |
| Ken Brett | RP | 1980–1981 · 2 seasons | 1973 · 1 season |
| Craig Kimbrel | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2023 · 1 season |
| Trevor Richards | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Mike Morin | RP | 2017 · 1 season | 2019 · 1 season |
| Jose Bautista | RF | 2004 · 1 season | 2018 · 1 season |
| Brandon Moss | RF | 2017 · 1 season | 2011 · 1 season |
| Daniel Nava | RF | 2016 · 1 season | 2017 · 1 season |
| Jimmy Santiago Paredes | LF | 2014 · 1 season | 2016 · 1 season |
| Jayson Nix | SS | 2014 · 1 season | 2014 · 1 season |
| Humberto Quintero | C | 2012 · 1 season | 2013 · 1 season |
| Paul Bako | C | 2006 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Les Walrond | RP | 2003 · 1 season | 2008 · 1 season |
| Rudy Seanez | RP | 2004 · 1 season | 2008 · 1 season |
| Adam Bernero | RP | 2006 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Jeff Conine | 1B | 1998 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Endy Chavez | RF | 2001 · 1 season | 2005 · 1 season |
| Benito Santiago | C | 2004 · 1 season | 1996 · 1 season |
| Kelly Stinnett | C | 2004 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| Paul Abbott | SP | 2003 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Jeff Grotewold | DH | 1995 · 1 season | 1992 · 1 season |
| Mark Ryal | LF | 1982 · 1 season | 1989 · 1 season |
| Rawly Eastwick | RP | 1980 · 1 season | 1979 · 1 season |
| Todd Cruz | 3B | 1979 · 1 season | 1978 · 1 season |
| Wayne Simpson | P | 1973 · 1 season | 1975 · 1 season |
| Mike Jackson | P | 1972 · 1 season | 1970 · 1 season |
| Bill Sorrell | — | 1970 · 1 season | 1965 · 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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