Players who played for the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers
95 players
95 players have played for both the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers. Juan Alberto Gonzalez spent the most seasons with the two: 1 with the Kansas City Royals and 13 with the Texas Rangers. On a roster now: Jakob Junis, Nicky Lopez, Michael Lorenzen, Elias Diaz, and Aroldis Chapman. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | KC | TEX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Alberto Gonzalez | — | 2004 · 1 season | 1989–2003 · 13 seasons |
| Jim Sundberg | C | 1985–1986 · 2 seasons | 1974–1989 · 11 seasons |
| Greg Holland | P | 2010–2021 · 8 seasons | 2022 · 1 season |
| Joakim Soria | RP | 2007–2017 · 7 seasons | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Neftali Feliz | P | 2017 · 1 season | 2009–2015 · 7 seasons |
| Carlos Ivan Beltran | OF | 1998–2004 · 7 seasons | 2016 · 1 season |
| Dean Palmer | DH | 1998 · 1 season | 1989–1996 · 7 seasons |
| Curtis Wilkerson | 2B | 1992–1993 · 2 seasons | 1983–1988 · 6 seasons |
| Dave Nelson | — | 1976–1977 · 2 seasons | 1970–1975 · 6 seasons |
| Edinson Volquez | SP | 2015–2016 · 2 seasons | 2005–2020 · 5 seasons |
| Bruce Chen | SP | 2009–2014 · 6 seasons | 2007 · 1 season |
| Luis Mendoza | SP | 2010–2013 · 4 seasons | 2007–2009 · 3 seasons |
| Esteban German | 2B | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons | 2005–2011 · 4 seasons |
| Robinson Tejeda | RP | 2008–2011 · 4 seasons | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons |
| Ron Mahay | RP | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons | 2003–2007 · 5 seasons |
| Charlie Leibrandt | SP | 1984–1989 · 6 seasons | 1993 · 1 season |
| Cole Ragans | SP | 2023–2026 · 4 seasons | 2022–2023 · 2 seasons |
| Jakob Junis | RP | 2017–2021 · 5 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Nicky Lopez | 2B | 2019–2023 · 5 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Ian Kennedy | RP | 2016–2020 · 5 seasons | 2023 · 1 season |
| Chad Kreuter | C | 1999 · 1 season | 1988–2003 · 5 seasons |
| Darrell Porter | DH | 1977–1980 · 4 seasons | 1986–1987 · 2 seasons |
| Don Slaught | C | 1982–1984 · 3 seasons | 1985–1987 · 3 seasons |
| Greg Pryor | 3B | 1982–1986 · 5 seasons | 1976 · 1 season |
| Mike Minor | SP | 2017–2021 · 2 seasons | 2018–2020 · 3 seasons |
| Jesse Chavez | RP | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2018–2020 · 3 seasons |
| Jake Diekman | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2015–2018 · 4 seasons |
| Chris Young | SP | 2015–2017 · 3 seasons | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons |
| Andres Blanco | 3B | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons |
| Josh Rupe | RP | 2010 · 1 season | 2005–2009 · 4 seasons |
| Brian Shouse | RP | 2002 · 1 season | 2003–2006 · 4 seasons |
| Luis Alicea | 2B | 2001–2002 · 2 seasons | 1998–2000 · 3 seasons |
| Tom Goodwin | LF | 1994–1996 · 3 seasons | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons |
| Kurt Stillwell | 2B | 1988–1991 · 4 seasons | 1996 · 1 season |
| Steve Balboni | DH | 1984–1987 · 4 seasons | 1993 · 1 season |
| Nick Capra | CF | 1988 · 1 season | 1982–1991 · 4 seasons |
| Jerry Don Gleaton | RP | 1987–1989 · 3 seasons | 1979–1980 · 2 seasons |
| Jordan Lyles | RP | 2023–2024 · 2 seasons | 2020–2021 · 2 seasons |
| Will Smith | RP | 2012–2024 · 3 seasons | 2023 · 1 season |
| Hanser Alberto | 3B | 2021 · 1 season | 2015–2018 · 3 seasons |
| Jeremy Jeffress | RP | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons | 2016–2017 · 2 seasons |
| Jason Frasor | RP | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Jeff Francoeur | LF | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons | 2010 · 1 season |
| Jamey Wright | RP | 2003–2009 · 2 seasons | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons |
| Mike Wood | RP | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons | 2007 · 1 season |
| Matt Stairs | 1B | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Ryan Bukvich | RP | 2002–2004 · 3 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Ruben Mateo | OF | 2004 · 1 season | 1999–2001 · 3 seasons |
| Hector Ortiz | C | 1998–2001 · 3 seasons | 2002 · 1 season |
| Mitch Williams | RP | 1997 · 1 season | 1986–1988 · 3 seasons |
| Butch Davis | RF | 1983–1984 · 2 seasons | 1993–1994 · 2 seasons |
| Michael Lorenzen | SP | 2024–2025 · 2 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Robbie Grossman | RF | 2024 · 1 season | 2023–2024 · 2 seasons |
| Justin Grimm | P | 2018 · 1 season | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons |
| Alex Rios | RF | 2015 · 1 season | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Carlos Pena | 1B | 2013 · 1 season | 2001–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Donnie Murphy | SS | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Nate Adcock | RP | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Matt Treanor | C | 2011 · 1 season | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons |
| Desi Relaford | SS | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons | 2007 · 1 season |
| Gregg Zaun | C | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons | 1999 · 1 season |
| Terry Mathews | RP | 1999 · 1 season | 1991–1992 · 2 seasons |
| Henry Mercedes | C | 1995–1996 · 2 seasons | 1997 · 1 season |
| Floyd Bannister | RP | 1988–1989 · 2 seasons | 1992 · 1 season |
| Thad Bosley | LF | 1987 · 1 season | 1989–1990 · 2 seasons |
| Keith Creel | RP | 1982–1983 · 2 seasons | 1987 · 1 season |
| Leon Roberts | RF | 1983–1984 · 2 seasons | 1981 · 1 season |
| Kurt Bevacqua | 3B | 1973 · 1 season | 1977–1978 · 2 seasons |
| Nelson Briles | P | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons | 1976 · 1 season |
| Mike McCormick | P | 1971 · 1 season | 1965–1966 · 2 seasons |
| Elias Diaz | C | 2026 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Matt Duffy | 3B | 2023 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Aroldis Chapman | RP | 2023 · 1 season | 2023 · 1 season |
| Dillon Gee | RP | 2016 · 1 season | 2017 · 1 season |
| Carlos Peguero | RF | 2014 · 1 season | 2015 · 1 season |
| Luis A Hernández | SS | 2009 · 1 season | 2012 · 1 season |
| Brett Tomko | SP | 2008 · 1 season | 2011 · 1 season |
| Endy Chavez | RF | 2001 · 1 season | 2011 · 1 season |
| Sidney Ponson | SP | 2009 · 1 season | 2008 · 1 season |
| Joselo Diaz | RP | 2006 · 1 season | 2008 · 1 season |
| Kip Wells | SP | 2008 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| John Thomson | SP | 2007 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| Adrian Brown | RF | 2004 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Rudy Seanez | RP | 2004 · 1 season | 2002 · 1 season |
| Al Levine | RP | 2003 · 1 season | 1998 · 1 season |
| Russ McGinnis | 1B | 1995 · 1 season | 1992 · 1 season |
| Scott Anderson | SP | 1995 · 1 season | 1987 · 1 season |
| Rick Reed | SP | 1992 · 1 season | 1994 · 1 season |
| Luis Pujols | C | 1984 · 1 season | 1985 · 1 season |
| Bucky Dent | SS | 1984 · 1 season | 1983 · 1 season |
| Tucker Ashford | 3B | 1984 · 1 season | 1980 · 1 season |
| Joe Hoerner | P | 1974 · 1 season | 1976 · 1 season |
| Richie Scheinblum | — | 1972 · 1 season | 1971 · 1 season |
| Joe Foy | — | 1969 · 1 season | 1971 · 1 season |
| Steve Jones | P | 1969 · 1 season | 1968 · 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.