1974 Kansas City Royals Roster and Schedule Overview
The page from the 1974 Kessler Baseball Fans Guide features details about the Kansas City Royals, including their basic roster and game schedule for the season. Key pitchers listed are Paul Splittorff, Doug Bird, Nelson Briles, and Steve Busby. The catching roster includes Fran Healy and Carl Taylor. Infielders consist of John Mayberry, Cookie Rojas, and Freddie Patek. Bob Floyd, Gail Hopkins, Amos Otis, Hal McRae, and Rick Reichardt comprise the outfield roster. The Royals’ home stadium, with a capacity of 40,762, indicates a vibrant fan base. The schedule details home and away games spanning from early April to late September, featuring matchups against teams like the Yankees, Tigers, and Red Sox. The summary suggests the Royals are looking to improve their standings, particularly lacking depth beyond first base and evaluating roles in the outfield and designated hitter positions.