1971 Kansas City Royals: Key Player Profiles and Stats
This page from the 1971 Illustrated Digest of Baseball highlights key players from the Kansas City Royals during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Ted Abernathy, a seasoned pitcher, shined in 1970 with a 2.57 ERA after joining midseason. Wally Bunker led in victories in 1969 and made a strong comeback in 1970. Dick Drago emerged as the top-winner in 1970, pitching 240 innings. Joe Keough was a leading hitter before an injury halted his season. Ed Kirkpatrick excelled as a catcher and power hitter, setting a team record for total bases in a game. Jerry May, acquired from the Pirates, was noted for his defensive prowess. Bob Oliver led the team in several offensive categories in 1970.