Kansas City Royals Historical Player Profiles and Achievements
The page highlights notable figures from baseball associated with the Kansas City Royals. Joe Gordon, the first manager of the Royals, previously played as a second baseman for the Yankees and Indians and managed teams like Cleveland, Detroit, and the Kansas City Athletics. Moe Drabowsky, an ex-Oriole, played a significant role in the Royals' bullpen, with an 11-9 record, a 2.94 ERA, and 11 saves before being traded back to the Orioles in 1970. Joe Foy, the first major RBI contributor for the Royals, was later traded to the Mets for prospect Amos Otis. Foy was recognized for his earlier success with Boston.