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Royals Time Machine: All-Time Defensive Team

By John Viril

Apr 26, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) catches a fly ball by Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols (not pictured) in the second inning during a MLB game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) catches a fly ball by Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols (not pictured) in the second inning during a MLB game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 1, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Kansas City Royals owner David Glass (left) presents catcher Salvador Perez (right) with the Commissioners Trophy after defeating the New York Mets in game five of the World Series at Citi Field. The Royals won the World Series four games to one. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Kansas City Royals owner David Glass (left) presents catcher Salvador Perez (right) with the Commissioners Trophy after defeating the New York Mets in game five of the World Series at Citi Field. The Royals won the World Series four games to one. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports /

CONCLUSION

Below is the Kings of Kauffman Kansas City Royals All-Time Defensive Team:

C   Salvador Perez

1B Eric Hosmer

2B Frank White

SS Fred Patek

3B George Brett

RF Lorenzo Cain

CF Amos Otis

LF Alex Gordon

P  Bret Saberhagen

The position players ended up an even split between the current incarnation and the ’70’s Golden Era team, with pitcher Bret Saberhagen (who was a rookie in 1984) breaking the tie.

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This is a squad that would frustrate hitters and would be a pitcher’s best friend. But, what’s really scary, is that it’s not all that much better than the 2016 KC Royals team. The all-time defensive team only has a significant edge at second base. Every other position is very close. Some could argue that Jarrod Dyson and Alcides Escobar possess more range than their ’70’s counterparts.

I guess that what makes such lists fun.

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