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](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fkingsofkauffman-com-2Ffiles-2F2016-2F05-2Falbert-pujols-alex-gordon-mlb-kansas-city-royals-los-angeles-angels-850x560-d14a43ba197977853c5be233baf0cea9.jpg)
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.