The 1978 Kansas City Royals season was their tenth in Major League Baseball. The Royals won their third consecutive American League West title with a record of 92-70. For the third postseason in a row, Kansas City lost to the New York Yankees, falling 3-1 in the 1978 American League Championship Series. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions April 4, 1978: John Mayberry was purchased from the Royals by the Toronto Blue Jays. June 5, 1978: The Royals traded a player to be named later to the San Diego Padres for Steve Hamrick (minors). The Royals completed the deal by sending Gary Lance to the Padres on September 29. August 3, 1978: Gerry Ako (minors) and cash were traded by the Royals to the Milwaukee Brewers for Jamie Quirk. Draft picks June 6, 1978: 1978 Major League Baseball draft Jeff Cornell was drafted by the Royals in the 8th round. Frank Viola was drafted by the Royals in the 16th round, but did not sign. Roster Player stats Batting Starters by position Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Other batters Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Pitching Starting pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Other pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Relief pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts ALCS Game 1 October 3: Royals Stadium Game 2 October 4: Royals Stadium Game 3 October 6: Yankee Stadium Game 4 October 7: Yankee Stadium Farm system LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Omaha Notes References External links 1978 Kansas City Royals at Baseball Reference 1978 Kansas City Royals at Baseball Almanac Kansas City Royals seasons Kansas City Royals season American League West champion seasons Kansas City