The 2000 season was the 32nd in the history of the Kansas City Royals, and their 28th at Kauffman Stadium. They had a record of 77 wins and 85 losses, finishing 4th in the American League Central. Offseason November 16, 1999: Izzy Molina was signed as a free agent by the Royals. December 10, 1999: Doug Bochtler was signed as a free agent with the Kansas City Royals. December 17, 1999: Scott Service was released by the Royals. January 27, 2000: Ricky Bottalico was signed as a free agent by the Royals. March 7, 2000: Gregg Zaun was sent to the Royals by the Detroit Tigers as part of a conditional deal. Regular season June 28, 2000: Pitcher Jay Witasick threw exactly three pitches and recorded three outs. This was accomplished in the second inning. Opening Day Roster Carlos Beltrán Johnny Damon Jermaine Dye Carlos Febles Brian Johnson Mark Quinn Joe Randa Rey Sánchez Mac Suzuki Mike Sweeney Season standings Record vs. opponents Roster Player stats Batting Starters by position Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; Avg. = Batting average; Other batters Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; Avg. = Batting average 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 Farm system Notes References 2000 Kansas City Royals team at Baseball-Reference 2000 Kansas City Royals team at baseball-almanac.com Kansas City Royals seasons Kansas City Royals season Kansas