The 1997 Kansas City Royals season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Royals finishing 5th in the American League Central with a record of 67 wins and 94 losses. Offseason October 28, 1996: Mike Bovee and Mark Gubicza were traded by the Royals to the Anaheim Angels for Chili Davis. December 13, 1996: Jeff Granger, Joe Randa, Jeff Wallace, and Jeff Martin (minors) were traded by the Royals to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jay Bell and Jeff King. December 16, 1996: Scott Cooper was signed as a free agent by the Royals. January 16, 1997: Ryan Thompson signed as a free agent by the Royals. January 28, 1997: Melvin Bunch was traded by the Royals to the Montreal Expos for Yamil Benítez. March 4, 1997: Doug Linton was released by the Royals. March 26, 1997: Ryan Thompson was released by the Royals. March 26, 1997: Bob Hamelin was released by the Royals. March 27, 1997: Michael Tucker and Keith Lockhart were traded to the Atlanta Braves for Jermaine Dye and Jamie Walker. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions April 17, 1997: Todd Van Poppel was signed as a free agent by the Royals. June 6, 1997: Todd Van Poppel was released by the Royals. July 15, 1997: Chris Stynes and Jon Nunnally were traded by the Royals to the Cincinnati Reds for Héctor Carrasco and Scott Service. July 29, 1997: Matt Treanor was traded by the Royals to the Florida Marlins for Matt Whisenant. 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 Farm system LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Lansing References 1997 Kansas City Royals at Baseball Reference