Major League Baseball officials decided to split the season, and the division winners of both halves would advance to the playoffs.
The Royals were 20–30 and in fifth place in the American League West when the strike began, but won the second half with a 30–23 mark.
Kansas City's overall 50-53 record made the Royals the first team in MLB history to reach the postseason with a losing mark.
Kansas City lost to the first half American League West winner Oakland Athletics 3–0 in the ALDS.
Infielders Other batters Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.