The Kansas City Royals are a professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 1969 as an expansion team, they won back-to-back World Series appearances in 1980 and 1985, winning it all in 1985. Known for their strong defensive teams and speed, the Royals returned to prominence with the 2014-2015 AL pennant winners featuring Salvador Perez and Eric Hosmer. They play at Kauffman Stadium.
