The KC Royals have a global roster. Here’s where your favorite players are from

The Kansas City Royals will begin the 2026 season later this month. On March 27, the Royals will face the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta.

That opening series will feature plenty of familiar faces including Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez, Cole Ragans and Michael Wacha. It will be a special time for many players, who will represent not only Kansas City but their home state or country.

So where are your favorite Royals from? The Star explored the active roster to provide an overall look at each player’s birthplace, from KCMO to Valencia, Venezuela.