List of Kansas City Royals managers

The Kansas City Royals are a franchise based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are members of the Central division of Major League Baseball's American League. The Royals franchise was formed in 1969.
There have been 19 managers for the Royals. Joe Gordon became the first manager of the Kansas City Royals in 1969, serving for one season. Bob Lemon became the first manager who held the title of manager for the Royals for more than one season. Tony Muser has managed more games and seasons than any other Royals manager. Whitey Herzog, Jim Frey, Howser, and Ned Yost are the only managers to have led the Royals into the playoffs. Three Royals managers—Gordon, Lemon, and Herzog—have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame;
In 1970, Gordon was replaced with Charlie Metro. The Royals made their first playoff appearance under Herzog. Three managers have led the Royals into the postseason. Dick Howser led the Royals to their only World Series Championship in 1985, while Frey lost...