Bob Johnson’s 1970 Royals debut season stands out as one of the franchise’s all-time peak single-year debuts, delivering 4.5 bWAR and 4.6 fWAR with 206 strikeouts in 26 starts plus bullpen work. A dominant, career-changing performance for a pitcher with Mets and Pirates roots, Johnson’s year set a high bar for Royals starting pitching.