2024 Stats
AVG
.239
HR
0
RBI
6
R
8
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Loftin hit a productive, if unspectacular, 14 home runs with a .788 OPS at Triple-A last season. He then hit .323 with an .803 OPS over 68 plate appearances in his first big-league audition. His MLB numbers, especially fueled by a .392 BABIP, likely won't last over a longer sample. Loftin has played all around the infield in his minor-league career, so he could win a utility role with the Royals this spring. He has had low strikeout rates (13.1% K% at Triple-A) with strong walk rates (9.7% BB% at Triple-A), so he could maintain an above-average batting average. Read Past Outlooks
RANKSFrom Preseason
#598
ADP
Summoned from Triple-A
The Royals recalled Loftin from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
He'll take the 26-man active roster spot of infielder Michael Massey (back), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. Between the majors and Triple-A level, Loftin has seen time at four different defensive spots (first base, second base third base and left field), so he'll provide Kansas City with some versatility off the bench while he's up with the big club. Most of his starts will likely come versus left-handed pitching.
He'll take the 26-man active roster spot of infielder Michael Massey (back), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. Between the majors and Triple-A level, Loftin has seen time at four different defensive spots (first base, second base third base and left field), so he'll provide Kansas City with some versatility off the bench while he's up with the big club. Most of his starts will likely come versus left-handed pitching.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+63%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+56%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .958 | 38 | 0 | 9 | .387 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .588 | 83 | 0 | 7 | .247 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .762 | 14 | 0 | 3 | .333 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .488 | 39 | 0 | 3 | .206 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | 1.079 | 24 | 0 | 6 | .421 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .668 | 44 | 0 | 4 | .279 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+21%
OPS at Home
2024
+83%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022Home | .769 | 58 | 0 | 7 | .314 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .635 | 63 | 0 | 9 | .263 | ||||
| 2024Home | .368 | 20 | 0 | 2 | .118 | ||||
| 2024Away | .674 | 33 | 0 | 4 | .310 | ||||
| 2023Home | .974 | 38 | 0 | 5 | .412 | ||||
| 2023Away | .590 | 30 | 0 | 5 | .214 | ||||
| 2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Nick Loftin compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.75BB Rate
11.3%K Rate
15.1%BABIP
.282ISO
.000AVG
.239OBP
.321SLG
.239OPS
.560wOBA
.263Exit Velocity
84.1 mphHard Hit Rate
12.8%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.248Expected SLG
.318Sprint Speed
23.5 ft/secGround Ball %
33.3%Line Drive %
20.5%Fly Ball %
46.2%Prospect Rankings History
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Sent to Triple-A
The Royals optioned Loftin to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
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Drives in three in win
Loftin went 2-for-3 with a walk, three RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 11-7 win over the Mets.
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Set to play DH on Saturday
Loftin will start at designated hitter and bat eighth in Saturday's game against the Twins.
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Secures roster spot
Manager Matt Quatraro informed Loftin that he made the Royals' Opening Day roster, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports Saturday.
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Embracing utility role
Loftin is preparing to fill a utility role in 2024, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
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