Nick Loftin
25-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.000
HR
0
RBI
0
R
0
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
#599
ADP
Secures roster spot
Manager Matt Quatraro informed Loftin that he made the Royals' Opening Day roster, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Loftin will provide cover all around the infield. His best chance for playing time early in the season is at second base, as Michael Massey (back) is set to begin the season on the injured list. Loftin provides a right-handed bench bat for the Royals, so he shouldn't be expected to see more than a short-side platoon role initially. Loftin has hit .325 over 16 Cactus League games, displaying his solid contact-hitting skills.
Loftin will provide cover all around the infield. His best chance for playing time early in the season is at second base, as Michael Massey (back) is set to begin the season on the injured list. Loftin provides a right-handed bench bat for the Royals, so he shouldn't be expected to see more than a short-side platoon role initially. Loftin has hit .325 over 16 Cactus League games, displaying his solid contact-hitting skills.
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2023
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+62%
OPS vs LHP
2024
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | 1.079 | 24 | 0 | 6 | .421 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .668 | 44 | 0 | 4 | .279 | ||||
2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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
+65%
OPS at Home
2024
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .974 | 38 | 0 | 5 | .412 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .590 | 30 | 0 | 5 | .214 | ||||
2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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
0.33BB Rate
5.9%K Rate
17.6%BABIP
.392ISO
.113AVG
.323OBP
.368SLG
.435OPS
.803wOBA
.352Exit Velocity
86.3 mphHard Hit Rate
26.9%Barrels/PA
5.9%Expected BA
.249Expected SLG
.351Sprint Speed
24.7 ft/secGround Ball %
49.0%Line Drive %
19.6%Fly Ball %
31.4%Prospect Rankings History
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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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Logs second steal
Loftin went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 12-5 win over the Yankees.
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Swipes first career bag
Loftin went 2-for-3 with two RBI and his first MLB stolen base in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Guardians.
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Impactful off bench
Loftin went 2-for-2 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the White Sox.
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Gaining foothold in lineup
Loftin will start at first base and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the White Sox.
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