2024 Stats
AVG
.276
HR
0
RBI
6
R
7
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
Sent to Triple-A
The Royals optioned Loftin to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
The transaction likely clears the way for infielder Michael Massey (back) to be activated from the 10-day injured list, but the Royals will wait until shortly before Friday's game against the Orioles before announcing a corresponding move. Loftin has slashed .276/.371/.276 over 13 games in a part-time role for Kansas City this season.
The transaction likely clears the way for infielder Michael Massey (back) to be activated from the 10-day injured list, but the Royals will wait until shortly before Friday's game against the Orioles before announcing a corresponding move. Loftin has slashed .276/.371/.276 over 13 games in a part-time role for Kansas City this season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+64%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+75%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | 1.017 | 36 | 0 | 9 | .414 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .621 | 67 | 0 | 7 | .258 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .900 | 12 | 0 | 3 | .400 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .515 | 23 | 0 | 3 | .211 | ||||
| 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
+11%
OPS at Home
2024
+179%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022Home | .790 | 54 | 0 | 7 | .319 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .713 | 49 | 0 | 9 | .295 | ||||
| 2024Home | .327 | 16 | 0 | 2 | .077 | ||||
| 2024Away | .911 | 19 | 0 | 4 | .438 | ||||
| 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
1.00BB Rate
14.3%K Rate
14.3%BABIP
.320ISO
.000AVG
.276OBP
.371SLG
.276OPS
.647wOBA
.302Exit Velocity
82.4 mphHard Hit Rate
12.0%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.255Expected SLG
.318Sprint Speed
23.6 ft/secGround Ball %
36.0%Line Drive %
20.0%Fly Ball %
44.0%Prospect Rankings History
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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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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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