2024 Stats
AVG
.189
HR
1
RBI
14
R
15
SB
1
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Loftin had an .803 OPS in his first taste of the majors in 19 games in 2023, but struggled last season with a .518 OPS in 57 games. He still hit .302 with a .857 OPS at Triple-A last season. He can play several positions in the infield and outfield (he played second base Saturday) which will have him in the mix for a utility role this spring. Read Past Outlooks
Sent to Omaha
The Royals optioned Loftin to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Loftin fell shy of an Opening Day roster spot despite a 1.052 OPS during Cactus League play. He will play regularly at Omaha while awaiting another chance at the big-league level.
Loftin fell shy of an Opening Day roster spot despite a 1.052 OPS during Cactus League play. He will play regularly at Omaha while awaiting another chance at the big-league level.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+38%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+23%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .743 | 76 | 1 | 13 | .281 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .538 | 163 | 0 | 11 | .205 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .597 | 52 | 1 | 7 | .222 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .485 | 119 | 0 | 7 | .175 | ||||
| 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
+2%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022Home | .656 | 127 | 0 | 10 | .252 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .541 | 112 | 1 | 14 | .204 | ||||
| 2024Home | .512 | 89 | 0 | 5 | .178 | ||||
| 2024Away | .523 | 82 | 1 | 9 | .200 | ||||
| 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
0.79BB Rate
11.1%K Rate
14.0%BABIP
.216ISO
.047AVG
.189OBP
.282SLG
.236OPS
.519wOBA
.244Exit Velocity
83.6 mphHard Hit Rate
16.5%Barrels/PA
2.3%Expected BA
.225Expected SLG
.305Sprint Speed
23.6 ft/secGround Ball %
46.8%Line Drive %
16.7%Fly Ball %
36.5%Prospect Rankings History
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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.
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Moves past illness
Loftin (illness) played three innings at third base and went 1-for-2 in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Brewers in Cactus League play.
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Exits with illness
Loftin exited Thursday's Cactus League game against the Cubs with an illness.
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Back in lineup
Loftin (wrist) will start at third base and bat fourth in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Cubs.
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Battling wrist issue
Loftin was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's Cactus League game against the Padres due to right wrist soreness.
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In mix for utility role
Lofton will compete with Cavan Biggio and Harold Castro for a utility role this spring, the Kansas City Star reports. He's 3-for-4 in his first two spring games.
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