2026 Stats
AVG
.230
HR
1
RBI
17
R
14
SB
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Loftin was unable to crack the Royals' Opening Day roster in 2025 but bounced back between Triple-A and the majors. He produced a .908 OPS across 197 plate appearances in the minors, which dipped noticeably in the majors to an OPS of .635 in 188 PAs. Loftin has the utility to play multiple positions in the infield and outfield and should see major-league action in 2026, even if he isn't a part of Kansas City's Opening Day roster. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Royals in February of 2026.
Lifts first homer
Loftin went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Reds.
Analysis
Loftin provided some insurance with a line-drive, two-run shot in the top of the ninth inning to extend the Royals' lead to 5-2. It marked his first homer of the campaign and sixth career long ball across parts of four MLB seasons. The utility man is hitting just .218 and has primarily operated in a reserve role with 96 plate appearances to date, but Loftin could be in line for increased opportunities at third base if Maikel Garcia (hamstring) requires a stint on the injured list.
Loftin provided some insurance with a line-drive, two-run shot in the top of the ninth inning to extend the Royals' lead to 5-2. It marked his first homer of the campaign and sixth career long ball across parts of four MLB seasons. The utility man is hitting just .218 and has primarily operated in a reserve role with 96 plate appearances to date, but Loftin could be in line for increased opportunities at third base if Maikel Garcia (hamstring) requires a stint on the injured list.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+12%
OPS vs LHP
2026
+23%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .651 | 172 | 3 | 20 | .226 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .580 | 294 | 3 | 31 | .195 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .773 | 52 | 0 | 6 | .275 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .628 | 55 | 1 | 11 | .191 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .607 | 68 | 2 | 7 | .197 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .651 | 120 | 2 | 13 | .215 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .597 | 52 | 1 | 7 | .222 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .485 | 119 | 0 | 7 | .175 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+24%
OPS at Home
2026
+13%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .670 | 241 | 3 | 29 | .222 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .540 | 225 | 3 | 22 | .190 | ||||
| 2026Home | .741 | 50 | 0 | 10 | .262 | ||||
| 2026Away | .655 | 57 | 1 | 7 | .200 | ||||
| 2025Home | .767 | 102 | 3 | 14 | .239 | ||||
| 2025Away | .486 | 86 | 1 | 6 | .175 | ||||
| 2024Home | .512 | 89 | 0 | 5 | .178 | ||||
| 2024Away | .523 | 82 | 1 | 9 | .200 | ||||
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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
12.1%K Rate
12.1%BABIP
.250ISO
.126AVG
.230OBP
.340SLG
.356OPS
.696wOBA
.313Exit Velocity
86.7 mphHard Hit Rate
20.5%Barrels/PA
2.8%Expected BA
.243Expected SLG
.357Sprint Speed
24.8 ft/secGround Ball %
42.9%Line Drive %
14.3%Fly Ball %
42.9%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2025
2024
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.
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Poised to take over at 3B
Loftin will start at third base and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Angels.
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Plates four runs vs. LAA
Loftin went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Saturday's win over the Angels.
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Drives three RBI off bench
Loftin went 2-for-2 with a double, three RBI and a walk in Monday's loss to the Orioles.
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Summoned from Omaha
The Royals recalled Loftin from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
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Sent back to Omaha
The Royals optioned Loftin to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
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