2026 Stats
AVG
.222
HR
0
RBI
0
R
3
SB
0
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.
Sent back to Omaha
The Royals optioned Loftin to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
Analysis
Loftin will cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to Michael Massey (calf), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. The 27-year-old utility player had appeared in four of the Royals' first nine games, going 2-for-9 with a double, two walks and three runs.
Loftin will cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to Michael Massey (calf), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. The 27-year-old utility player had appeared in four of the Royals' first nine games, going 2-for-9 with a double, two walks and three runs.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+8%
OPS vs LHP
2026
+118%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .616 | 123 | 3 | 14 | .213 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .568 | 247 | 2 | 20 | .194 |
| 2026vs Left | 1.167 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| 2026vs Right | .536 | 8 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
| 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 |
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+28%
OPS at Home
2026
+19%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024Home | .651 | 198 | 3 | 19 | .211 |
| Since 2024Away | .510 | 172 | 2 | 15 | .189 |
| 2026Home | .629 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| 2026Away | .750 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| 2025Home | .767 | 102 | 3 | 14 | .239 |
| 2025Away | .486 | 86 | 1 | 6 | .175 |
| 2024Home | .512 | 89 | 0 | 5 | .178 |
| 2024Away | .523 | 82 | 1 | 9 | .200 |
Minor League Left/Right Batting Splits (AAA)
Since 2024
+3%
OPS vs LHP
2026
+41%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .907 | 139 | 4 | 17 | .303 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .878 | 342 | 7 | 44 | .304 |
| 2026vs Left | 1.111 | 9 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| 2026vs Right | .787 | 22 | 0 | 2 | .316 |
| 2025vs Left | .606 | 62 | 1 | 6 | .313 |
| 2025vs Right | .649 | 135 | 3 | 18 | .298 |
| 2024vs Left | .700 | 68 | 3 | 11 | .288 |
| 2024vs Right | .699 | 185 | 4 | 24 | .306 |
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
2.00BB Rate
18.2%K Rate
9.1%BABIP
.250ISO
.111AVG
.222OBP
.364SLG
.333OPS
.697wOBA
.322Exit Velocity
87.2 mphHard Hit Rate
25.0%Barrels/PA
9.1%Expected BA
.189Expected SLG
.353Sprint Speed
25.1 ft/secGround Ball %
37.5%Line Drive %
12.5%Fly Ball %
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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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Returns Thursday, as expected
Loftin (thumb) is starting in left field and batting third in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Padres.
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Expected back Thursday
Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Wednesday that Loftin is dealing with a jammed left thumb but should return to the lineup for Thursday's Cactus League game against the Padres, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
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Day-to-day with soreness
Manager Matt Quatraro said Loftin was scratched Tuesday due to "general soreness," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
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Strong spring continues
Loftin started at first base and went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Angels.
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Optioned to Triple-A
The Royals optioned Loftin to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
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