2023 Stats
AVG
.277
HR
2
RBI
13
R
13
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
As expected, Pratto had trouble hitting consistently against major-league arms, batting .184 with a .657 OPS across 182 plate appearances with the Royals. He was in a unique situation, sharing first base and designated hitter with fellow prospect Vinnie Pasquantino. While that's an acceptable short-term arrangement that could exist for part or all of 2023, the Royals' position-player prospects could eventually create a logjam in the majors that necessitates a deal. Pratto added seven homers in his first taste of the majors last year, but a 36.3 percent strikeout rate and a 10.7 percent walk rate were not the right mix for a three-true-outcomes hitter. He also didn't attempt a steal in the majors last year -- he didn't get on base enough to make an impact there. There's room for the 24-year-old to grow if he can break camp with the Royals, but there are enough red flags in his profile to make him risky even in AL-only formats, though his plus power could quickly nullify those concerns. Read Past Outlooks
RANKSFrom Preseason
#586
ADP

Out versus lefty
Pratto isn't in the Royals' lineup Friday against the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
The Nationals will begin Friday with lefty Patrick Corbin on the mound, so the left-handed Pratto will retreat to the bench. In his place, Edward Olivares will start in left field and bat sixth.
The Nationals will begin Friday with lefty Patrick Corbin on the mound, so the left-handed Pratto will retreat to the bench. In his place, Edward Olivares will start in left field and bat sixth.
Batting Stats
Loading Batting Stats...
2023
2022
2023 MLB Game Log
Loading Batting Game Log...
Minor League Game Log

Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Minor League Batting Game Log...
Batting Order Slot Breakdown
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
2
1
1
6
11
1
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
1
1
1
Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+6%
OPS vs LHP
2023
+14%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Since 2021vs Left | .734 | 65 | 1 | 10 | .250 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .694 | 226 | 8 | 23 | .209 | ||||
2023vs Left | .864 | 22 | 1 | 2 | .300 | ||||
2023vs Right | .758 | 87 | 1 | 11 | .270 | ||||
2022vs Left | .663 | 43 | 0 | 8 | .222 | ||||
2022vs Right | .654 | 139 | 7 | 12 | .172 | ||||
2021vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2021vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
More Splits→ | View More Split Stats |
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+5%
OPS at Home
2023
+21%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Since 2021Home | .719 | 160 | 5 | 23 | .211 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .684 | 131 | 4 | 10 | .227 | ||||
2023Home | .720 | 65 | 2 | 10 | .218 | ||||
2023Away | .868 | 44 | 0 | 3 | .359 | ||||
2022Home | .719 | 95 | 3 | 13 | .205 | ||||
2022Away | .592 | 87 | 4 | 7 | .163 | ||||
2021Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2021Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
More Splits→ | View More Split Stats |
Stat Review
How does Nick Pratto 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
0.35BB Rate
11.5%K Rate
32.7%BABIP
.444ISO
.133AVG
.289OBP
.385SLG
.422OPS
.807wOBA
.361Exit Velocity
86.7 mphHard Hit Rate
35.7%Barrels/PA
3.7%Expected BA
.254Expected SLG
.407Sprint Speed
24.1 ft/secGround Ball %
42.9%Line Drive %
32.1%Fly Ball %
25.0%Prospect Rankings History
Advanced Batting Stats
Loading Advanced Batting Stats...
Additional Stats
Games By Position
Defensive Stats
Loading Games Played by Position...
Batted Ball Stats
Loading Batted Ball Stats...
Stats Vs Upcoming Pitchers
Want more matchup stats?
Loading Matchup Stats...
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Nick Pratto See More

Jason Shebilske points toward top FAAB targets, including Christopher Morel of the Cubs, in this weekly feature on hidden gems to pick up in fantasy leagues.

Chris Morgan checks out Wednesday's evening slate as Pete Alonso and the Mets face the Reds in Cincinnati.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2019
2018
Pratto and teammate MJ Melendez having massive bounce-back campaigns after dreadful 2019 seasons was one of the better stories in the minors last year. Pratto hit .265/.385/.602 with 36 home runs, an excellent 39.5 Hard%, a 15.2 BB% and a 28.8 K% in 545 plate appearances at Double-A and Triple-A. Once seen as a potential hit-over-power prospect, Pratto has evolved into a three-true-outcomes masher. He was second in the minors in home runs and ISO (.337), so the power is very real, but his strikeout rate is pretty concerning for a player at age-appropriate levels, as the gap between Triple-A and MLB pitching is massive. Better in OBP leagues than batting average leagues, Pratto could be a sneaky source of 6-12 steals, thanks to strong instincts on the bases. He is a good defensive first baseman and will likely get a chance to play there regularly in the majors this summer. However, it seems likely that he will be a batting average sinkhole as a rookie.
More Fantasy News

Elevated to leadoff spot
Pratto is starting in left field and batting leadoff for the Royals on Monday against the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Logs first career steal
Pratto went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Padres.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Day off Tuesday
Pratto isn't starting Tuesday against the Padres.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Racks up three RBI
Pratto went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, three RBI and a pair of runs scored in Wednesday's 9-1 win over the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Bound for bench
Pratto will sit Saturday against the Athletics.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.