Nick Loftin

Nicholas James Loftin

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 180 lb.
• School Baylor University
• High School W.B. Ray High School
• Debut September 1, 2023

• Born September 25, 1998 in Corpus Christi, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Infielder Nick Loftin was the 32nd player selected in the 2020 amateur draft, by the Kansas City Royals in Competitive Balance Round A. He had hit over .300 in his first two seasons at Baylor University and was at .298 after 14 games when COVID-19 interrupted the season after 14 games. He had also scored over 50 runs in his two full seasons.

When he began his professional career in 2021, it was with the Quad Cities River Bandits in the High-A Central, where he hit .289/.374/.464 in 90 games, scoring 67 runs and driving in 57. He was named a Royals organizational All-Star after the season. In 2022, he was in AA and AAA, with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals of the Texas League and the Omaha Storm Chasers of the International League. In 128 games, he hit .254/.333/.403, with 24 doubles and 17 homers. He also scored 104 runs, showing that he still had a knack for crossing the plate.

Related Sites

• Nick Loftin on mlb.com
• BR Minors page
• Baylor University bio