2018 Kansas City Royals Top 15 prospects
Jan 1 2018
Organization Grades
Hitting: C- ... Pitching: D ... Top-end Talent: D ... Depth: C- ... Overall: D+
Minor League Affiliates
Triple-A: Omaha (AAA East)
Double-A: Northwest Arkansas (AA Central)
High-A: Quad Cities (A+ Central)
Low-A: Columbia (A East)
Rookie: DSL Royals (Dominican Summer League)
Rookie: ACL Royals (Arizona Complex League)
1. Nick Pratto (1B) ... 6-1, 195 ... L/L ... 19 ... 2017 (1) HS (CA)
Comments: Pure-hitting, instinctual 1B with beautiful swing and advanced pitch recognition. Covers plate with smooth stroke and should hit for high BA with at least average pop. Focuses more on contact than HR, but exhibits natural bat speed and strength. Not the fleetest afoot, but is terrific defender with agility and fundamental...
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