Nick Pratto

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Nick Pratto
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Pratto with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2021
Kansas City Royals
First baseman
Born: (1998-10-06) October 6, 1998 (age 23)
Huntington Beach, California
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
U-18 Baseball World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2015 Osaka Team

Nicholas Michael Pratto (born October 6, 1998) is an American professional baseball first baseman in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Amateur career[]

Pratto hit a walk-off single for Huntington Beach in the 2011 Little League World Series championship game against Japan.[1][2] In 2015, he played for Team USA at the 18U Baseball World Cup.[3]

Pratto attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California his first two years of high school before transferring to Huntington Beach High School in Huntington Beach, California.[4] At Huntington Beach, he was teammates with Hagen Danner.[5][6] As a senior in 2017, he hit .330 with nine home runs and 22 RBIs.[7] He committed to the University of Southern California (USC) to play college baseball.[8]

Professional career[]

Pratto was considered one of the top prospects for the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.[9] He was selected by the Kansas City Royals with the 14th overall pick in the draft.[10][11] He signed and was made his professional debut with the Arizona League Royals, posting a .247 batting average with four home runs, 34 RBIs and ten stolen bases over 52 games.[12] He spent 2018 with the Lexington Legends, slashing .280/.343/.443 with 14 home runs, 62 RBIs, and 22 stolen bases over 127 games.[13]

Pratto spent 2019 with the Wilmington Blue Rocks.[14] Over 124 games, he slashed .191/.278/.310 with nine home runs and 46 RBIs.[15] He began 2021 with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.[16] In June, Pratto was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game.[17] He was promoted to the Omaha Storm Chasers in mid-July.[18] Over 124 games between the two teams, Pratto slashed .265/.385/.602 with 36 home runs, 98 RBIs, 28 doubles, and 12 stolen bases.[19] His 36 home runs were second in the minor leagues behind teammate MJ Melendez.[20]

References[]

  1. ^ "To be Nick Pratto". Goldcountrymedia.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  2. ^ "California stuns Japan to claim Little League title". Espn.com. 28 August 2011.
  3. ^ "Pratto, Danner savor their gold-medal adventure". Orange County Register. 11 September 2015.
  4. ^ Sondheimer, Eric (10 June 2015). "Baseball: Pitcher Nick Pratto is leaving Mater Dei for Huntington Beach". Los Angeles Times.
  5. ^ "Whicker: 'Nickenhagen' is a 1-2 punch for Huntington Beach baseball team". Los Angeles Daily News. 18 April 2017.
  6. ^ Sondheimer, Eric (16 April 2017). "Hagen Danner, Nick Pratto continue to deliver in pressure situations". Los Angeles Times.
  7. ^ "Huntington Beach's Danner, Pratto share Sunset League MVP award". Los Angeles Times. 22 June 2017.
  8. ^ Sondheimer, Eric (30 August 2013). "Baseball: Freshman pitcher Nick Pratto commits to USC". Los Angeles Times.
  9. ^ "MLB.com 2017 Prospect Watch". Major League Baseball.
  10. ^ "Royals tab first baseman Pratto with top pick". MLB.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  11. ^ "Huntington Beach's Pratto thrills the home fans by being drafted No. 14 overall". 13 June 2017.
  12. ^ "Nick Pratto Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  13. ^ "Q&A: Prospect Pratto on growth spurt, pro ball". MLB.com.
  14. ^ "Kansas City Royals". Kansascity.com.
  15. ^ "Royals prospect Nick Pratto embraces offseason opportunity to grow, learn from 'horrific' season". Theathletic.com.
  16. ^ "Naturals roommates shine bright in Northwest Arkansas". 10 June 2021.
  17. ^ "Futures Game rosters are STACKED". MLB.com.
  18. ^ "Royals promote Bobby Witt Jr., Nick Pratto to AAA". Kshb.com. 19 July 2021.
  19. ^ https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article256485371.html[bare URL]
  20. ^ "Princely trio of sluggers ready to become Royals".

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