"The 6'1″, 225-pound slugger erupted for a .265/.385/.602 batting line with 36 home runs and a massive 15.2% walk rate in 545 plate appearances between Double-A and Triple-A. His 28.8% strikeout rate was an obvious cause for concern, but Pratto had finally seen some of his prodigious raw power manifest in game settings, all while showing an ability to work deep counts and draw free passes, creating optimism that he could yet become a bat-first slugger at first base or DH."
"That monster showing thrust Pratto onto several top-100 prospect rankings, but his path to regular at-bats in Kansas City was obfuscated somewhat by the fact that his breakout coincided with that of another young first baseman: Vinnie Pasquantino. Both players got looks in 2022, but it was Pasquantino who seized the opportunity and cemented himself as the Royals' long-term first baseman. Pratto dabbled in the outfield and saw time at DH as well,"
The Rangers and first baseman Nick Pratto agreed to a minor league contract; he will be a non-roster invitee in spring training. Pratto was a 2017 first-round pick by the Royals and struggled early in the minors. In 2021 he posted a .265/.385/.602 line with 36 homers and a 15.2% walk rate across Double-A and Triple-A, showing raw power and plate discipline despite a 28.8% strikeout rate. Competition from Vinnie Pasquantino limited Pratto's opportunities; he hit .184/.271/.386 in 2022 and .232/.307/.353 in 2023 with increasing strikeouts. He appeared in one MLB game in 2024, was passed through waivers in 2025, and spent 2025 back in Triple-A Omaha.
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