Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Nick Pratto was born October 6, 1998, in Huntington Beach, California. He is an infielder in the MLB.

Pratto was considered one of the top prospects for the 2017 Major League Baseball draft. He was selected by the Kansas City Royals with the 14th overall pick in the draft. 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. He spent 2018 with the Lexington Legends, slashing .280/.343/.443 with 14 home runs, 62 RBIs, and 22 stolen bases over 127 games.

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