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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Jac Caglianone, the Royals' 6th overall pick from the 2024 MLB Draft, is on the verge of stardom with a solid 2026 season. He has slashed .254/.322/.442 for an OPS of .764 (200 points above his 2025 OPS) with a wRC+ of 111 (up from 46 in 2025). In May, he started 5 games going 4-for-17 with 2 home runs, 2 walks, 4 RBI and 3 runs. His bat speed, hard-hit rate, barrel rate, and average exit velocity (94.0 mph) all rank in the 95th-97th percentiles. He has shown improved plate discipline and comfort at the plate. The Royals are strategically managing his playing time with rest days and benching him against left-handed pitchers, as he struggles significantly against southpaws. He has started 37 of 48 games and is on pace for 513 plate appearances.
Strengths
- + Exceptional bat speed (95th-97th percentile)
- + Elite hard-hit rate (95th-97th percentile)
- + Outstanding barrel rate (95th-97th percentile)
- + High average exit velocity at 94.0 mph (95th-97th percentile)
- + Significant improvement in OPS (+200 points vs 2025)
- + wRC+ of 111 (up from 46 in 2025)
- + Improved plate discipline and mindset since debut
- + More comfortable at the plate this season
- + Showing power potential with multiple home runs in May
- + Part of star-studded 2024 draft class (6th overall pick)
About
Jac Caglianone is a right fielder for the Kansas City Royals.
Player Overview
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Kansas City Royals
Recent News
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Jac Caglianone, Josh Jung and more pickups for Week 6 based on advanced stats - Yahoo Sports
May 18, 2026
Jac Caglianone went 1-for-2 with a walk during Friday's extra-inning loss to the Cardinals.
May 16, 2026
George Soriano gave up one run and recorded the save against the Royals on Saturday.
May 16, 2026
Jac Caglianone went 2-for-4 with a solo homer against the Cardinals on Saturday.
May 16, 2026
Seranthony Dominguez allowed two hits and two runs with one strikeout in a tense ninth inning to earn the save against the Royals on Wednesday.
May 13, 2026