Scouting Report: Jac Caglianone
Kansas City Royals | RF
Overall
Summary
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)
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