19/07/2026
The latest Australian to go pro 🇦🇺
Jimmy Nati spent his Sunday signing with the Kansas City Royals as a free agent following four standout seasons at Stanford University.
He developed as a Greenway Giants junior in New South Wales before representing Ryde at Australian National Little League Championships and his state at AYCs.
As one of Australia’s most highly regarded young prospects, he attracted significant interest from professional teams while still a teenager. Rather than beginning his pro immediately, Nati chose a different path.
He committed to Stanford University, one of the world’s leading academic institutions and one of college baseball’s premier programs, backing himself to develop both on and off the field.
The decision - evidently - paid dividends. Nati pieced together an excellent career on and off the field.
Nati earned ACC All-Academic Team honours twice during his collegiate journey, establishing himself as one of Australia’s top student-athletes while becoming a mainstay in the Cardinal lineup.
His baseball numbers stack up, too. Across four seasons, he appeared in 174 games, making 159 starts while batting .278 with an .850 OPS. He collected 173 hits, including 40 doubles, scored 108 runs and drove in 87.
The New South Wales infielder is now the 27th Australian currently under contract with a Major League Baseball organisation.
Congratulations Jimmy.
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19/07/2026