{"id":2288071,"date":"2026-02-18T21:03:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T21:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2288071"},"modified":"2026-02-18T21:03:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T21:03:44","slug":"jac-caglianone-gives-firm-take-on-his-two-way-potential-if-given-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/jac-caglianone-gives-firm-take-on-his-two-way-potential-if-given-opportunity\/","title":{"rendered":"Jac Caglianone Gives Firm Take on His Two-Way Potential if Given Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On Tuesday, Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone appeared on the Foul Territory<\/a> podcast, where he was asked about Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani. That led to a discussion about whether Caglianone could both pitch and hit at the major league level, as he did during his time at the University of Florida.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI was a thrower. I\u2019m not going to sit here and lie to you,\u201d Caglianone said. \u201cI think I could do both.\u201d<\/p>\n

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It was noted earlier in the podcast that Caglianone was initially recruited as a pitcher. It was not until he underwent Tommy John surgery in 2021 that he began focusing on hitting, where he discovered he could also make an impact at the plate.<\/p>\n

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Caglianone on the mound at Florida<\/h2>\n

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Jun 17, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Florida Gators starting pitcher Jac Caglianone (14) throws against the NC State Wolfpack during the first inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. | Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

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As a sophomore at Florida in 2023, Caglianone recorded 74 2\/3 innings with 87 strikeouts while also leading the nation with 33 home runs, solidifying his status as a true two-way player and emerging as one of college baseball\u2019s top talents.<\/p>\n

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Caglianone carried that momentum into his junior season, as he posted another 73 2\/3 innings with 83 strikeouts while continuing to produce at the plate. He broke Florida\u2019s single-season record with 35 home runs, a performance that earned him the 2024 John Olerud Award and ultimately led to the Royals selecting him sixth overall in the 2024 MLB Draft.<\/p>\n

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On the mound, Caglianone featured a three-pitch arsenal that included a four-seam fastball, cutter and changeup. He showed premium velocity, with his fastball reaching triple digits on the radar gun.<\/p>\n

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During the podcast, Caglianone said he has floated, jokingly, the idea to Royals manager Matt Quatraro about potentially pitching.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve joked with Q a couple times on the bullpen days,\u201d Caglianone said. \u201cIt didn\u2019t go anywhere, obviously.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The odds of seeing Caglianone on the mound anytime soon are slim to none, as his focus remains on improving at the plate in 2026. The upcoming season is a significant one for the 23-year-old as he works to establish himself and become a key part of Kansas City\u2019s lineup.<\/p>\n

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More MLB: <\/strong><\/em>Bobby Witt Jr. Sends World Series Message to Royals in Spring Training<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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