- Full name Boston Bateman
- Born 09/20/2005 in
- Profile Ht.: 6'7" / Wt.: 250 / Bats: R / Throws: L
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School: Adolfo Camarillo (Calif.) HS Committed: LSU
Age At Draft: 18.8
Nicknamed “Sasquatch,” Bateman is an enormous 6-foot-8, 240 pounds and intimidating sight for hitters with a fastball that sits 88-92 mph and touches 94 mph. With his power frame and arm speed, he should be throwing even harder soon. Bateman throws a hard curveball with good rotation in the upper 70s. It’s a pitch he’s still learning to corral in the zone more consistently but flashes above-average potential when it’s on, allowing him to pile up swings and misses. Like a lot of extra-tall pitchers his age, Bateman is still learning to sync up his delivery to throw more strikes. A two-way player, Bateman is the rare lefthanded thrower who hits exclusively righthanded. Some scouts like his swing and offensive potential, with lots of strength, leverage and power in his stroke. He’s probably limited to first base in pro ball, so his upside looks higher on the mound. He is committed to LSU.