Brett Bateman
OF | Bats/Throws: L/L | 5' 10" 170LBS | Age: 22
Draft: 2023 | Rd: 8, #236, Chicago Cubs | Minnesota
MLB Pipeline Rank
CUBS: No. 16 |
PA AB R H HR SB AVG OBP SLG OPS
2024 128 112 16 27 0 8 .241 .331 .250 .581
Career Minors 628 518 92 142 1 44 .274 .390 .320 .710
AVG HR SB OPS
2024 .241 0 8 .581
Career Minors .274 1 44 .710
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Standard Minor League Batting Statistics

SeasonTmLGLGPAABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSHBPAVGOBPSLGOPS
2023 2 Teams Minors 32 141 113 27 32 3 0 0 16 26 19 14 1 1 .283 .418 .310 .728
2023 ACL Cubs ACL ROK 3 11 9 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 .111 .273 .111 .384
2023 Myrtle Beach Pelicans CAR A 29 130 104 23 31 3 0 0 16 24 19 11 1 1 .298 .431 .327 .758
2024 2 Teams Minors 107 487 405 65 110 12 3 1 30 71 86 30 8 4 .272 .382 .323 .705
2024 South Bend Cubs MID A+ 79 359 293 49 83 11 3 1 25 56 57 22 4 4 .283 .401 .352 .753
2024 Tennessee Smokies SOU AA 28 128 112 16 27 1 0 0 5 15 29 8 4 0 .241 .331 .250 .581
ACL Cubs ACL ROK 3 11 9 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 .111 .273 .111 .384
Tennessee Smokies SOU AA 28 128 112 16 27 1 0 0 5 15 29 8 4 0 .241 .331 .250 .581
South Bend Cubs MID A+ 79 359 293 49 83 11 3 1 25 56 57 22 4 4 .283 .401 .352 .753
Myrtle Beach Pelicans CAR A 29 130 104 23 31 3 0 0 16 24 19 11 1 1 .298 .431 .327 .758

Scouting Report

2024

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 20 | Run: 70 | Arm: 45 | Field: 70 | Overall: 40

Bateman was one of the best contact hitters and fastest runners in the 2023 class, though a lack of power hurt his Draft stock. After batting .355 with a 9 percent strikeout rate as a Minnesota junior, he helped his cause by going to the Cape Cod League and hitting .500 in 13 games. He has continued to put the bat on the ball since joining the Cubs as an eighth-rounder.

Bateman has an extremely disciplined approach, rarely chasing pitches out of the strike zone or swinging and missing. His makes repeated contact with his compact left-handed stroke and has a knack for shooting grounders and line drives into gaps in the defense. He carries just 170 pounds on his 5-foot-10 frame and rarely turns on or drives balls in the air, which resulted in just one homer in 199 games during three years of college and summer league action.

Understanding his strengths and weaknesses, Bateman focuses on getting on base so he can use his plus-plus speed. His instincts help him steal bases and cover ground in center field, where he's a potential Gold Glover. A two-way player before having elbow surgery following his freshman season with the Gophers, he has fringy arm strength but recorded six assists in his 32-game pro debut.


Transactions

Team Date Transaction
08/06/2024 OF Brett Bateman assigned to Tennessee Smokies from South Bend Cubs.
08/06/2024 Tennessee Smokies activated OF Brett Bateman.
06/11/2024 South Bend Cubs activated OF Brett Bateman from the 7-day injured list.
06/04/2024 South Bend Cubs placed OF Brett Bateman on the 7-day injured list.
04/04/2024 OF Brett Bateman assigned to South Bend Cubs from Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
02/24/2024 OF Brett Bateman roster status changed by Chicago Cubs.
02/24/2024 OF Brett Bateman assigned to Chicago Cubs.
07/31/2023 OF Brett Bateman assigned to Myrtle Beach Pelicans from ACL Cubs.
07/27/2023 OF Brett Bateman assigned to ACL Cubs.
07/16/2023 Chicago Cubs signed OF Brett Bateman.
02/25/2023 College Workout activated OF Brett Bateman. Minnesota Golden Gophers.
02/25/2023 College Workout activated OF Brett Bateman.
02/24/2023 Minnesota Golden Gophers activated OF Brett Bateman.
02/24/2023 OF Brett Bateman assigned to Minnesota Golden Gophers.
09/15/2021 Minnesota Golden Gophers activated OF Brett Bateman.