Though Bateman was one of the best contact hitters and fastest runners in the 2023 college class, his lack of size and power knocked the Minnesota product down to the eighth round. His tools are translating well in pro ball, as he ranks third in the High-A Midwest League in batting and fourth in on-base percentage with a .337/.472/.426 line and also has 11 steals in 28 games.
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