The A’s stayed in Northern California with their second choose of the MLB first-year participant draft, choosing former Palo Alto Excessive College outfielder Henry Bolte within the second spherical at No. 56 general.
Bolte, listed at 6-foot-3 and 200 kilos and blessed with a mix of energy and pace, had a .441 common in 33 video games for Paly this previous season, serving to the Vikings go 26-7 and advance to the Central Coast Part Division I ultimate.
The A’s took Roseville native and College of Arizona catcher Daniel Susac within the first spherical at No. 19 general.
“Henry, he’s all concerning the ceiling,” A’s director of scouting Eric Kubota stated of Bolte. “There’s large upside, he’s an amazing athlete. He’s obtained a ton of uncooked energy. He can actually run. There’s simply lots of upside to him.
“There’s some improvement wanted with the bat, but when that comes … he’s actually the sort of man who might develop right into a five-tool participant.”
Bolte, who introduced his dedication to Texas in January, additionally had a .577 on-base proportion to go along with 42 RBI and 57 runs scored. Recognized for his excellent middle discipline protection, Bolte was named Santa Clara Valley Athletic League De Anza Division MVP and was a first-team all-Bay Space Information Group first-team choice.
Bolte, per some scouting reviews, has some points to iron out along with his swing. However the A’s felt they have been getting worth for the choice.
“I feel with any highschool hitter, there’s threat within the bat,” Kubota stated. “Henry, sure, there’s improvement wanted for him to get to the place he must be, however the bodily skills and instruments, it’s first-round expertise, so we simply felt like the chance within the second spherical was nicely value taking.”
Bolte may need been picked a bit later than anticipated, as MLB.com’s ultimate mock draft had him going thirty ninth general to the San Diego Padres. Kubota stated the A’s thought there was an opportunity Bolte might go on the finish of the primary spherical, or early in Aggressive Steadiness Spherical A.
“However we have been pleased he was nonetheless there after we picked,” Kubota stated.
Per MLB, the slot worth of the No. 56 general choice is $1,341,200. Requested how assured the A’s are in having the ability to signal Bolte. Kubota stated, “I feel we have now a reasonably good indication as to what that can take.”