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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Henry Bolte, the Athletics' No. 5 prospect and 2022 second-round pick, has been called up to MLB after an exceptional Triple-A performance. The 22-year-old outfielder has been baseball's hottest hitter in the minors, recording 12 consecutive hits and posting a .348/.418/.658 slash line with 12 home runs, 17 stolen bases, and a 157 wRC+ in 37 Triple-A games. He recently had consecutive five-hit games and leads all minor leaguers in runs (41), hits (55), and total bases (104). Bolte has improved his strikeout rate from 33% to 22% and is averaging 90.4 mph exit velocity with a 43% hard-hit rate. He will make his MLB debut with the Athletics against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Strengths
- + Exceptional Triple-A performance (.348/.418/.658 with 157 wRC+)
- + 12 consecutive hits demonstrating elite plate discipline and contact
- + Significant improvement in strikeout rate (33% to 22%)
- + Excellent power production (12 HRs in 37 games)
- + Elite speed and athleticism (17 stolen bases, 9.6% walk rate)
- + Strong exit velocity (90.4 mph average, 43% hard-hit rate)
- + Versatile defender capable of playing all three outfield positions
- + High ceiling prospect with toolsy profile (power, speed, defense)
- + Recent consecutive five-hit games showing sustained excellence
- + Leads all minor leaguers in multiple offensive categories
About
Henry Bolte is a center fielder for the Athletics.
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