Booterbaugh slots in the middle of the order and demonstrated a strong offensive profile in my first extended live look at him. A RHH who was playing CF for Highland he is a sound defender who moves well around the OF with range to both gaps, comfort going back on the ball or coming in on the ball with solid athleticism that should stick there long term. But, it was what Booterbaugh did at the dish in this look that really caught my eye. His swing has strong present bat speed with quickness in his hands and feel to deliver the barrel on time and on plane for hard contact consistently while using his lower half effectively. He flashed some impact in his first at bat drilling a deep line drive to the CF for an L-8 which if he eventually learns to stay in his legs longer could turn into a drive over the CF head or potentially the fence. Then his second at bat he jumped on a FB over the plate for a single right back up the middle and finished his day lofting a fly ball to RCF for a SAC FLY. Booterbaugh is aggressive, hunting hittable pitches early and often without getting beyond 5 pitches in an at bat over the three trips to the plate. A strong first impression for the uncommitted ‘26 and leaves me intrigued to see more of him in the future.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.