Brett Bateman

Brett Bateman
Toronto Blue Jays – No. 21
Outfielder
Born: (2002-03-19) March 19, 2002 (age 24)
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 7, 2026, for the Toronto Blue Jays
MLB statistics
(through August 14, 2026)
Batting average.290
Home runs0
Runs batted in3
Teams

Brett Allen Bateman (born March 19, 2002) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He debuted in MLB in 2026.

Early life

Bateman attended Mounds View High School in Arden Hills, Minnesota and played three years of college baseball at the University of Minnesota for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. In 2021 and 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Northwoods League with the Willmar Stingers.[1] As a junior for the Golden Gophers in 2023, Bateman hit .354 with 17 stolen bases across 50 games. After the 2023 collegiate season, he played in 13 games with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League and batted .500 across 46 at-bats.[2][3]

Professional career

Chicago Cubs

Bateman was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the eighth round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[4] He signed with the team for $180,000.[5] Bateman made his professional debut with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Cubs and was quickly promoted to the Single-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans, hitting .283 with 16 RBI and 14 stolen bases across 32 games played.[6] In 2024, he began the season with the High-A South Bend Cubs and was promoted to the Double-A Tennessee Smokies during the season. Over 107 games played with both teams, Bateman batted .272 with one home run, 30 RBI and 30 stolen bases. Bateman returned to the Smokies for the entirety of the 2025 season and hit .261 with two home runs, 33 RBI, and 19 stolen bases.[7] He was assigned to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs to open the 2026 season.[8]

Toronto Blue Jays

On August 2, 2026, the Cubs traded Bateman and Ty Southisene to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Kevin Gausman.[9] After a brief stint with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, he was promoted to the major league roster after an injury to infielder Luis Urías and made his MLB debut on August 7 against the Philadelphia Phillies.[10] He recorded his first MLB hit, a double off of Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler, on the first pitch he saw during his first major league at-bat.[11]

Personal life

Bateman's father was the head coach for the Augsburg University baseball team from 2004 to 2026.[12]

References

  1. ^ Lyne, Michael (July 10, 2023). "Northwoods League: Ex-Stinger Bateman goes to Cubs in draft". West Central Tribune. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  2. ^ Wolfson, Darren (July 17, 2023). "Brett Bateman excited to transition from Gophers outfield to Cubs prospect". KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  3. ^ "2023 Cotuit Kettleers". Thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  4. ^ "Here are the Minnesotans and Gophers taken in the 2023 MLB draft". July 13, 2023. Archived from the original on April 13, 2026. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  5. ^ "Cubs agree to terms with all 20 Draft picks". MLB.com. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  6. ^ Weiderhaft, Sam. "Player Profile: Brett Bateman". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  7. ^ Riese, Dustin (January 13, 2026). "Cubs betting on contact and speed With Brett Bateman | CubsHQ". www.cubshq.com. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  8. ^ Kempf, Jason. "2026 Iowa Cubs Position Previews: Center Field". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  9. ^ "Cubs land playoff vet Kevin Gausman in trade with Blue Jays". ESPN. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
  10. ^ Sportsnet Staff (August 7, 2026). "Blue Jays call up Brett Bateman, place Luis Urias on 15-day injured list". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
  11. ^ "Blue Jays prospect Bateman barrels double off Wheeler in MLB debut". MLB.com. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  12. ^ Feinsand, Mark (August 7, 2026). "Blue Jays call up CF prospect Bateman for debut vs. Wheeler, Phillies". MLB.com. Retrieved August 8, 2026.

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