Eric Bitonti Stats & Scouting Report

AB	181
AVG	.32
OBP	.451
SLG	.58
HR	8

Full name Eric Bitonti
Born 11/17/2005 in Hesperia, CA
Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: L / Throws: R
School Aquinas HS, San Bernardino, Calif.
Drafted in the 3rd round (87th overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2023 (signed for $1,750,000).

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School: Aquinas HS, San Bernardino, Calif. Source: HS

Commit/Drafted: Oregon
Age At Draft: 17.7
BA Grade:50/Extreme
Tools:Hit: 40. Power: 60. Run: 45. Field: 55. Arm: 60.

Bitonti took tiny Aquinas (San Bernardino, Calif.) High and transformed it into a national power during his prep tenure, capped by leading the Falcons to strong showings at the National High School Invitational and Boras Classic this spring. Bitonti’s own performance was uneven, but he showed impressive tools and finished strong by leading Aquinas to the CIF section semifinals. Bitonti boasts a tantalizing combination of size, youth and raw power that has made him famous since he was a freshman. He is one of the youngest players in the draft class at 17 years old and is already 6-foot-5, 230 pounds with room to continue filling out. He possesses plus raw power from the left side with his natural strength and leverage and drives balls even when he mis-hits them. He has a chance to grow into plus-plus power with added strength and physical maturity. Bitonti’s long levers lead to holes in his swing, which gets long and loopy at times. He has struggled against good velocity and lefthanded pitching, but he’s improved his plate discipline and made enough adjustments to provide optimism he’ll get better in time. Bitonti moves remarkably well for his large size and shows good range and lateral mobility at shortstop. He projects to move to third base as he fills out and should be an above-average defender with plus arm strength. Bitonti requires refinement, but his youth, tools and athleticism give him a chance to be drafted in the top two rounds. He is committed to Oregon.

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade: 55/Extreme

Track Record: Bitonti didn’t turn 18 until four months after the 2023 draft, making him extremely young for that year’s high school class. A third-round pick in 2023, Bitonti signed for an above-slot bonus of $1.75 million, then made his pro debut in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League.

Scouting Report: Bitonti immediately grabs attention for his size. He’s a physical 6-foot-4 infielder with big lefthanded power. He has the strength, leverage and bat speed to generate plus raw power now with a chance to grow into 70 raw power on the 20-80 scale. There is some length to Bitonti’s swing that leaves holes and creates a higher swing-and-miss rate. He has been able to keep the strikeouts manageable, but it will likely always be something he has to monitor in what projects as a power-over-hit offensive profile. While Bitonti’s size is more typical of a first baseman, he has surprisingly good body control on the left side of the infield. He played shortstop in high school and spent some time there in the ACL, though he spent more time at third base after signing. While his speed is limited, his defensive actions are sound and his arm is plus, so he could stick at third base. He has experience at first base as well and could be a plus defender if he had to move to the position.

The Future: As a teenager who has yet to get to a full-season league, Bitonti carries plenty of risk, but he has some of the biggest upside in the organization. He should spend 2024 in Low-A Carolina.

Scouting Grades Hit: 40 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60

Draft Prospects

School: Aquinas HS, San Bernardino, Calif. Source: HS

Commit/Drafted: Oregon
Age At Draft: 17.7
BA Grade:50/Extreme
Tools:Hit: 40. Power: 60. Run: 45. Field: 55. Arm: 60.

Bitonti took tiny Aquinas (San Bernardino, Calif.) High and transformed it into a national power during his prep tenure, capped by leading the Falcons to strong showings at the National High School Invitational and Boras Classic this spring. Bitonti’s own performance was uneven, but he showed impressive tools and finished strong by leading Aquinas to the CIF section semifinals. Bitonti boasts a tantalizing combination of size, youth and raw power that has made him famous since he was a freshman. He is one of the youngest players in the draft class at 17 years old and is already 6-foot-5, 230 pounds with room to continue filling out. He possesses plus raw power from the left side with his natural strength and leverage and drives balls even when he mis-hits them. He has a chance to grow into plus-plus power with added strength and physical maturity. Bitonti’s long levers lead to holes in his swing, which gets long and loopy at times. He has struggled against good velocity and lefthanded pitching, but he’s improved his plate discipline and made enough adjustments to provide optimism he’ll get better in time. Bitonti moves remarkably well for his large size and shows good range and lateral mobility at shortstop. He projects to move to third base as he fills out and should be an above-average defender with plus arm strength. Bitonti requires refinement, but his youth, tools and athleticism give him a chance to be drafted in the top two rounds. He is committed to Oregon.