4/10/24
Pure physicality behind the plate at 6-foot-2, 185-pounds, the uncommitted senior took some quality swings throughout the night for Stockbridge while showing a strong defensive profile as well. Using a quick toe-tap trigger from the right-side, Bause shows good rhythm to his swing with great leverage through the zone from a vertical bat path. An efficient back hip to the ball with good incorporation of a strong lower half allows the backstop to generate significant raw power with minimal effort. Came through with a loud pull-side three-run homer in the first and would follow it with a double into the LCF gap. Showed big-time arm strength behind the plate with accuracy and carry on throwdowns. Bause has real impact with the stick, and holds real value as an uncommitted catcher in this 2024 class.