Get to Know #12: Henry Bolte
I can pretty much guarantee that you haven’t heard of the Athletics’ center/left fielder, Henry Bolte. He is by no means a household name, however, he does have one elite characteristic that could make him an absolute star going forward. Let me present to you Henry Bolte.
All stats are as of Friday morning (8/28/26).
Pronunciation:
Hen-ree Bol-tay
Henry Bolte:
Full Name: Henry Bolte
Team: Sacramento Athletics
Positions: Right fielder and center fielder
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6’3
Weight: 195lb
Born: August 4, 2003 in San Francisco, California
Age: 23
2026 stats so far:
Wins above replacement (WAR): 1.9
At-bats (AB): 305
Games (G): 91
Hits (H): 83
Home runs (HR): 6
Batting average (BA): .272
Runs (R): 37
Runs batted in (RBI): 26
Stolen bases (SB): 14
On-base percentage (OBP): .347
Slugging percentage (SLG): .374
On-base plus slugging (OPS): .721
Key statistic (sprint speed):
30.5 (fastest in all of MLB)
2026 salary:
$780,000 (league minimum)
Injuries:
2025: 7-day IL, undisclosed injury
2025: Season ending, sprained left wrist
Years of club control left on his contract:
Seven years including the 2026 season. He will become a free agent after the 2032 season.
Number and team:
#33 for the Sacramento Athletics.
Awards:
2023: California League Player of the Week
2024: Baseball America High-A All-Star
2024: Midwest League Post-Season All-Star
2024: Midwest League Player of the Week
2026: PCL Player of the Week
Final thoughts:
Bolte certainly has the speed, but he needs to become an all-around better hitter. Surprisingly, his speed hasn’t translated into being a great baserunner, as he’s been caught eight times. However, his injury history is very limited, and his speed does carry over to his outfield skills. He has the second-highest Outs Above Average (OAA) on the Athletics despite not even playing a full season. Henry certainly has half the makings of a true superstar, but can he find the other half?
Thanks for reading!
