Ryp was something else, very few if anyone like him. Grew up Boxing if I remember correctly and obviously, he had the benefit of being the underdog in almost every fight if guys didn't take him seriously. Had the efficient technique of having his elbows infront of his head/neck too, like a boxer would, and then just used his agility to get the opposition off their stance slightly and then boom, he'd unload. Will never forget his fights against the likes of Hal Gill and Boris Valabik. 2 perfect examples of when he made people pay for underestimating him.
Underestimation is something Batch doesn't and never will have on his side though, big lad, visibly tough so any other tough guy will see his size and style of play and know he's a tough cookie.
The problem for Batch in my eyes is how he gets moved from D to F. Solid in defence, but he can't play the big hitting, no nonsense guy too often or he'll get caught out of position, or take penalties post-whistle. As a forward, If he can develop his game into that of a Power Forward, develop the stick work, speed etc.. then that's where I'd expect him to be most deadly. If he played a similar role to how Janssen played with us, Desbiens played with Sheffield and Bordeleau sort of played with you guys then he'd flourish more in my eyes.
He's got the potential for sure but moving him back and forth, different roles every few games isn't going to do much good. Either be one thing or the other and master that before exploring other role options.