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Patrick Bailey, C

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Scouting report

Bailey is a polished switch-hitter who performed throughout his college career (he hit .302/.411/.568 during his time at North Carolina State) and plays a premium position. He's not only a capable hitter from both sides of the plate, but has rare feel for contact from each, utilizing a gap approach from the right side and more of a pull/lift one from the left. Bailey's swing is minimalistic and effective. He can adjust his posture to help him cover the outer half and he's so short to the ball that he can catch fastballs at the top of the zone. Bailey's a fine receiver and blocker. He caught on one knee until a runner reached base in college (at least in my looks) but has been entirely on one knee (even with runners on) during 2021 big league spring training, splaying one leg way out to the side to act as a dam for breaking pitches in the dirt. Most of Bailey's good pop times rest around 1.95, which is about average. He has a very good chance to be an everyday catcher but likely lacks the offensive impact to be star, unless he ends up with a 70-grade hit tool, which is in play. (Alternate site, Fall Instructional League)