Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball catcher |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 29/05/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Greensboro, North Carolina, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Patrick Bailey
09/05/2026
The San Francisco Giants traded catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians, a move that came after his hitting struggled badly in 2026. In exchange, the Giants received left-handed pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson and the No. 29 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The Guardians, who entered the season with Bo Naylor as their regular catcher, optioned Naylor to Triple-A to make room for Bailey.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Patrick Lee Bailey |
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| Current Team | Cleveland Guardians |
| Summary | Switch-hitting catcher who was drafted by the San Francisco Giants and played for them from 2023 until a May 2026 trade to the Cleveland Guardians. Regarded as one of the best defensive catchers in the majors, known especially for pitch framing. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
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| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Batting Side | Switch |
| Throwing Side | Right |
| Jersey Number | 16 (Cleveland Guardians) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | North Carolina State University |
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Career
| Draft | Selected 13th overall by the San Francisco Giants in the 2020 MLB Draft |
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| Signing Bonus | $3.8 million |
| MLB Debut | 19/05/2023 with the San Francisco Giants |
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| Notable Moment | Hit a walk-off grand slam against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the first such feat by a Giants catcher since 1969 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was called up to the majors directly from Double-A Richmond, skipping Triple-A. | |
| 2. Became the first player in MLB history to record both a walk-off inside-the-park home run and a walk-off grand slam in the same season. |
