Height
6'0"
Weight
223 lbs
Age
26
College
NC State
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
B/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsF
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 363 | 0.22707798 | 21 | 150 | 0.6185652 | 7 | 265 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Patrick Bailey's one-year, $0.8M deal with the Giants earns an A- CVI, representing exceptional value for a depth piece at baseball's most demanding position. While Bailey profiles as a backup catcher rather than an everyday starter, his combination of defensive reliability and minimal salary commitment makes this a shrewd roster construction move by San Francisco. Catcher depth is notoriously expensive across MLB, with even replacement-level backstops commanding $2-3M annually, making Bailey's sub-$1M price tag a significant bargain. The Giants get a player who can handle major league pitching staffs without the long-term financial commitment that often accompanies catching depth, preserving payroll flexibility while their competitive window remains somewhat uncertain. Bailey's youth also provides upside potential that most veteran depth catchers lack, and at this salary, even modest defensive contributions would justify the investment. This contract exemplifies smart front office work — identifying a position of need and filling it at below-market rates while maintaining roster optionality.
Performance Analysis
Patrick Bailey grades as a solid performer among MLB catchers, earning a B- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.229 batting average and a 0.625 OPS (well below the league average of .720) this season. With 21 home runs and 149 RBI through 354 games (a 10-HR, 68-RBI pace over a full season), he brings limited power to the lineup. As a player entering his prime window at 26, Patrick is a key contributor for the Giants. A 354-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ BAL | W 6-3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs PHI | W 5-0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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