• Full name Austin Bailey
  • Born 10/10/1988 in Montgomery, AL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: S / Throws: R
  • School Prattville
  • Drafted in the 16th round (504th overall) by the Boston Red Sox in 2007 (signed for $285,000).
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    When Bailey hooked up with an East Cobb (Ga.) travel team as an underclassman, he proved he was capable of competing with the best high school players in the country. He's a strong, undersized athlete with good tools on both sides of the game. His arm strength is his best asset. He has an aggressive mentality and comes right after hitters with a three-pitch mix. His fastball ranges from 88-93 mph. His secondary stuff is fringy, though he'll flash a curveball with depth and tight rotation. He has rudimentary feel for his changeup. He's still mostly a thrower and lacks much feel for pitching. Because Bailey doesn't project to get much bigger or throw much harder, he's considered a third- to fourth-round talent. Judging his signability has been difficult, and if he slips past the fifth round he could elect to attend Alabama.

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