Giants select NC State catcher Patrick Bailey No. 13 overall

With the 13th pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, the San Francisco Giants selected Patrick Bailey, a catcher out of North Carolina State.

Following a fantastic career at NC State, the backstop becomes the first catcher selected in the 2020 draft. His standout college career came after playing for the same high school as the San Diego Padres' Wil Myers.

This marks the second time in three years that the Giants have selected a catcher with their top pick, drafting Joey Bart second overall in 2018.

Bio

Age: 20
Position: C
Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 192 lbs
Bats/Throws: S/R
School: North Carolina State
Pick value: $4,197,300

Tools

• Switch hitter with raw power
• Makes consistent contact and draws walks
• Athletic, moves well behind plate

Why you're going to love this guy

• First team All-ACC
• Set NC State first-year record with 13 home runs
• Veteran of U.S. national teams (under 18 and collegiate)

Things he'll need to overcome

• Struggled with wood bats for Team USA
• Inconsistent receiving skills
• Sacrifices average to hit for power

2019 stats

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(Video source: Perfect Game Baseball)