OVERALL GRADE
D− Limited
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PLAYER PROFILE
Patrick Bailey
Catcher • Cleveland Guardians
Bats:
Switch
Throws:
Right
Age:
27
Height:
6' 0"
Weight:
223 lbs
UNDERSTAND THE PLAYER
Player IQ
IQ SCORE
40 Out of 100CURRENT ROLE
Catcher
This role reflects official MLB position information and available current-season usage. It is not a projection.
30-SECOND IQ
The quick read on Patrick Bailey
Patrick Bailey currently profiles as a limited hitting performer. HR is the strongest verified indicator, while OPS represents the clearest relative development opportunity.
WHY THIS SCORE
- OPS: 0th percentile (Would rank #149)
- SLG: 1th percentile (Would rank #148)
- OBP: 0th percentile (Would rank #149)
- AVG: 0th percentile (Would rank #149)
2026 HITTING
Hitting Statistics
AVG
.194
Would rank #149
Top 100% vs qualifiers
Hits divided by at-bats.
OBP
.248
Would rank #149
Top 100% vs qualifiers
Rate of reaching via a hit, walk, or hit-by-pitch in official OBP opportunities.
SLG
.313
Would rank #148
Top 99% vs qualifiers
Total bases per at-bat.
OPS
.561
Would rank #149
Top 100% vs qualifiers
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage.
HR
6
#230 MLB
Top 38%
RBI
22
#268 MLB
Top 44%
H
41
#281 MLB
Top 46%
SB
2
#240 MLB
Top 39%
VERIFIED CAREER CONTEXT
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UNDERSTAND THE PLAYER
Scout Report
ARCHETYPE
Catcher
Available current-season rate statistics are compared directionally with the qualified MLB hitter pool. These are not official rankings.
DATA CONFIDENCE
Moderate confidence
Compared with qualified MLB hitters, but this is not an official qualified ranking.
STRENGTHS
Verified indicators
Percentile-based strengths are withheld until the player officially qualifies.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Areas to monitor
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Batting Average Production Directional comparison
Why: Directional comparison (232 PA across 76 games): .194 AVG would place #149 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (0th percentile). This is not an official rank.
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On-Base Production Directional comparison
Why: Directional comparison (232 PA across 76 games): .248 OBP would place #149 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (0th percentile). This is not an official rank.
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Slugging Production Directional comparison
Why: Directional comparison (232 PA across 76 games): .313 SLG would place #148 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (1st percentile). This is not an official rank.
VERSATILITY
Single-position usage
- Primary role or position
- Catcher
- Position / role entries
- 1
- Verified secondary positions
- None in available season position data
This report summarizes available 2026 MLB statistics and official position information and available season usage. Non-qualified comparisons are directional, not official leaderboard ranks. Percentiles are calculated by IQDugout from official MLB comparison pools. Confidence reflects sample size, qualification, and supported comparison coverage. Versatility labels summarize verified position usage and are not league benchmarks. This is a current-data evaluation, not a projection.