Patrick Bailey is a professional baseball catcher for the San Francisco Giants in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on May 29, 1999, in Greensboro, North Carolina, he emerged as a standout player at North Carolina State University (NC State), where he earned multiple honors including ACC Freshman of the Year in 2018 and two All-ACC selections. Bailey was noted for his strong offensive and defensive skills, posting a .296 batting average with 20 home runs during his college career, and setting records such as being the first NC State player to homer from both sides of the plate in a single game[1][2]. Bailey was selected 13th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants. His professional debut was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic cancellation of the 2020 minor league season, but he debuted in the minors in 2021 and quickly progressed to Double-A by 2022. He made his MLB debut on May 19, 2023, and soon established himself as the Giants’ starting catcher, praised for his defensive capabilities and handling of the pitching staff[1][3]. In 2024, Bailey won the National League Gold Glove Award, recognizing him as the best defensive catcher in the league. His 2025 season marked personal bests in batting average and home runs, and he earned his first All-Star selection, solidifying his reputation as one of the top catchers in MLB. Known for his switch-hitting ability and defensive excellence, Bailey is considered a cornerstone of the Giants’ future[1][3][6]. As of 2025, Bailey remains an active player for the Giants, contributing significantly both offensively and defensively, and is viewed by analysts as a top 10 catcher in MLB[3][4].