IP 64
ERA 6.75
WHIP 1.625
BB/9 4.641
SO/9 7.594
  • Full name Jonah James Bayliss
  • Born 08/13/1980 in North Adams, MA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Trinity College
  • Debut 06/21/2005
  • Drafted in the 7th round (198th overall) by the Kansas City Royals in 2002.
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    Bayliss will be tiny Trinity College's first draft pick since righthander Jim Thomforde went to the Yankees in the 13th round in 1992. He had a dominant season at the Division III level, striking out 12.5 batters per nine innings while limiting hitters to a .144 average. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound righthander's only plus pitch is a moving, 90-91 mph fastball that he runs up to 93-94 on occasion. He has four other pitches and isn't afraid to use the split-finger, slider, curve or changeup at a key point in a game. He reminds area scouts of former Central Connecticut State and Phillies reliever Ricky Bottalico and may end up as a closer.

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