| Player: Myles Bailey | |||||||||||
| School: Florida state | Position(s): 1B | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’4″ | Weight: 257 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Few bats in the class produce louder contact than Bailey, a towering slugger with plus bat speed and natural loft that generate 115+ exit velocities and true all-fields power. His swing works with a leg-kick load, high hands, and a strong lower half that clears explosively to drive the baseball. He handles velocity and can ambush mistakes, but spin adjustability remains a concern as length creeps into the swing. Even so, the raw juice makes him one of the top power threats in the country. Defensively, Bailey profiles strictly at first base, where his athleticism is serviceable but unlikely to add impact value. The glove is playable, but the carrying tool is the bat, and offensive consistency will dictate his ultimate role. Drafted by the White Sox in 2024 but unsigned, Bailey has since solidified himself as a middle-of-the-order projection. With 70-grade raw power and the ability to change games with one swing, he offers as much offensive upside as any bat in the class—provided the approach continues to sharpen against spin | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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