Bailey Horn Stats & Scouting Report College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects

BA Grade: 40/Medium

Track Record: Horn had Tommy John surgery his sophomore year at McLennan (Texas) JC, but he transferred to Auburn and returned to lead the Tigers to the 2019 College World Series. He held opponents scoreless in three of his four starts during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season and was drafted by the White Sox in the fifth round. The Cubs acquired Horn for Ryan Tepera at the 2021 trade deadline and made him a reliever, which led to a breakout. Horn bounded up the Cubs system and went 7-3, 4.21 in 45 appearances across Double-A and Triple-A in 2023.

Scouting Report: Horn has power stuff but is not quite consistent with it. His fastball sits 94-96 mph, touches 98 and gets swings and misses when he throws it over the plate. His sharp, 84-86 mph slider flashes plus and is a wipeout offering at its best. His big-breaking, 75-79 mph curveball with sweep and depth is an above-average pitch that he can land on the backfoot of righties. Horn has plenty of stuff, but he struggles to repeat his delivery and has a violent arm action that yields well below-average control and significant injury risk.

The Future: Horn’s power stuff makes him a potential low-leverage relief option. His major league debut should come in 2024. The Cubs added him to their 40-man roster after the season.

Scouting Grades Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 30 | Control:

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