JONAH BAYLISS

8/13/80; '02 7th (Kansas City); Trinity College
R/R; 6-1, 200

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA
2002 A- (KC)	4-8-0	15	15	70.2	70	29	38	5.35
2003 A (KC)	7-12-0	26	26	140.0	129	69	133	3.86
2004 A+ (KC)	6-6-0	23	23	107.0	114	42	73	5.05

Level	W-L-Sv	G	GS	IP	H	BB	K	ERA	OAVG	OOBP	OSLG
2005 AL (KC)	0-0-0	11	0	11.2	7	4	10	4.63	.167	.271	.333
2005 AA (KC)	1-2-8	30	0	57.0	43	26	63	2.84	.208	.301	.343

The Pirates obtained Bayliss and a PTBNL for Mark Redman.  Bayliss wasn't going much of anywhere as a starter in the Royals' system, but he moved to the bullpen when he reached AA and, like many other pitchers, showed immediate improvement.  His K rate increased to more than a batter an inning and opponents batted only .208 against him.  The one negative sign was a high walk rate.  He held his own in a brief stint in the majors.  Bayliss throws a low-90s fastball that can get into the mid-90s, a pretty good slider and an inconsistent curve.  He was expected to get a shot at the Pirate bullpen, but was an early cut and will start off in AAA.

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