Bailey Christian Tant Horn (born January 15, 1998)[1] is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox.
| Bailey Horn | |
|---|---|
| Detroit Tigers | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 15, 1998 Waco, Texas, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 29, 2024, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–1 |
| Earned run average | 6.50 |
| Strikeouts | 13 |
| Teams | |
Career
editHorn attended West High School in West, Texas, and played college baseball at McLennan Community College and Auburn University. He was apart of back to back 3A State Championship teams (2015 & 2016) in high school. Horn also competed in the 2017 NJCAA World Series and 2019 College World Series while at MCC and Auburn respectively. [2]
Chicago White Sox
editHorn was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the fifth round, with the 142nd overall selection, of the 2020 Major League Baseball draft.[3] Horn made his professional debut in 2021 with the Single-A Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, and also appeared for the High-A Winston-Salem Dash.[4]
Chicago Cubs
editOn July 29, 2021, the White Sox traded him to the Chicago Cubs for Ryan Tepera.[5] He finished the year with the High-A South Bend Cubs, compiling a 4.98 ERA with 24 strikeouts across 7 games (4 starts).[6] Horn split the 2022 campaign between South Bend and the Double-A Tennessee Smokies. In 33 appearances out of the bullpen, he registered a cumulative 2.79 ERA with 74 strikeouts and 4 saves over 51 2⁄3 innings of work.[7]
Horn split the 2023 season between the Double-A Tennessee Smokies and Triple-A Iowa Cubs. In 45 relief outings between the two affiliates, he accumulated a 7–3 record and 4.21 ERA with 78 strikeouts across 62 innings.[8] On November 14, 2023, the Cubs added Horn to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[9]
Chicago White Sox (second stint)
editOn February 27, 2024, Horn was traded back to the White Sox in exchange for Matthew Thompson.[10] He was optioned to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights to begin the 2024 season.[11] After struggling to an 11.32 ERA in 9 games for Triple-A Charlotte, Horn was designated for assignment on April 26.[12]
Boston Red Sox
editOn April 30, 2024, Horn was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations. He was subsequently optioned to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox.[13] Horn was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on June 28,[14] and made his debut the following day, against the San Diego Padres.[15] With the major-league Red Sox, Horn appeared in 18 games, all in relief, posting a 6.50 ERA while striking out 13 batters in 18 innings and recording one win and one loss.[16]
Detroit Tigers
editOn November 22, 2024, Horn was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers.[17]
References
edit- ^ "Bailey Horn Stats & Scouting Report". Baseball America. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ "Decision to stick with Bailey Horn despite injury paying off for Auburn in NCAA Tournament". Montgomery Advertiser.
- ^ Green, Tom (June 12, 2020). "White Sox draft Auburn's Bailey Horn in 5th round". al.
- ^ "Bailey Horn Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ Inabinett, Mark (July 29, 2021). "Bailey Horn traded for Major League pitcher". al.
- ^ "Bailey Horn - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Bailey Horn - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "2023 Cubs prospect profiles: Bailey Horn". bleedcubbieblue.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Cubs Add Three Players To 40-Man Roster". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ Passan, Jeff (February 25, 2024). "Cody Bellinger's new deal with Chicago Cubs now official". Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "White Sox's Bailey Horn: Optioned to Charlotte". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "White Sox Designate Bailey Horn For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "Red Sox Acquire Bailey Horn From White Sox". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "Red Sox Recall Bailey Horn For MLB Debut". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ Abraham, Peter (June 29, 2024). "Red Sox take another big hit from Padres, with this rout ruining Tanner Houck's birthday". The Boston Globe. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
Bailey Horn, who was called up from Triple A Worcester on Friday, made his major league debut in relief of Houck.
- ^ "Bailer Horn Stats". Baseball Reference. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Tigers Roster & Staff: Transactions". MLB.com. Detroit Tigers. November 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)