Myles Bailey Drafted by Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs revealed on Tuesday that they had used the 75th overall selection in the 2026 MLB Draft to bring Myles Bailey into the organization. The 21‑year‑old first baseman, a Tallahassee native, was a draft‑eligible sophomore out of Florida State University.
Bailey’s collegiate trajectory had already drawn attention. As a freshman he earned consensus Freshman First Team All‑American honors and appeared on the mid‑season watch list for the Golden Spikes Award, a testament to his rapid ascent.
In his sophomore campaign, Bailey’s season was cut short by a injury that ended his college schedule early. Nevertheless, in the 26 games he did play he led his team with 13 home runs, 33 RBI and a .913 slugging percentage, while batting .363 with a .582 on‑base rate.
Over the past two seasons he has compiled 32 home runs and 89 runs batted in across just 82 games, showcasing a blend of power and plate discipline that caught the eye of scouts.
Scouting Praise and Future Outlook
The Cubs’ front office highlighted his defensive reliability, noting he started every game at first base and committed only a single error, underscoring his readiness for professional play.
Scouts have praised his combination of raw power and a disciplined approach at the plate, projecting him as a potential middle‑of‑the‑order bat with the ability to drive the ball to all fields.
With the draft pick now official, Bailey will begin his professional journey in the Cubs’ farm system, where he is expected to progress through the minor leagues while adjusting to wood bats and a more rigorous schedule. The organization’s player development staff will look to harness his power skill set while nurturing the plate discipline that made him a standout in college.