2009 Outlook: One of four junior college transfers, Adam Bailey could be one of the most valuable of NU’s newcomers • Two-way performer who hit .400 with 21 doubles at South Mountain (Ariz.) Community College, while also posting four saves and a 1.16 ERA • Solid gap hitter who has ability to create power and a very strong outfield arm • Brings Division I experience, as he began his career at Arizona State in 2007 • Was a pleasant surprise during the fall in both roles and has impressed coaches and teammates with his competitiveness and work ethic • Will likely find a role in the outfield and work out of the bullpen.

South Mountain CC/Arizona State/Chaparral High School: Bailey was one of the stalwarts playing for Coach Todd Eastin at South Mountain Community College • Two-way performer who earned first-team Arizona Community College Athletic Conference honors, hitting .400 with four homers, 21 doubles and 40 RBIs • Worked extensively out of the bullpen, going  1-1 with four saves and a 1.13 ERA in 16 innings of work • Began his collegiate career at Arizona State, making 10 appearances in helping the Sun Devils reach the College World Series in 2007 • Fanned 13 over 10.2 innings of work • Was a three-time all-region selection at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, helping the team to a 94-8 record and three straight state titles at the school • Hit .389 or better in all three seasons for Coach Jerry Dawson • Garnered first-team all-state honors in football as a senior.

Personal: Born on March 6, 1988, in Colorado Springs, Colo. • Parents are Scott and Brenda Bailey • Has one sister (Erica) • Majors in communication studies.