CJ Bailey just announced that he will be returning to NC State in 2025 for his Sophomore season.
Bailey was expected to redshirt his first season in Raleigh, but after Redshirt Senior Grayson McCall was injured in the 3rd game of the season against Louisiana Tech, he had to come out of the bullpen. With McCall out, Bailey started the next two games after McCall recovered from a concussion.
McCall returned to start against Wake Forest, but tragically was knocked out of the game with a horrific concussion, and Bailey had to come in once again.
After Bailey played in the game against the Demon Deacons, he had officially played in 5 games, burning his Redshirt.