Bill Bailey

Born: 11/19/1881 in Shawnee, OH, USA

Died: 10/27/1967 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-21 | Final Game: 1911-05-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Harry Lewis Bailey

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Biography

Bill Bailey was a professional baseball player born in 1881, who played in the early 20th century during a time when the game was transitioning into a more modern era. His Major League career spanned from April 21, 1911, to May 27, 1911, during which he appeared in five games. As a position player, Bailey faced stiff competition in a league that was beginning to embrace the possibilities of offensive play, yet his playing time was limited. In his brief stint in the majors, Bailey recorded one hit in 9 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .111. Despite not contributing any home runs or RBIs, his presence on the field during this formative period of baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the game. Bailey's career, while not statistically prolific, reflects the challenges and aspirations of many players who sought to make their mark in an era that was still defining itself.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	9	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.111	0.111	0.111	0.222	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 66.9% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 68.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 67.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1911	NYY	AL	5	9	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	3	0	0
OF	2	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	NYA	3B	1	0	0	3	0	0
1911	NYA	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	1
Left Field	1
Right Field	1