Fred Bailey, baseball player, 1916-1918

Fred Bailey

Born: 8/16/1895 in Mount Hope, WV, USA

Died: 8/16/1972 in Huntington, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-08-19 | Final Game: 1918-04-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Frederick Middleton Bailey

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Biography

Fred Bailey, born in 1895, was a professional baseball player who played during the early 20th century, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-oriented style. His career spanned from August 19, 1916, to April 27, 1918, during which he appeared in 60 games as a position player. Although his career statistics reflect the challenges many players faced during this period, Bailey made a notable contribution to his teams with a total of 23 hits, including one home run, and he drove in 6 runs. His batting average finished at .185, and he showcased his speed on the basepaths with 3 stolen bases. Bailey's playing career unfolded during a significant time in baseball history, as the sport was beginning to evolve with a greater emphasis on power hitting and athleticism. While his numbers may not have placed him among the era's stars, Bailey's dedication to the game exemplified the hard work and perseverance that characterized many players of his time. After his retirement, he became part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the game's growth and popularity in the United States.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
60 124 10 23 2 1 1 6 3 9 29 0.185 0.257 0.242 0.499 -284.9

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.499 vs. league average 0.640 across their career seasons — 22.0% 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
1916 BSN NL 6 10 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1917 BSN NL 50 110 9 21 2 1 1 5 3 9 25 0.191 .248 (-23%) .312 (-13%) .323 (-21%) .635 (-17%) -284.9
1918 BSN NL 4 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 29 0 47 5 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 BSN OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
1917 BSN OF 27 0 46 5 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Center Field 15
Right Field 9

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Washington and Lee University Lexington VA 1915