Harvey Bailey

Born: 11/24/1876 in Palmyra, MI, USA

Died: 7/10/1922 in Toledo, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-06-30 | Final Game: 1900-05-21

Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Harvey Francis Bailey

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Biography

Harvey Bailey was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1899 to 1906. Born in 1876, Bailey made his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by evolving playing styles and the transition from the deadball era to a period that embraced more offensive production. He played for various teams, showcasing his skills on the mound during a time when pitching was crucial to a team's success. Over his career, Bailey compiled a record of 6-4 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.13. He recorded 35 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to retire batters through skillful pitching. While he did not register any saves, his contributions to the game during his playing years were significant, as he helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. Bailey's career, though not filled with the prominent accolades of later eras, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the development of pitchers in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	4	16	12	8	0	0	106.7	107	49	7	46	35	4.13	0

Career ERA 4.13 vs. league average 3.78 across their career seasons — 9.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1899	BSN	NL	6	4	12	11	8	0	0	86.7	83	38	35	26	3.95	3.85 (-3%)	-2119.6
1900	BSN	NL	0	0	4	1	0	0	0	20.0	24	11	11	9	4.95	3.68 (-34%)	-93.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	43	5	10	2	1	0	3	0	2	5	0.233	0.283	0.326	0.608	0.0

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.608 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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
1899	BSN	NL	12	34	3	8	2	0	0	2	0	2	3	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0
1900	BSN	NL	4	9	2	2	0	1	0	1	0	0	2	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	16	0	3	25	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	BSN	P	12	0	2	17	2	0
1900	BSN	P	4	0	1	8	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16