King Bailey

Born: 11/22/1869 in Tunstall's Station, VA, USA

Died: 11/19/1917 in Macon, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-09-21 | Final Game: 1895-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Linwood Clifton Bailey

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Biography

King Bailey was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, making his mark in a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more dynamic offenses of the early 20th century. Born in 1869, Bailey's career in Major League Baseball was brief, spanning from 1895 to September 21, 1895. He recorded a career win-loss record of 1-0, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.62. Over the course of his limited appearances, he did not register any strikeouts or saves. Despite the brevity of his career, King Bailey contributed to the rich tapestry of early baseball history. Pitchers during this era were often tasked with navigating challenging playing conditions and the evolving strategies of the game. While he may not have achieved significant statistical milestones, Bailey's presence on the mound during an important transitional phase of baseball illustrates the diverse backgrounds and experiences of players who shaped the sport in its formative years. His career remains a reminder of the many athletes who laid the groundwork for future generations in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	13	5	0	0	0	5.62	0

Career ERA 5.62 vs. league average 4.77 across their career seasons — 17.9% 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
1895	CIN	NL	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	13	5	0	0	5.62	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	2	2	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	0.500	0.500	0.750	1.250	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — +68.7% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — +38.4% above league average.

Career SLG .750 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — +87.6% above league average.

Career OPS 1.250 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — +64.2% above 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
1895	CIN	NL	1	4	2	2	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	1	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	CIN	P	1	0	1	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1