Mark Bailey

Born: 11/4/1961 in Springfield, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-04-27 | Final Game: 1992-08-22

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Mark Bailey

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Biography

Mark Bailey was a professional baseball player born in 1961, who had a career spanning from 1984 until his retirement in 1992. Primarily playing as a position player, Bailey appeared in 340 games over his eight-year career. He achieved a total of 209 hits, with a notable contribution of 24 home runs and 101 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .22. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Bailey's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by evolving offensive strategies and an increasing emphasis on power hitting. Although he may not have been among the league's elite, his contributions were significant in the context of his teams and the era in which he played. His versatility and tenacity on the field left an imprint on the clubs he represented, and his journey through the majors reflects the competitive spirit that defines the game. After concluding his time in professional baseball on August 22, 1992, Bailey remained a part of the sport's rich history, serving as a reminder of the dedication required to succeed at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
340	949	101	209	37	1	24	101	2	166	222	0.220	0.337	0.337	0.674	-77.8

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.674 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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
1984	HOU	NL	108	344	38	73	16	1	9	34	0	53	71	0.212	.259 (-18%)	.322 (-1%)	.384 (-11%)	.707 (-7%)	-317.1
1985	HOU	NL	114	332	47	88	14	0	10	45	0	67	70	0.265	.257 (+3%)	.323 (+20%)	.390 (+2%)	.714 (+10%)	961.4
1986	HOU	NL	57	153	9	27	5	0	4	15	1	28	45	0.176	.257 (-32%)	.325 (-7%)	.395 (-27%)	.720 (-18%)	-433.7
1987	HOU	NL	35	64	5	13	1	0	0	3	1	10	21	0.203	.262 (-23%)	.331 (-6%)	.415 (-47%)	.746 (-29%)	-288.4
1988	HOU	NL	8	23	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	5	6	0.130	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	SFG	NL	5	7	1	1	0	0	1	3	0	0	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	SFG	NL	13	26	0	4	1	0	0	1	0	3	7	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	0	5	1	0	0
C	314	271	1722	152	32	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	HOU	C	108	103	629	56	12	4
1985	HOU	1B	2	0	1	1	0	0
1985	HOU	C	110	96	565	51	13	6
1986	HOU	1B	1	0	4	0	0	0
1986	HOU	C	53	45	318	33	4	3
1987	HOU	C	27	14	126	7	2	0
1988	HOU	C	8	7	48	3	1	0
1990	SFN	C	1	0	3	0	0	0
1992	SFN	C	7	6	33	2	0	0