Roger Bailey, baseball player, 1995-1997

Roger Bailey

Born: 10/3/1970 in Chattahoochee, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-27 | Final Game: 1997-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Roger Bailey

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Biography

Roger Bailey was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1997. Born in 1970, Bailey made his mark on the sport during a time characterized by an offensive surge and the rise of power hitters, which presented unique challenges for pitchers. Throughout his career, he showcased a tenacious work ethic and a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing with a record of 18 wins and 19 losses. Bailey's career statistics reflect his role as a reliable arm in the bullpen and rotation, recording an earned run average (ERA) of 4.9 and accumulating 162 strikeouts over his time in the league. He also secured one save, illustrating his capability in high-pressure situations. While his numbers may not have placed him among the elite of his era, Bailey's contributions to his teams were notable, as he played a crucial role in a transitional period for baseball, marked by the increasing specialization of pitchers and evolving game strategies. His journey through the majors remains a testament to the perseverance and determination often seen in professional sports.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 19 92 46 5 2 1 356.0 392 194 43 161 162 4.90 0

Career ERA 4.90 vs. league average 4.49 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
1995 COL NL 7 6 39 6 0 0 0 81.3 88 45 39 33 4.98 4.45 (-12%) -1560.2
1996 COL NL 2 3 24 11 0 0 1 83.7 94 58 52 45 6.24 4.61 (-35%) -1006.4
1997 COL NL 9 10 29 29 5 2 0 191.0 210 91 70 84 4.29 4.39 (+2%) -4871.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
93 97 15 20 1 1 1 8 0 6 22 0.206 0.252 0.268 0.520 -419.0

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career OBP .252 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career SLG .268 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.520 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — 31.5% 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
1995 COL NL 39 16 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1996 COL NL 24 19 4 5 0 1 1 5 0 3 4 0.263 — — — — 0.0
1997 COL NL 30 62 9 13 1 0 0 2 0 2 15 0.210 .266 (-21%) .336 (-30%) .419 (-46%) .756 (-39%) -419.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 92 46 26 93 3 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 COL P 39 6 3 14 2 2
1996 COL P 24 11 11 26 1 2
1997 COL P 29 29 12 53 0 7

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 92

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 COL NL $355,000
1997 COL NL $200,000
1996 COL NL $150,000
1995 COL NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $814,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida State University Tallahassee FL 1990, 1991, 1992