Steve Bailey

Born: 2/12/1942 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-04-14 | Final Game: 1968-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 194 lbs

Full name: Steven John Bailey

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Biography

Steve Bailey, born in 1942, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1968. He made his debut during a transformative period in baseball, which saw the game evolving with the introduction of new strategies and the increasing specialization of pitchers. Over the course of his brief career, Bailey accumulated a record of 2-6, showcasing a solid ERA of 3.88 that reflected his ability to manage games effectively on the mound. Bailey's tenure in the majors was marked by his competitive spirit and resilience. He recorded a total of 47 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, demonstrating his capability in high-pressure situations. Although his career spanned only two seasons, Bailey contributed to his teams with a reliable pitching style that was a hallmark of the era, focusing on control and strategy rather than sheer velocity. His time in the league, though short, left a lasting impression on those who witnessed his performances during a period of significant change in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	6	34	2	0	0	2	69.7	66	30	6	44	47	3.88	0

Career ERA 3.88 vs. league average 3.14 across their career seasons — 23.3% 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
1967	CLE	AL	2	5	32	1	0	0	2	64.7	62	28	42	46	3.90	3.30 (-18%)	-1483.7
1968	CLE	AL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	5.0	4	2	2	1	3.60	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
34	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.000	0.091	0.000	0.091	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .240 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 70.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.091 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 86.0% 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
1967	CLE	AL	32	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	CLE	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	34	2	10	7	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1967	CLE	P	32	1	10	7	0	1
1968	CLE	P	2	1	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	34