Dick Bayless

Born: 9/6/1883 in Joplin, MO, USA

Died: 12/16/1920 in Santa Rita, NM, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-09-09 | Final Game: 1908-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Harry Owen Bayless

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Biography

Dick Bayless was a professional baseball player born in 1883, whose career spanned the years 1908 to 1909. Primarily serving as a position player, Bayless played a total of 19 games in Major League Baseball. He finished his brief career with 16 hits, which included one home run, and he recorded three runs batted in (RBIs). Over his time on the field, he maintained a batting average of .225. Despite not being a prominent figure in baseball history, Bayless contributed to the game during a transformative era when the sport was evolving in both style and fan engagement. Bayless's career unfolded during a period marked by the waning days of the deadball era, a time when low-scoring games and strategic play dominated the landscape. His performance, while limited in terms of opportunities, showcased the competitive spirit and determination typical of players from that era. Though he did not leave an indelible mark on the game, his participation in the early 20th century reflects the diverse tapestry of baseball's history and the many players who have contributed to its legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	71	7	16	1	0	1	3	0	6	12	0.225	0.304	0.282	0.585	-6.7

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .282 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.585 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — near 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
1908	CIN	NL	19	71	7	16	1	0	1	3	0	6	12	0.225	.240 (-6%)	.298 (+2%)	.306 (-8%)	.605 (-3%)	-6.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	19	19	29	6	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	CIN	OF	19	19	29	6	2	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	2
Right Field	17