Abraham Bailey
Born: 2/12/1895 in Joliet, IL, USA
Died: 9/27/1939 in Joliet, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1919-05-23 | Final Game: 1921-06-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 184 lbs
Full name: Abraham Lincoln Bailey
Biography
Abraham Bailey was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1895, who played in the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. His Major League career spanned from May 23, 1919, to June 11, 1921. Over the course of his brief tenure, Bailey compiled a win-loss record of 4-7 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.59. He recorded a total of 35 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats during an era where pitching was both an art and a science.
While Bailey's career may not have been lengthy or statistically overwhelming, he contributed to the game during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly. His role as a pitcher reflected the changing dynamics of the sport, as teams began to rely more heavily on specialized pitchers. Although he did not register any saves in his career, Bailey's efforts on the mound were part of the tapestry that led to the rich history of pitching in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 52 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137.3 | 171 | 70 | 4 | 40 | 35 | 4.59 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | CHC | NL | 3 | 5 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.3 | 75 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 3.15 | - |
| 1920 | CHC | NL | 1 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.7 | 55 | 29 | 11 | 8 | 7.12 | - |
| 1921 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 35 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 5.18 | -60.6 |
| 1921 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.60 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 30 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0.267 | 0.353 | 0.300 | 0.653 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | CHC | NL | 21 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.389 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | CHC | NL | 21 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | BRO | NL | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | CHC | NL | 3 | 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 | 52 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | CHN | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 2 |
| 1920 | CHN | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | BRO | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921 | CHN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 52 |