Andrew Bailey
Born: 5/31/1984 in Voorhees, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 2009-04-06 | Final Game: 2017-08-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Andrew Scott Bailey
Biography
Andrew Bailey was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1984, whose career spanned from 2009 to 2017. He made an immediate impact in Major League Baseball with his sharp breaking pitches and ability to close out games, establishing himself as a reliable relief pitcher. Over his career, Bailey recorded a win-loss record of 16-14 and maintained an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.12. He struck out 276 batters and achieved a remarkable 95 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
Bailey was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, reflecting his status among the elite relievers of his era. He played during a time when the role of the closer became increasingly vital to a team's success, and his contributions helped shape the modern bullpen dynamics in baseball. After retiring on August 15, 2017, Bailey's legacy as a formidable pitcher and a two-time All-Star remains evident in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 14 | 265 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 274.3 | 212 | 95 | 29 | 91 | 276 | 3.12 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | OAK | AL | 6 | 3 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 83.3 | 49 | 17 | 24 | 91 | 1.84 | 3739.4 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 1 | 3 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 49.0 | 34 | 8 | 13 | 42 | 1.47 | 1389.8 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | 0 | 4 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 41.7 | 34 | 15 | 12 | 41 | 3.24 | 1139.9 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15.3 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 7.04 | -198.0 |
| 2013 | BOS | AL | 3 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 28.7 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 39 | 3.77 | -642.8 |
| 2015 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5.19 | - |
| 2016 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11.3 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2.38 | 145.9 |
| 2016 | PHI | NL | 3 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 32 | 23 | 15 | 33 | 6.40 | -661.0 |
| 2017 | LAA | AL | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | OAK | AL | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | BOS | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | NYY | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | LAA | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | PHI | NL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | LAA | AL | 4 | 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 | 265 | 0 | 16 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | OAK | P | 68 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | OAK | P | 47 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | OAK | P | 42 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | BOS | P | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | BOS | P | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | NYA | P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | LAA | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | PHI | P | 33 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | LAA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 265 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Player of the Week | Week of 2013-04-21 |
| 2009 | Rookie of the Month | August |
| 2009 | Rookie of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BOS | AL | $4,100,000 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | $3,900,000 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | $465,000 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | $435,000 |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $9,300,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagner College | Staten Island | NY | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 1st | 88.0 | 160 | 13 |