Bob Bailey, baseball player, 189 home runs, 1962-1978

Bob Bailey

Born: 10/13/1942 in Long Beach, CA, USA

Died: 1/9/2018 in Las Vegas, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-14 | Final Game: 1978-10-02

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

Full name: Robert Sherwood Bailey

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Biography

Bob Bailey, born in 1942, was a prominent position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1962 until his retirement in 1978. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,931 games, amassing 1,564 hits and recording 189 home runs and 773 RBIs. With a batting average of .257, Bailey showcased a blend of power and consistency at the plate, contributing to the offensive strengths of the teams he played for. His speed on the bases was also notable, as he stole 85 bases throughout his career, demonstrating his all-around capabilities as a player. Bailey's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the influx of talent and the evolution of the game into a more offensive-minded approach. His versatility allowed him to adapt to various roles within the lineup, making him an invaluable asset to teams such as the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Montreal Expos. Known for his competitive spirit and work ethic, Bailey left a lasting legacy in the sport, remembered not only for his statistical achievements but also for his contributions to the teams he represented during his lengthy and fruitful career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1931 6082 772 1564 234 43 189 773 85 852 1126 0.257 0.347 0.403 0.750 12851.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1962 PIT NL 14 42 6 7 2 1 0 6 1 6 10 0.167 0.0
1963 PIT NL 154 570 60 130 15 3 12 45 10 58 98 0.228 -676.4
1964 PIT NL 143 530 73 149 26 3 11 51 10 44 78 0.281 746.3
1965 PIT NL 159 626 87 160 28 3 11 49 10 70 93 0.256 304.4
1966 PIT NL 126 380 51 106 19 3 13 46 5 47 65 0.279 1346.6
1967 LAD NL 116 322 21 73 8 2 4 28 5 40 50 0.227 -378.0
1968 LAD NL 105 322 24 73 9 3 8 39 1 38 69 0.227 182.2
1969 WSN NL 111 358 46 95 16 6 9 53 3 40 76 0.265 571.5
1970 WSN NL 131 352 77 101 19 3 28 84 5 72 70 0.287 2989.1
1971 WSN NL 157 545 65 137 21 4 14 83 13 97 105 0.251 1192.6
1972 WSN NL 143 489 55 114 10 4 16 57 6 59 112 0.233 294.1
1973 WSN NL 151 513 77 140 25 4 26 86 5 88 99 0.273 2576.8
1974 WSN NL 152 507 69 142 20 2 20 73 4 100 107 0.280 2538.2
1975 WSN NL 106 227 23 62 5 0 5 30 4 46 38 0.273 526.9
1976 CIN NL 69 124 17 37 6 1 6 23 0 16 26 0.298 634.1
1977 BOS AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.0
1977 CIN NL 49 79 9 20 2 1 2 11 1 12 10 0.253 0.0
1978 BOS AL 43 94 12 18 3 0 4 9 2 19 19 0.191 -13.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 138 117 981 94 13 103
3B 1194 1119 793 2262 175 203
OF 399 369 479 35 18 6
SS 7 2 5 6 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 PIT 3B 12 12 10 25 3 2
1963 PIT 3B 153 153 113 332 32 38
1963 PIT SS 3 0 5 5 1 2
1964 PIT 3B 105 95 81 218 18 19
1964 PIT SS 2 2 0 0 1 0
1964 PIT OF 35 30 36 6 4 0
1965 PIT 3B 142 133 96 243 22 25
1965 PIT OF 28 24 23 4 1 0
1966 PIT 3B 96 88 57 201 12 20
1966 PIT OF 20 21 24 1 0 0
1967 LAN 1B 4 1 17 1 1 1
1967 LAN 3B 65 65 40 152 12 11
1967 LAN SS 1 0 0 1 1 0
1967 LAN OF 27 23 37 0 2 0
1968 LAN 3B 90 88 81 164 12 14
1968 LAN SS 1 0 0 0 1 0
1968 LAN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1969 MON 1B 85 83 704 67 6 77
1969 MON 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1969 MON OF 12 12 11 0 2 0
1970 MON 1B 18 12 98 13 1 12
1970 MON 3B 48 39 31 71 5 5
1970 MON OF 44 37 50 2 2 1
1971 MON 1B 9 6 50 3 2 2
1971 MON 3B 120 105 69 194 11 14
1971 MON OF 51 45 58 7 1 0
1972 MON 1B 3 0 5 0 0 0
1972 MON 3B 134 129 83 250 22 21
1972 MON OF 5 5 7 1 0 0
1973 MON 3B 146 140 93 275 17 25
1973 MON OF 2 1 1 0 0 0
1974 MON 3B 68 64 34 117 7 7
1974 MON OF 78 80 105 8 3 3
1975 MON 3B 3 2 1 6 0 1
1975 MON OF 61 58 88 4 2 1
1976 CIN 3B 10 5 4 12 2 1
1976 CIN OF 31 30 35 2 1 1
1977 CIN 1B 19 15 107 10 3 11
1977 CIN OF 3 3 2 0 0 0
1978 BOS 3B 1 1 0 2 0 0
1978 BOS OF 1 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 137
Third Base 1185
Shortstop 8
Left Field 408
Center Field 2
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 34

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1973 Player of the Week Week of 1973-07-06