Harvey Bailey
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1899-1900)
Harvey Bailey was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1900 for the Boston Braves, a span of 2 seasons. Across 16 career appearances, he went 6-4 with a 4.13 ERA and 35 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 160 lb
- Died
- 7/10/1922 in Toledo, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1899-06-30
- Last Game
- 1900-05-21
Full name: Harvey Francis Bailey
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | BSN | NL | 6 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 86.2 | 83 | 38 | 35 | 26 | 3.95 | 3.85 (-3%) | -2076.8 |
| 1900 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 4.95 | 3.68 (-34%) | -92.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 106.2 | 107 | 49 | 46 | 35 | 4.13 | — | -2,170 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 43 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .233 | .283 | .326 | .608 | 0 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.
Career OBP .283 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.
Career SLG .326 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.
Career OPS .608 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | BSN | NL | 12 | 34 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1900 | BSN | NL | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 16 | 43 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .233 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 28 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 3 | .250 |
| Away | 5 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 68.1 | 75 | 33 | 31 | 23 | 4.35 |
| Away | 5 | 38.1 | 32 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 3.05 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900-05-21 | BSN | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1900-05-08 | BSN | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1900-04-26 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1900-04-19 | BSN | PHI | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-10-12 | BSN | PHI | L | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-10-02 | BSN | NY1 | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-28 | BSN | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-09-16 | BSN | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-13 | BSN | STL | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-08-17 | BSN | LS3 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900-05-21 | BSN | STL | — | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1900-05-08 | BSN | NY1 | — | 4.2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1900-04-26 | BSN | NY1 | — | 5.1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1900-04-19 | BSN | PHI | — | 5.0 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1899-10-12 | BSN | PHI | L | 8.0 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 1899-10-02 | BSN | NY1 | W | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1899-09-28 | BSN | WSN | — | 9.0 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1899-09-16 | BSN | PIT | — | 8.0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-09-13 | BSN | STL | W | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1899-08-17 | BSN | LS3 | L | 7.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |
Harvey Bailey: the record in brief
According to the bio, Harvey Bailey debuted on June 30, 1899 and played a final game on May 21, 1900. Bailey's only club in the season tables is the Boston Beaneaters. Bailey is listed as a pitcher at 6-foot-0 and 160 pounds. Bailey was born on November 24, 1876, in Palmyra, MI, USA. Bailey's death is recorded on July 10, 1922, in Toledo, OH, USA. The bio lists the given name Harvey Francis.
Bailey's career pitching line is 6 wins, 4 losses and a 4.13 ERA over 16 appearances. Also on Bailey's record: 35 strikeouts. The league ERA over Bailey's seasons was 3.78, so the 4.13 figure ran 9.3% worse than average. 1899 brought Bailey a season-high 6 wins. In 1899, one of the busiest seasons, Bailey posted a 3.95 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.85.
The position breakdown shows 16 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 3 putouts and 25 assists against 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harvey Bailey
- What years did Harvey Bailey play?
- Harvey Bailey played in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1900.
- Was Harvey Bailey a pitcher?
- Yes. Harvey Bailey pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 35 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Harvey Bailey hit?
- Harvey Bailey hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Harvey Bailey play for?
- Harvey Bailey played for one team, the Boston Beaneaters (1899–1900).
- What were Harvey Bailey's career stats?
- In 16 games, Harvey Bailey went 6-4 with a 4.13 ERA, 35 strikeouts, and 106.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Harvey Bailey play?
- Harvey Bailey played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harvey Bailey and how much did he weigh?
- Harvey Bailey was listed at 6 feet and 160 pounds.
- What was Harvey Bailey's career ERA?
- Harvey Bailey finished with a 4.13 career ERA, going 6-4 with 35 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Harvey Bailey have?
- Harvey Bailey recorded 35 career strikeouts.
- Is Harvey Bailey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harvey Bailey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.