Jeff Bailey, baseball player, 2007-2009

Jeff Bailey

Born: 11/19/1978 in Longview, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-07-06 | Final Game: 2009-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Todd Bailey

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Biography

Jeff Bailey, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2009. Primarily a position player, he played in a total of 56 games during his brief career. Bailey's time in the majors was characterized by his power at the plate, as he recorded 6 home runs and contributed 16 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite a batting average of .228. Bailey's career unfolded during a period in which the game was experiencing a significant transformation, shifting away from the power-hitting strategies of the late 1990s and early 2000s. While he may not have had an extensive career, his presence in the league highlighted the continuing evolution of player roles and the importance of versatility on the field. After his final MLB appearance on July 4, 2009, Bailey left a legacy as a player who, although not widely known, contributed to the tapestry of baseball during a dynamic era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 136 25 31 4 3 6 16 0 19 39 0.228 0.340 0.434 0.773 144.6

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .434 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.773 vs. league average 0.753 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
2007 BOS AL 3 9 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0.111 — — — — 0.0
2008 BOS AL 27 50 10 14 1 1 2 6 0 9 17 0.280 .263 (+6%) .333 (+17%) .416 (+11%) .749 (+13%) 140.2
2009 BOS AL 26 77 14 16 3 2 3 9 0 10 21 0.208 .262 (-21%) .332 (-1%) .417 (-1%) .750 (-1%) 4.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 38 28 251 16 2 24
OF 9 4 7 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 BOS 1B 3 2 16 2 0 1
2008 BOS 1B 12 7 77 3 0 10
2008 BOS OF 6 2 3 0 0 0
2009 BOS 1B 23 19 158 11 2 13
2009 BOS OF 3 2 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 38
Left Field 7
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 5