Jeff Bailey
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2009)
Jeff Bailey was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2009 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 56 career games, he hit .228 with 31 hits, 6 home runs, and 16 RBI. His career PIV β Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact β is 145.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-07-06
- Last Game
- 2009-07-04
Full name: Jeffrey Todd Bailey
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 | .228 | .340 | .434 | .773 | 145 |
Career AVG .228 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons β 13.9% below league average.
Career OBP .340 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career SLG .434 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career OPS .773 vs. league average .753 across their career seasons β near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | BOS | AL | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .111 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 2008 | BOS | AL | 27 | 50 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 17 | .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 | .208 | .262 (-21%) | .332 (-1%) | .417 (-1%) | .750 (-1%) | 4.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 56 | 136 | 25 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 39 | .228 | — | — | — | — | 145 | ||
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 (56 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 59 | 12 | 17 | 3 | 9 | .288 |
| Away | 30 | 77 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 7 | .182 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-04 | BOS | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-07-01 | BOS | BAL | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-06-30 | BOS | BAL | L | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-05-28 | BOS | MIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-05-26 | BOS | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-05-25 | BOS | MIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-05-24 | BOS | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-05-19 | BOS | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009-05-17 | BOS | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-05-16 | BOS | SEA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 38 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Bailey
- What years did Jeff Bailey play?
- Jeff Bailey played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2009.
- Was Jeff Bailey a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Bailey was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jeff Bailey hit?
- Jeff Bailey hit 6 career home runs with 31 hits.
- What was Jeff Bailey's career batting average?
- Jeff Bailey batted .228 over his career, with 31 hits in 136 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff Bailey have?
- Jeff Bailey drove in 16 runs in his career.
- Is Jeff Bailey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Bailey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.