Jeff Bailey
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| Boston Red Sox — No. 55 | |
| First baseman | |
| Born: November 19, 1978 Longview, Washington |
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| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| Major League Baseball debut | |
| July 6, 2007 for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Selected MLB statistics (through 2007) |
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| Batting average | .111 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 1 |
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Jeffrey Todd "Jeff" Bailey (born November 19, 1978 in Longview, Washington) is a first baseman, outfielder, and designated hitter in the Boston Red Sox organization. He formerly played catcher until a throwing disorder prompted him to change positions.[1] Bailey is a graduate of Kelso High School in Kelso, Washington and attended Texas A&M University
[edit] Professional career
Bailey was selected by the Florida Marlins in the 2nd round (64th overall) of the 1997 draft. Bailey began his professional career in 1997 playing for the Gulf Coast League Marlins and played in the Marlins minor league system until 2001.
In March 2002 the Marlins traded him to Montreal Expos for a player to be named later (Wilson Valdéz). He played in the Expos system until October 2003 when he granted his free agency.
Bailey was signed as a free agent by the Red Sox organization first on November 7, 2003, then again on December 15, 2004, December 10, 2006 and December 13, 2007.
Between 2004 and 2005, Bailey split time between double-A Portland Sea Dogs and triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox. In 2006 he played the entire season for the Pawtucket Red Sox and had a .275 batting average, 82 RBIs, and 22 home runs in 134 games.
Bailey participated in the Red Sox' 2007 spring training before being sent back to the Pawtucket Red Sox. He was called up from Pawtucket on July 6, 2007 and made his MLB debut for the Red Sox replacing the injured Kevin Youkilis at first base, going 0-4[2]. His first major league hit was a home run on July 8, against Detroit Tigers southpaw Nate Robertson[3]. Bailey was optioned back to Pawtucket on July 12, 2007, to make room on the active roster for pitcher Joel Piñeiro. [4]
Bailey participated in the Red Sox 2008 spring training camp, but was reassigned to minor league camp on March 8th.[5]
Bailey is having a very good beginning to the 2008 season in Pawtucket, hitting well over .300 by the end of May.
Bailey's contract was purchased by the Red Sox on May 30, 2008.
[edit] External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube
- Soxprospects.com Bio / statistics
- Baseball Reference minor league statistics
- Minor League Baseball stats
[edit] References
- ^ Nick Cafardo (2007-03-23). Tidbits from the Fort. Boston Globe. Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
- ^ Gordon Edes (2007-07-06). Bailey called up. Boston Globe. Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
- ^ Amalie Benjamin (2007-07-08). Bailey's HR ball. Boston Globe. Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
- ^ Ian Browne (2007-07-13). Notes: Schilling set for next step: No timetable set on when veteran will return to action. MLB.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
- ^ Amalie Benjamin (2008-03-09). A small bend in road for Buchholz. Boston Globe. Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
