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Revision as of 01:42, 14 September 2008

Jeff Bailey
Boston Red Sox – No. 55
First baseman
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
debut
July 6, 2007, for the Boston Red Sox
Career statistics
(through September 13, 2008)
Batting average.286
Home runs2
Runs batted in6
Teams

Jeffrey Todd 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

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 warms up with the Red Sox in 2008, after being called up.

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 playing for the Pawtucket Red Sox and had a .275 batting average, 82 RBI, 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 8.[5]

Bailey had 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. On August 26, 2008 after being called up by the Red Sox, he was denied entry to Yankee Stadium, with security believe he was a fan trying to get in without a ticket. Eventually he was allowed in after they discovered he was a member of the Boston Red Sox, and he drove in two runs to help give the Red Sox a win 7 to 3.

External links

Awards and recognition

References

  1. ^ Nick Cafardo (2007-03-23). "Tidbits from the Fort". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2008-03-20.
  2. ^ Gordon Edes (2007-07-06). "Bailey called up". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2008-03-20.
  3. ^ Amalie Benjamin (2007-07-08). "Bailey's HR ball". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2008-03-20.
  4. ^ Ian Browne (2007-07-13). "Notes: Schilling set for next step: No timetable set on when veteran will return to action". MLB.com. Retrieved 2008-03-20.
  5. ^ Amalie Benjamin (2008-03-09). "A small bend in road for Buchholz". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2008-03-20.
  6. ^ JOE McDONALD (2008-08-27). "Bailey, Zink win most valuable awards for their Triple-A seasons". Providence Journal. Retrieved 2008-08-27.
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