Jeff Bailey
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| Born: | November 19, 1978 |
| Birthplace: | Longview, Washington |
| Height: | 6' 1" |
| Weight: | 205 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1997: 2nd Round by the Florida Marlins |
| College: | Texas A&M University |
| High School: | Kelso High School (WA) |
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Jeff Bailey (born November 19, 1978 in Longview, WA) is a catcher, first baseman, and designated hitter currently playing for Triple-A Pawtucket. He was drafted in the 2nd round of the 1997 draft by the Florida Marlins.
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Scouting Report
- Bailey mainly plays 1B and DH (and some LF) these days after previously spending a lot of time as a catcher. He is adequate defensively, with below average range, a decent glove, and a good arm for a 1B. Above average power, leading the Red Sox minors in home runs in 2006. Good contact and plate patience. Slow on the basepaths, about what you'd expect from a converted catcher. Strikes out too much. Failed to impress during extended stints with the Red Sox in spring training 2007. Has potential to be a backup at the major league level, but not likely for the Red Sox. Bailey has been a team leader and model teammate with the Red Sox organization for five seasons. ~ SoxProspects.com
Minor League Career
Bailey began his career in the GCL, where he spent all of 1998. He had a solid year in 1999 in low class A, but was out of action for all of 2000. Jumped to Double-A in 2001, but was mediocre and traded to Montreal for a PTBNL. He bounced back in 2002 and reached Triple-A for the first time in 2003. Following the season, he signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox and had an outstanding season for Double-A Portland. After splitting 2005 between Portland and Pawtucket, he again reupped with the Sox and spent all of 2006 at Pawtucket, earning team MVP honors. He finished the season with a career high 22 home runs and 82 RBI, to go with a .383 on-base percentage, a .489 slugging percentage and 74 walks.
While Bailey has moved slowly up the minors, he has finally established himself in Triple-A. He has a solid bat, but because he is a below-average fielder in the outfielder and a poor receiver behind the plate, he is a classic tweener. Don't look for him to take David Ortiz's DH job any time soon. His best hope to make the majors is to latch on as a 3rd catcher/PH type player such as Matt LeCroy.
Bailey was called up to replace an ailing Kevin Youkilis for a series against the Detroit Tigers July 6-9, 2007. He appeared in all 3 games, going 1-9 with his lone Major League hit being a home run off starter Nate Robertson in his last at bat.
Minor League Awards
- 2004 Eastern League All-Star
- Red Sox Minor League Player of the Month - June 2004
- International League Player of the Week (June 26 - July 2, 2006)
- 2006 Pawtucket Red Sox Most Valuable Player
- 2008 International League All Star
- 2008 International League MVP
- 2008 International League Post-Season All Star
Transactions
- June 3, 1997: Drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 2nd round of the 1997 amateur draft. Player signed July 2, 1997.
- March 28, 2002: Traded by the Florida Marlins to the Montreal Expos for PTBNL.
- October 15, 2003: Granted Free Agency.
- November 7, 2003: Signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent.
- October 15, 2004: Granted Free Agency.
- December 15, 2004: Signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent.
- October 15, 2006: Granted Free Agency.
- December 8, 2006: Signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent.
External Links
- Jeff Bailey - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Jeff Bailey - Adopt-A-Prospect Page Courtesy of SoSH
