Background
Bailey, Andrew Scott was born on May 31, 1984 in Voorhees, New Jersey, United States. Son of Bill and Lori Bailey.
Bailey, Andrew Scott was born on May 31, 1984 in Voorhees, New Jersey, United States. Son of Bill and Lori Bailey.
He attended Wagner College in Staten Island. He was selected again to the All-Star team in 2010, which he finished with 25 saves and a 1.47 European Research Area.
He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Oakland Athletics
Bailey was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the sixth round (188th overall) of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. He made the Athletics Opening Day 25-man roster for the 2009 season as a long shot and made his major league debut April 6, 2009, tossing a scoreless inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Bailey was selected to represent the Athletics in the 2009 MLB All-Star Game in Saint Louis.
He broke the Athletics rookie save record on September 12 against the Minnesota Twins with his 24th save of the season. On September 12, 2011, Bailey was hit right above the temple by a line drive in batting practice.
He felt fine, passed concussion tests, and sat out the next few days. He returned to action to face the Tigers a few games later.
His European Research Area ballooned to 3.24, although he did finish with 24 saves.
Boston Red Sox
On December 28, 2011, Bailey and Ryan Sweeney were traded from Oakland to the Boston Red Sox for Josh Reddick and two minor leaguers. On April 4, 2012, it was announced that Bailey would require reconstructive surgery on his right thumb and that he would begin the 2012 season on the disabled list. Bailey made his 2012 debut with the Red Sox on August 14, pitching a third of an inning in a loss to Baltimore.
He finished the 2012 season with 151⁄3 innings pitched, a 7.04 European Research Area, and a 1.89 WHIP. Bailey began the 2013 season as a middle reliever with the Red Sox, but when closer Joel Hanrahan was injured in mid-April, Bailey took over the closer job.
Bailey compiled 8 saves, a 3-1 record and a 3.77 European Research Area in 30 appearances until he suffered a shoulder injury that kept him from playing for the rest of the season. After the All-Star Break, MRIs confirmed there was a torn capsule and damaged labrum in his throwing shoulder.
He underwent shoulder surgery on July 24, ending his 2013 season. After the 2013 season, Bailey was non-tendered by the Red Sox, making him a free agent.
New York Yankees
On February 22, 2014, Bailey signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees with a $2.5 million salary if he made the major league roster and a club option for the 2015 season.
After numerous setbacks in his recovery from his shoulder injury, Bailey was ruled out for the 2014 season on August 17. The Yankees signed him to a new minor league contract on November 7, 2014, after declining his 2015 option a few days earlier. The Yankees promoted Bailey to the major leagues on September 1, 2015.
On September 2, 2015, he entered in the 7th inning at Boston: his first appearance in 2 years.
In 10 appearances, he posted a 5.19 European Research Area. On November 3, 2015, the Yankees declined Bailey"s option for the 2016 season, making him a free agent. Philadelphia Phillies
Bailey signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies in December 2015, receiving an invitation to spring training.