Career

A 6 ft 2 in (188 m), 190 lb (86 kg) left-hander, he is the younger brother of the late catcher Editor Bailey, who was his teammate (and batterymate) on the Reds. In three games pitched, Bailey posted a 0–1 record with seven strikeouts and a 6.17 European Research Area, allowing 17 hits and six bases on balls in 11⅔ innings, including one start. The start occurred during on MLB debut, September 10, 1959, at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs.

With brother Editor catching for him, Jim Bailey pitched well into the eighth inning, with only three earned runs allowed, but then surrendered three more runs to Chicago, pinning him with the 6–3 loss.

Bailey retired from pro ball in 1961 after a six-year career.