Howard Bailey (baseball)

Howard Bailey
Pitcher
Born: (1957-07-31) July 31, 1957 (age 67) Grand Haven, Michigan, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 12, 1981, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 1983, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	6–9
Earned run average	5.23
Strikeouts	41
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
Detroit Tigers (1981–1983)

Howard Lee Bailey (born July 31, 1957) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for three seasons. He was signed by the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent in 1978 after playing his college ball at Grand Valley State University. He played for the Tigers from 1981 to 1983, playing in 50 career games. One highlight of Bailey's career occurred on October 1, 1982. In the second game of a doubleheader, Bailey picked up his one and only MLB save. He pitched three shutout innings to hold down a 4-2 Tigers victory over the Indians, saving the game for starting pitcher Pat Underwood. [1]

References

1. "Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians Box Score, October 1, 1982".

External links

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)