| Andrew Bailey | |
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 Bailey with the Boston Red Sox in 2013 | |
| Boston Red Sox – No. 53 | |
| Pitcher /Coach | |
| Born: (1984-05-31)May 31, 1984 (age 41) Voorhees, New Jersey, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 6, 2009, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 15, 2017, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 16–14 |
| Earned run average | 3.12 |
| Strikeouts | 276 |
| Saves | 95 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
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Andrew Scott Bailey (born May 31, 1984) is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher and currentpitching coach for theBoston Red Sox ofMajor League Baseball (MLB). As a player, he played in MLB for theOakland Athletics,Los Angeles Angels, Red Sox,New York Yankees, andPhiladelphia Phillies. He played college baseball forWagner College and was selected by the Athletics in the sixth round of the2006 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2009 and won that season'sAmerican LeagueRookie of the Year Award. He was anAll-Star in2009 and2010 while he was thecloser for the Athletics. He has also been a pitching coach for theSan Francisco Giants.
Bailey was born inVoorhees, New Jersey, and first played baseball atPaul VI High School inHaddon Township, New Jersey. He attendedWagner College inStaten Island. Bailey was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 16th round (475th overall) of the2005 Major League Baseball draft, but decided to return to Wagner for his senior year and earn a degree in business administration. His Wagner number 17 jersey was retired in January 2010, which made him only the fourth former student-athlete to be honored in that way.[1][2]
TheOakland Athletics selected Bailey in the sixth round, with the 188th overall selection, of the2006 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with Oakland for asigning bonus of $135,000.[3]
Bailey made the AthleticsOpening Day25-man roster for the2009 season, and made his major league debut on April 6, 2009, pitching a scoreless inning against theLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim.[4] Bailey was selected to represent the Athletics in the2009 MLB All-Star Game in St. Louis. He was the 2009 August AL Rookie of the Month.[5] He broke the Athletics rookie save record on September 12 against theMinnesota Twins with his 24th save of the season.
After a final line of 26 saves (9th in the AL) and a 1.84 ERA and a 0.876WHIP, Bailey was named 2009 American LeagueRookie of the Year on November 16, 2009.[6]
He was selected again to the All-Star team in 2010, which he finished with 25 saves (10th in the AL), a 1.47 ERA and a 0.959 WHIP.[5]
On September 12, 2011, Bailey was hit right above the temple by aline drive inbatting practice. He felt fine, passedconcussion tests, and sat out the next few days. He returned to action to face the Tigers a few games later.[7] His ERA ballooned to 3.24, though he did finish with 24 saves.[5]
On December 28, 2011, Bailey andRyan Sweeney were traded from Oakland to theBoston Red Sox forJosh Reddick and two minor leaguers.[8] 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 thedisabled list.[9] 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 ERA, and a 1.89 WHIP.
Bailey began the2013 season as a middle reliever with the Red Sox, but when closerJoel Hanrahan was injured in mid-April, Bailey took over the closer job.[10] He was named the American League player of the week for the week of April 21.[5] Bailey compiled 8 saves, a 3–1 record and a 3.77 ERA 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 damagedlabrum in his throwing shoulder. He underwent shoulder surgery on July 24, ending his 2013 season.[11] After the 2013 season, Bailey was non-tendered by the Red Sox, making him afree agent.[12]
On February 22, 2014, Bailey signed a minor league deal with theNew York Yankees with a $2.5 million salary if he made the major league roster, and a club option for the 2015 season.[11][13] After numerous setbacks in his recovery from his shoulder injury, Bailey was ruled out for the 2014 season on August 17.[14] The Yankees signed him to a new minor league contract on November 7, 2014, after declining his 2015 option a few days earlier.[4]
The Yankees promoted Bailey to the major leagues on September 1, 2015.[15] On September 2, he entered in the seventh inning at Boston, his first appearance in a game in two years. In 10 appearances, he posted a 5.19 ERA. On November 3, the Yankees declined Bailey's option for the 2016 season, making him a free agent.[16]
Bailey signed a minor league contract with thePhiladelphia Phillies in December 2015, receiving an invitation tospring training.[17] He was called up to the Phillies on April 20, 2016.[18] He wasdesignated for assignment on August 2, and released on August 6.
On August 13, 2016, Bailey signed a minor league deal with theLos Angeles Angels. Bailey was called up in late August and collected six saves for the Angels in 12 games, with a 2.38 ERA and a 0.971 WHIP. On November 9, Bailey signed a one-year, $1 million contract to remain with the Angels.[19] His 2017 season was cut short due to a shoulder injury, limiting him to four games.
Bailey announced his retirement on February 26, 2018, to take up the job of instant replay coordinator and coaching assistant for theLos Angeles Angels.[20] Bailey spent the 2019 season as the Angelsbullpen coach.[21]
Prior to the 2020 season, Bailey was hired by theSan Francisco Giants as their pitching coach.[22]
In November 2023, Bailey was hired as pitching coach by the Red Sox, replacingDave Bush, who had been dismissed following the 2023 season.[23][24]
Bailey serves as Director of Development for the Strike 3 Foundation, anon-profit charity dedicated topediatric cancer research, founded by former Athletics and Red Sox teammateCraig Breslow.[25]
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| Preceded by | Boston Red Soxpitching coach 2024–present | Succeeded by Incumbent |