Andrew Bailey (baseball)

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1⁄3 innings pitched, a 7.04 ERA, 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. [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 damaged labrum 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 a free agent. [12]

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. [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]

Philadelphia Phillies

Bailey signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies in December 2015, receiving an invitation to spring training. [17] He was called up to the Phillies on April 20, 2016. [18] He was designated for assignment on August 2, and released on August 6.

Los Angeles Angels

On August 13, 2016, Bailey signed a minor league deal with the Los 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.

Post-playing career

Bailey (right) conferring with pitcher Alex Cobb in 2023 Baileypcoach2023.jpg
Bailey (right) conferring with pitcher Alex Cobb in 2023

Bailey announced his retirement on February 26, 2018, to take up the job of instant replay coordinator and coaching assistant for the Los Angeles Angels. [20] Bailey spent the 2019 season as the Angels bullpen coach. [21]

Prior to the 2020 season, Bailey was hired by the San Francisco Giants as their pitching coach. [22]

In November 2023, Bailey was hired as pitching coach by the Red Sox, replacing Dave Bush, who had been dismissed following the 2023 season. [23] [24]

Philanthropy

Bailey serves as Director of Development for the Strike 3 Foundation, a non-profit charity dedicated to pediatric cancer research, founded by former Athletics and Red Sox teammate Craig Breslow. [25]

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Andrew Bailey
Andrew Bailey on June 15, 2013.jpg
Bailey with the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
Pitcher / Coach
Born: (1984-05-31) May 31, 1984 (age 39)
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
Sporting positions
Preceded by Boston Red Sox pitching coach
2024–present		Succeeded by
Incumbent
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