Scott Bailes
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Scott Alan Bailes is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher who pitched for three teams during a 13-year Major League career. At some point during his youth, he moved to Missouri, and participated in Little League, Pony League, and American Legion teams. He played baseball in college for Southwest Missouri State University
, and on January 12, 1982 was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 7th round. However, Bailes did not sign, and played college baseball during the spring of 1982. In the secondary phase of the draft, Bailes was drafted again, this time in the 4th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates
on June 7, 1982. He signed with the team on July 1.
. On May 30, 1985, the Indians traded Johnnie LeMaster
to the Pirates for a player to be named later, which ended up being Bailes, who joined the Indians on July 3. He joined the Indians Major League roster for the start of the 1986 season, and made his pitching debut against the Baltimore Orioles
on April 9, 1986. He finished his rookie season with a 10-10 record, earning 7 saves over 62 games. He set a record for most relief wins by an Indian rookie with 8. He continued to be used as a starter, reliever, and closer the following season, starting 17 games and finishing 15. He finished with a 7-8 record, 6 saves, and a 4.64 ERA in 1987. The 1988 season saw Bailes being used primarily as a starter. He threw 5 complete game
s and 2 shutout
s, yet was moved back into the bullpen late in the season and finished with a 9-14 record. In 1989, Bailes managed his lowest ERA to date at 4.28, however another losing record led to him being traded in the off-season. On January 9, 1990, Bailes was traded to the California Angels for Jeff Manto
and minor league prospect Colin Charland. He was no longer being used as a starter, and after a few rough outings and an ERA of 6.37, Bailes was sent to the minor leagues. In 1991, Bailes was back in the bullpen, and managed an ERA of 4.18 for the season, a career best for him to that point. However, the 1992 season was a struggle for Bailes, as he finished with an ERA of 7.45, and was released by the team on October 15, 1992. He signed with the Kansas City Royals on February 25, 1993, but was released on April 3. He signed on with the Toronto Blue Jays
farm system on April 25, but could not make it past the Syracuse Chiefs at the AAA level, and after being released in January 1995 he retired. After spending some time in the business field and playing for a semi-pro league in Springfield, Missouri
, Bailes signed on with the Texas Rangers after the 1996 season in hopes of making a comeback.
. He finished the season with an ERA of 2.86 in 24 appearances. He was granted free agency on November 6, but re-signed with the Rangers a month later. He played the full 1998 season with the Rangers, but retired after being granted free agency.
franchise, the AA-affiliate for the St. Louis Cardinals
. On Tuesday, April 7, 2009, Scott was elected to the Springfield, MO City Council.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher who pitched for three teams during a 13-year Major League career. At some point during his youth, he moved to Missouri, and participated in Little League, Pony League, and American Legion teams. He played baseball in college for Southwest Missouri State University
Missouri State University
Missouri State University is a public university located in Springfield, Missouri, United States and founded in 1905. It is the state's second largest university, with an official enrollment of 20,802 in fall 2011...
, and on January 12, 1982 was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 7th round. However, Bailes did not sign, and played college baseball during the spring of 1982. In the secondary phase of the draft, Bailes was drafted again, this time in the 4th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
on June 7, 1982. He signed with the team on July 1.
Professional career
After playing in the Pirates' farm system for a few years, he was traded to the Cleveland IndiansCleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
. On May 30, 1985, the Indians traded Johnnie LeMaster
Johnnie LeMaster
Johnnie Lee LeMaster is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He played for 12 seasons for four teams, including 10 seasons for the San Francisco Giants. He batted and threw right-handed....
to the Pirates for a player to be named later, which ended up being Bailes, who joined the Indians on July 3. He joined the Indians Major League roster for the start of the 1986 season, and made his pitching debut against the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
on April 9, 1986. He finished his rookie season with a 10-10 record, earning 7 saves over 62 games. He set a record for most relief wins by an Indian rookie with 8. He continued to be used as a starter, reliever, and closer the following season, starting 17 games and finishing 15. He finished with a 7-8 record, 6 saves, and a 4.64 ERA in 1987. The 1988 season saw Bailes being used primarily as a starter. He threw 5 complete game
Complete game
In baseball, a complete game is the act of a pitcher pitching an entire game without the benefit of a relief pitcher.As demonstrated by the charts below, in the early 20th century, it was common for most good Major League Baseball pitchers to pitch a complete game almost every start. Pitchers were...
s and 2 shutout
Shutout
In team sports, a shutout refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring. While possible in most major sports, they are highly improbable in some sports, such as basketball....
s, yet was moved back into the bullpen late in the season and finished with a 9-14 record. In 1989, Bailes managed his lowest ERA to date at 4.28, however another losing record led to him being traded in the off-season. On January 9, 1990, Bailes was traded to the California Angels for Jeff Manto
Jeff Manto
Jeffrey Paul Manto is a former journeyman Major League Baseball player.-Early career:Manto attended Temple University, where he played baseball. Manto was drafted in the 35th round of the 1982 Major League Baseball Draft by the New York Yankees, but opted not to sign with them...
and minor league prospect Colin Charland. He was no longer being used as a starter, and after a few rough outings and an ERA of 6.37, Bailes was sent to the minor leagues. In 1991, Bailes was back in the bullpen, and managed an ERA of 4.18 for the season, a career best for him to that point. However, the 1992 season was a struggle for Bailes, as he finished with an ERA of 7.45, and was released by the team on October 15, 1992. He signed with the Kansas City Royals on February 25, 1993, but was released on April 3. He signed on with the Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
farm system on April 25, but could not make it past the Syracuse Chiefs at the AAA level, and after being released in January 1995 he retired. After spending some time in the business field and playing for a semi-pro league in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri
Springfield is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. According to the 2010 census data, the population was 159,498, an increase of 5.2% since the 2000 census. The Springfield Metropolitan Area, population 436,712, includes the counties of...
, Bailes signed on with the Texas Rangers after the 1996 season in hopes of making a comeback.
Finishing a career
Bailes spent most of the 1997 season in the Texas Rangers' farm system, and was called up in early August. He made his first major league appearance in over four seasons on August 8, when he pitched 0.2 innings against the New York YankeesNew York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
. He finished the season with an ERA of 2.86 in 24 appearances. He was granted free agency on November 6, but re-signed with the Rangers a month later. He played the full 1998 season with the Rangers, but retired after being granted free agency.
Post career
Scott currently maintains his role as a co-announcer on the Ozarks CW, calling games for the Springfield CardinalsSpringfield Cardinals
The Springfield Cardinals are a minor league baseball team based in Springfield, Missouri. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals major-league club, and is owned by the Cardinals. The club plays at Hammons Field.The Springfield Cardinals...
franchise, the AA-affiliate for the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
. On Tuesday, April 7, 2009, Scott was elected to the Springfield, MO City Council.