Cory Bailey was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. He was born on January 24, 1971, in Corpus Christi, Texas, and attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he played college baseball.
Bailey was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 4th round of the 1992 MLB draft and made his MLB debut on April 26, 1995, against the Colorado Rockies. He played for the Padres for three seasons before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 1998.
Bailey played for the Reds for two seasons before being traded to the Boston Red Sox in 2000. He played for the Red Sox for one season before being traded to the Texas Rangers in 2001. He played for the Rangers for one season before being traded back to the Padres in 2002, where he finished his MLB career.
Throughout his career, Bailey had a record of 17-22 with an ERA of 4.95. He appeared in 174 games, starting 38 of them, and recorded 5 saves. Bailey was known for his fastball and slider, which he used to strike out batters.
After retiring from baseball, Bailey became a coach and worked with several minor league teams. He also worked as a scout for the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Overall, Cory Bailey had a successful career as a professional baseball player, playing for several teams and making a name for himself as a pitcher. He continued to be involved in baseball after his playing career ended, working as a coach and scout.
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