Scott Bailes is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on December 18, 1962, in Chillicothe, Ohio, and attended the University of Kentucky, where he played college baseball.
Bailes was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the seventh round of the 1982 MLB draft and made his major league debut in 1986. He spent the majority of his career with the Indians, pitching for them from 1986 to 1991 and again from 1996 to 1997.
During his time with the Indians, Bailes was primarily used as a relief pitcher, although he did make some starts. He had a career record of 43-53 with a 4.95 ERA and 22 saves. He was known for his control on the mound, as he walked just 2.5 batters per nine innings over the course of his career.
In addition to the Indians, Bailes also played for the California Angels, Texas Rangers, and Baltimore Orioles. He was traded to the Angels in 1992 and spent two seasons with the team, posting a 3.98 ERA in 1992 and a 2.95 ERA in 1993. He then signed with the Rangers as a free agent in 1994 and pitched for them for one season before being traded to the Orioles in 1995.
Bailes retired from baseball after the 1998 season, finishing his career with a 4.95 ERA and 22 saves. He currently works as a pitching coach in the minor leagues.
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