Bob Bailey in Action: Pittsburgh Pirates 8x10 Baseball Photo
The Page from the 1965 Big Time Baseball sports publication features Bob Bailey, a third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Born on October 13, 1942, in Long Beach, California, Bailey is profiled with his batting and throwing stats specified as right-handed. During the 1964 season, he achieved a batting average of .281, hit 11 home runs, and accumulated 51 runs batted in (RBI). His lifetime statistics by this point showed a batting average of .250, with 23 home runs and 102 RBIs. Drafted into the major leagues, Bailey's contributions to the Pirates were noted for his offense and defensive skills at third base. His performance in 1964 highlights a period when the Pirates were building their roster around young talents, part of their strategy during the mid-1960s in the National League.