Buddy Bailey
From BR Bullpen
Welby Sheldon Bailey Dews
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6', Weight 193 lb.
- School Lynchburg College
- Born March 28, 1957 in Norristown, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Catcher Buddy Bailey was drafted in the 26th round of the 1978 amateur draft by the Kansas City Royals and the 16th round of the 1979 amateur draft by the Atlanta Braves and played for 3 years in the Braves system.
Bailey spent 9 years coaching/managing in the Braves organization and 14 years in the Boston Red Sox chain. In 2000 Bailey was the bench coach for the Red Sox, and in 2006 he was the Chicago Cubs' minor league catching and baserunning coordinator. In 2007 he was the manager of the Iowa Cubs.
Bailey has managed one of the best dynasties in Venezuelan Winter League history, piloting the Tigres de Aragua to 4 titles in 5 years from 2003-2008.
