Griffin Bailey Sold To The New York Yankees
Published on June 15, 2009 under American Association (AA) News Release
DURHAM, NC - The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball announced today that The New York Yankees have purchased the contract of Sioux City Explorers RHP Griffin Bailey. Bailey will report to the Yankees Single A affiliate, Staten Island in the NY-Penn League.
Bailey, 24, appeared in seven games with the Explorers this season and went 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA in 17 1/3 innings of work. In his seven appearances, Bailey struck out 15 batters and allowed eight walks while holding opponents to a .246 batting average.
The Explorers acquired Bailey prior to the 2009 season in a trade with the Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League. The resident of Lexington, KY was a member of the Miners for two seasons and posted a 5-5 record with a 2.79 ERA last season. Prior to joining the Miners in 2007, Bailey was in the Houston Astros organization pitching for Greeneville of the Appalachian League.
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