Howard L. Bailey (born July 31, 1957) is a former

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who played for three seasons. He was signed by the

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as an amateur free agent in 1978 after playing his college ball at

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. He played for the Tigers from 1981 to 1983, playing in 50 career games. One highlight of Bailey's career occurred on October 1, 1982. In the second game of a doubleheader, Bailey picked up his one and only MLB save. He pitched three shutout innings to hold down a 4-2 Tigers victory over the Indians, saving the game for starting pitcher Pat Underwood.

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