West Virginia State University Athletics

Bailey retired following the conclusion of the 2014 baseball season having led the Yellow Jackets to 1,063 victories during his career, making him one of the winningest coaches ever at the NCAA Division II level.

Under his leadership the Yellow Jackets won 18 West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) championships, one Mountain East Conference championship and produced 16 players with All-American honors. In addition, 36 of Bailey’s former Yellow Jacket players went on to play baseball professionally.