Buddy Bailey
Welby Shelton Bailey
Born: March 28, 1957
Norristown, PA US
Coaching Career: 1983-2024
Buddy Bailey compiled a record of 2286 wins and 2137 losses in his managing career with the Pulaski Braves, Sumter Braves, Durham Bulls, Greenville Braves, Lynchburg Red Sox, Pawtucket Red Sox, Daytona Cubs, Iowa Cubs, Tennessee Smokies, Myrtle Beach Pelicans and South Bend Cubs. He began managing during the 1983 season and last managed during the 2024 campaign.
 Pulaski Braves |
 Sumter Braves |
 Durham Bulls |
 Greenville Braves |
 Lynchburg Red Sox |
 Pawtucket Red Sox |
 Daytona Cubs |
 Iowa Cubs |
 Tennessee Smokies |
 Tennessee Smokies |
 Myrtle Beach Pelicans |
 South Bend Cubs |
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | AL | R | Pulaski Braves | 71 | 45 | 26 | .634 | |
| 1984 | AL | R | Pulaski Braves | 69 | 37 | 32 | .536 | |
| 1985 | SAL | A | Sumter Braves | 135 | 72 | 63 | .533 | |
| 1986 | CL | A | Durham Bulls | 140 | 72 | 68 | .514 | |
| 1987 | SAL | A | Sumter Braves | 137 | 75 | 62 | .547 | |
| 1988 | SL | AA | Greenville Braves | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1988 | CL | A | Durham Bulls | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1989 | SL | AA | Greenville Braves | 139 | 70 | 69 | .504 | |
| 1990 | SL | AA | Greenville Braves | 144 | 57 | 87 | .396 | |
| 1991 | CL | Advanced A | Lynchburg Red Sox | 139 | 67 | 72 | .482 | |
| 1992 | CL | Advanced A | Lynchburg Red Sox | 135 | 77 | 58 | .570 | |
| 1993 | IL | AAA | Pawtucket Red Sox | 142 | 60 | 82 | .423 | |
| 1994 | IL | AAA | Pawtucket Red Sox | 142 | 78 | 64 | .549 | |
| 1995 | IL | AAA | Pawtucket Red Sox | 141 | 70 | 71 | .496 | |
| 1996 | IL | AAA | Pawtucket Red Sox | 142 | 78 | 64 | .549 | |
| 2002 | IL | AAA | Pawtucket Red Sox | 144 | 60 | 84 | .417 | |
| 2003 | IL | AAA | Pawtucket Red Sox | 144 | 83 | 61 | .576 | |
| 2004 | IL | AAA | Pawtucket Red Sox | 144 | 73 | 71 | .507 | |
| 2006 | FSL | Advanced A | Daytona Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 2007 | PCL | AAA | Iowa Cubs | 144 | 79 | 65 | .549 | |
| 2008 | SL | AA | Tennessee Smokies | 139 | 62 | 77 | .446 | |
| 2009 | FSL | Advanced A | Daytona Cubs | 135 | 64 | 71 | .474 | |
| 2010 | FSL | Advanced A | Daytona Cubs | 139 | 75 | 64 | .540 | |
| 2011 | FSL | Advanced A | Daytona Cubs | 137 | 76 | 61 | .555 | |
| 2012 | SL | AA | Tennessee Smokies | 140 | 72 | 68 | .514 | |
| 2013 | SL | AA | Tennessee Smokies | 138 | 76 | 62 | .551 | |
| 2014 | SL | AA | Tennessee Smokies | 139 | 66 | 73 | .475 | |
| 2015 | SL | AA | Tennessee Smokies | 139 | 76 | 63 | .547 | |
| 2016 | CL | Advanced A | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 139 | 82 | 57 | .590 | |
| 2017 | CL | Advanced A | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 140 | 73 | 67 | .521 | |
| 2018 | CL | Advanced A | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 139 | 61 | 78 | .439 | |
| 2019 | MWL | A | South Bend Cubs | 137 | 76 | 61 | .555 | |
| 2021 | Low-A East | A | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 120 | 59 | 61 | .492 | |
| 2022 | CARL | A | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 131 | 78 | 53 | .595 | |
| 2023 | CARL | A | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 130 | 75 | 55 | .577 | |
| 2024 | CARL | A | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 129 | 62 | 67 | .481 | |
| Totals | 4423 | 2286 | 2137 | .517 |
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