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Jonah Bayliss | Relief Pitcher

Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Age / DOB:  (34) / 8/13/1980
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 205
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Rays signed RHP Jonah Bayliss to a minor league contract.
Bayliss posted solid numbers for Triple-A Round Rock in 2010, holding a 3.58 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 8.4 K/9 rate, but the fact that the pitching-starved Astros never called him up is pretty telling. He'll represent depth at Triple-A. Wed, Dec 15, 2010 03:58:00 PM

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Jonah Bayliss - R - Rays

Pirates designated RHP Jonah Bayliss for assignment.

Bayliss was out of options, but the Pirates didn't give him much of a chance to win a job after bringing in several veterans. It wouldn't be a loss if he's claimed on waivers.
Tue, Mar 25, 2008 03:52:00 PM
Jonah Bayliss - R - Rays

The Pirates demoted Jonah Bayliss to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

He's been sent down to make room for Franquelis Osoria. Bayliss was called up last week and in his one appearance, he was shelled for six hits -- including three home runs -- and six runs over three innings, shooting his ERA to 8.36 in 39 games for Pittsburgh this season. Clearly, it was time to give someone else a look.
Sat, Aug 4, 2007 07:44:00 PM
Jonah Bayliss - R - Rays

Pirates recalled RHP Jonah Bayliss from Triple-A Indianapolis.

He takes John Van Benschoten's roster spot and slides back into the bullpen. Bayliss has a 7.53 ERA in 34 2/3 innings for the Pirates this season. Maybe the Pirates should have tried someone new instead.
Sun, Jul 29, 2007 01:09:00 PM
Jonah Bayliss - R - Rays

Pirates optioned RHP Jonah Bayliss to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Another reliever, possibly Franquelis Osoria, will be called up Tuesday to replace him. Bayliss has a 7.53 ERA in 34 2/3 innings for the Pirates this season.
Sun, Jun 24, 2007 11:34:00 PM
Jonah Bayliss - R - Rays

RP Jonah Bayliss was struck on the palm of his pitching hand by a line drive from Delmon Young during Friday's game against the Devil Rays, but remained in the game.

"He's OK," manager Jim Tracy said. "We would not have allowed him to throw another pitch had we seen any type of swelling or anything like that." Bayliss took the loss yesterday after allowing one run in one inning.
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Sat, Mar 17, 2007 09:21:00 AM
Jonah Bayliss - R - Rays

Jonah Bayliss (quad) threw a bullpen session in Saturday and was cleared to do his first competitive pitching of the spring in a minor league game Tuesday.

Bayliss still has time to compete for a bullpen spot this month.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sun, Mar 11, 2007 10:16:00 AM
Jonah Bayliss - R - Rays

Pirates reliever Jonah Bayliss has been kept off the mound since Tuesday because of a strained quadriceps muscle in his left leg.

He hopes to resume pitching this weekend. Bayliss is one of the candidates to fill an opening in the Pittsburgh bullpen.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sat, Feb 24, 2007 11:54:00 AM
Jonah Bayliss - R - Rays

Jonah Bayliss threw two perfect innings of relief to earn his third save Wednesday for the Caribes of the VWL.

He's allowed two runs and six hits in 10 innings. Bayliss gave up seven runs in 14 2/3 innings while in the majors with the Pirates last season. He'll be a candidate to win a spot in next year's pen.
Thu, Nov 9, 2006 01:19:00 PM
Jonah Bayliss - R - Rays

Pirates recalled RHP Jonah Bayliss from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Bayliss allowed three runs in five innings during his stint in the Pittsburgh pen last month. The former Royals prospect will serve as a middle reliever.
Mon, Aug 28, 2006 04:44:00 PM
Jonah Bayliss - R - Rays

Pirates optioned RHP Jonah Bayliss to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Bayliss returns to Triple-A to make room for Victor Santos, who will come off the DL prior to Friday's game. He allowed three runs in five innings during his two weeks with the Pirates.
Thu, Jul 13, 2006 06:42:00 PM
Jonah Bayliss - R - Rays

Pirates recalled RHP Jonah Bayliss from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Bayliss, the pitcher the Pirates got from the Royals for Mark Redman, had a 1.77 ERA and a 42/20 K/BB ratio in 35 2/3 IP. It might have made more sense for the Pirates to call up Scott Stickland and find out if could generate any trade value over the next month. Bayliss wasn't going anywhere. He'll be a middle reliever.
Tue, Jun 27, 2006 06:44:00 PM
Jonah Bayliss - R - Rays

Jonah Bayliss will serve as the closer for Triple-A Indianapolis to begin this season.

Bayliss came to the Pirates in a trade from the Royals. He had eight saves in Double-A Wichita last season.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mon, Apr 10, 2006 06:09:00 AM
Jonah Bayliss - R - Rays

Pirates acquired RHP Jonah Bayliss and a player to be named from the Royals for LHP Mark Redman.

This would seem to put Josh Fogg back in line for a spot as the Pirates' fifth starter, although it's possible a veteran could be brought in to compete with him. Kip Wells seemingly becomes a lot harder to pry away in trade talks. In Bayliss, the Pirates are getting a 25-year-old with a low-90s fastball, a slider and a curve. He could be a useful middle reliever. He'll probably open next season in Triple-A.
Wed, Dec 7, 2005 03:30:00 PM
Jonah Bayliss - R - Rays

Jonah Bayliss allowed one hit 3 2/3 scoreless innings of relief in the AFL today.

Bayliss made his major league debut this year, allowing six runs in 11 2/3 innings of relief for the Royals. He'll be in the mix for a spot in the team's pen in spring training, but he could probably use some Triple-A experience, even if that often seems frowned upon in Kansas City.
Wed, Oct 26, 2005 09:08:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Rene Rivera
2Curt Casali
3Justin O'Conner
4Bobby Wilson
1B1James Loney
2Vince Belnome
2B1Nick Franklin
2Logan Forsythe
3Alexi Casilla
4Ryan Brett
5Eugenio Velez
SS1Asdrubal Cabrera
2Jake Elmore
3B1Evan Longoria
2Juan Francisco
LF1Kevin Kiermaier
2Corey Brown
CF1Desmond Jennings
2Mikie Mahtook
RF1Steven Souza
2Brandon Guyer
3Joey Butler
DH1John Jaso
2David DeJesus
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Alex Cobb
2Matt Moore
3Chris Archer
4Jake Odorizzi
5Drew Smyly
6Alex Colome
7Nate Karns
8Matt Andriese
9Grayson Garvin
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jake McGee
2Brad Boxberger
3Grant Balfour
4Ernesto Frieri
5Kevin Jepsen
6Jeff Beliveau
7Kirby Yates
8Ronald Belisario
9Steve Geltz
10Brandon Gomes
11Everett Teaford
12Jose Dominguez
13C.J. Riefenhauser
14Jhan Marinez