Charles Douglas Bair (born August 22, 1949) is an American former professional baseball right-handed pitcher and coach. He played in all or part of fifteen Major League Baseball (MLB) seasons — from 1976 to 1990 — for seven different teams.\n', '

Bair was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates out of Bowling Green State University in the second round of the 1971 Major League Baseball Draft and made his Major League debut on September 13, 1976, pitching two scoreless innings out of the bullpen against the New York Mets in a 5–0 loss. On March 15, 1977, Bair, Tony Armas, Dave Giusti, Rick Langford, Doc Medich, and Mitchell Page were traded to the Oakland Athletics for Chris Batton, Phil Garner, and Tommy Helms.\n', '

Bair earned his first career victory on April 14, 1977, against the California Angels. On August 13, 1977, Bair recorded his first career save in a 9–6 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Overall, Bair finished the season with a 4–6 record and a 3.46 ERA in 83​1⁄3 innings pitched, while earning eight saves. On February 25, 1978, the Athletics traded Bair to the Cincinnati Reds for Dave Revering and cash.\n', '

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