Ben Hayes
Born: 8/4/1957 in Niagara Falls, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1982-06-25 | Final Game: 1983-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Ben Joseph Hayes
Biography
Ben Hayes, born in 1957, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 to October 2, 1983. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Hayes finished his career with a record of 6-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.7. He proved to be a reliable option for his teams, accumulating a total of 82 strikeouts and securing 9 saves during his time in Major League Baseball.
Hayes played during an era marked by a transition in pitching styles and strategies, as teams began to emphasize the importance of specialized roles within the bullpen. His ability to close games effectively contributed to his team's successes, even if his overall statistics did not fully capture the depth of his contributions. Despite a brief career, Ben Hayes left a mark on the game as a dedicated pitcher, showcasing resilience and determination in a challenging period of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 115.0 | 119 | 60 | 11 | 59 | 82 | 4.70 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45.7 | 37 | 10 | 22 | 38 | 1.97 | 589.2 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 4 | 6 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 69.3 | 82 | 50 | 37 | 44 | 6.49 | -1332.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 60 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 86 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CIN | P | 26 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | CIN | P | 60 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 86 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg College | St. Petersburg | FL | 1977, 1978 |