Ben Hayes
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1983)
Ben Hayes was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1983 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 2 seasons. Across 86 career appearances, he went 6-6 with a 4.70 ERA and 82 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-06-25
- Last Game
- 1983-10-02
Full name: Ben Joseph Hayes
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45.2 | 37 | 10 | 22 | 38 | 1.97 | 3.86 (+49%) | 589.2 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 4 | 6 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 69.1 | 82 | 50 | 37 | 44 | 6.49 | 3.87 (-68%) | -1313.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 6 | 6 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 115.0 | 119 | 60 | 59 | 82 | 4.70 | — | -724 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 60 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 86 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (172 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 49 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 51.2 | 46 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 4.53 |
| Away | 49 | 63.1 | 73 | 34 | 35 | 52 | 4.83 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-10-02 | CIN | HOU | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-09-29 | CIN | SFG | L | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983-09-26 | CIN | LAD | — | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-23 | CIN | SDP | L | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-21 | CIN | ATL | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-09-07 | CIN | LAD | L | 0.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-09-04 | CIN | STL | L | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-08-31 | CIN | CHC | SV | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-08-28 | CIN | STL | W | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983-08-23 | CIN | CHC | SV | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 86 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg College | St. Petersburg | FL | 1977, 1978 |
Ben Hayes: the record in brief
Ben Hayes played a first major league game on June 25, 1982 and a last one on October 2, 1983. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cincinnati Reds. At 6 feet, 1 inch and 180 pounds, Hayes is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Hayes threw and hit right-handed. Hayes was born on August 4, 1957, in Niagara Falls, NY, USA. The given name on file is Ben Joseph Hayes.
The pitching table credits Hayes with a 6-6 record and a 4.70 ERA in 86 games. Also on Hayes's record: 82 strikeouts. The league ERA over Hayes's seasons was 3.87, so the 4.70 figure ran 21.4% worse than average. 1982 was Hayes's sharpest full season, a 1.97 ERA against the league's 3.86.
Every defensive appearance on record for Hayes, 86 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 4 putouts and 15 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Hayes
- What years did Ben Hayes play?
- Ben Hayes played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1983.
- Was Ben Hayes a pitcher?
- Yes. Ben Hayes pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 82 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ben Hayes hit?
- Ben Hayes hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Ben Hayes play for?
- Ben Hayes played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1982–1983).
- What were Ben Hayes's career stats?
- In 86 games, Ben Hayes went 6-6 with a 4.70 ERA, 82 strikeouts, 115.0 innings pitched, and 9 saves.
- What position did Ben Hayes play?
- Ben Hayes played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ben Hayes and how much did he weigh?
- Ben Hayes was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- What was Ben Hayes's career ERA?
- Ben Hayes finished with a 4.70 career ERA, going 6-6 with 82 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ben Hayes have?
- Ben Hayes recorded 82 career strikeouts.
- Is Ben Hayes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ben Hayes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.