Bill Hayes
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1981)
Bill Hayes was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1981 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 2 seasons. In 5 career games, he hit .222 with 2 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-09-30
- Last Game
- 1981-09-03
Full name: William Ernest Hayes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .222 | .222 | .333 | .556 | 0 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.
Career OBP .222 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Career OPS .556 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 21.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CHN | NL | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CHN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .222 |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-09-03 | CHC | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-10-05 | CHC | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-10-04 | CHC | PIT | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980-10-03 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-30 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State University | Terre Haute | IN | 1976, 1977, 1978 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Hayes
- What years did Bill Hayes play?
- Bill Hayes played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1981.
- Was Bill Hayes a pitcher?
- No. Bill Hayes was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bill Hayes hit?
- Bill Hayes hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Bill Hayes's career batting average?
- Bill Hayes batted .222 over his career, with 2 hits in 9 at bats.
- Is Bill Hayes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Hayes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Bill Hayes play for?
- Bill Hayes played for the Chicago Cubs.