Brett Hayes
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2015)
Brett Hayes was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2015 for 4 teams, including the Florida Marlins, a span of 7 seasons. In 189 career games, he hit .205 with 89 hits, 13 home runs, and 37 RBI.
- 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
- 6'1" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-05-22
- Last Game
- 2015-05-23
Full name: Brett Gregory Hayes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | 434 | 46 | 89 | 26 | 1 | 13 | 37 | 1 | 25 | 140 | .205 | .250 | .359 | .609 | -1,207 |
Career AVG .205 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.
Career SLG .359 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.
Career OPS .609 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — 15.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | FLO | NL | 14 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | FLO | NL | 26 | 77 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 26 | .208 | .257 (-19%) | .325 (-19%) | .402 (-3%) | .728 (-10%) | -149.5 |
| 2011 | FLO | NL | 64 | 130 | 19 | 30 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 39 | .231 | .255 (-10%) | .320 (-9%) | .399 (+4%) | .719 (-2%) | -57.5 |
| 2012 | MIA | NL | 39 | 114 | 7 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 49 | .202 | .254 (-21%) | .318 (-28%) | .405 (-37%) | .724 (-33%) | -607.7 |
| 2013 | KCA | AL | 5 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | KCA | AL | 27 | 52 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | .135 | .251 (-46%) | .313 (-52%) | .386 (-45%) | .700 (-48%) | -392.3 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | 14 | 32 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .156 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 189 | 434 | 46 | 89 | 26 | 1 | 13 | 37 | 1 | 25 | 140 | .205 | — | — | — | — | -1,207 | ||
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 (189 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 95 | 205 | 22 | 40 | 6 | 17 | .195 |
| Away | 94 | 229 | 24 | 49 | 7 | 20 | .214 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-23 | CLE | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-05-20 | CLE | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-05-16 | CLE | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-05-15 | CLE | TEX | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-05-09 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-05-08 | CLE | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-05-06 | CLE | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-05-05 | CLE | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-05-03 | CLE | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015-05-01 | CLE | TOR | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 153 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Salary History
Brett Hayes's recorded salaries total $2,124,000 over 4 seasons, 2011 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hayes's career ran from 2009 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2009, 2010, and 2015.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | KCA | AL | $630,000 |
| 2013 | KCA | AL | $600,000 |
| 2012 | MIA | NL | $480,000 |
| 2011 | FLO | NL | $414,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,124,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Reno | Reno | NV | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Brett Hayes: the record in brief
May 22, 2009 and May 23, 2015 bracket Brett Hayes's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Hayes's seasons break down as the Florida Marlins (2009 through 2011), the Miami Marlins (2012), the Kansas City Royals (2013 through 2014), and the Cleveland Indians (2015). The bio lists Hayes as a catcher who batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 1 inch and 210 pounds. Hayes was born on February 13, 1984, in Pasadena, CA, USA. Brett Hayes was the playing name; the full given name is Brett Gregory.
Hayes's career batting table shows 189 games, 434 at bats and 89 hits, a .205 average, adding 13 home runs and 37 runs batted in. Hayes's career OPS of .609 combines a .250 on-base mark with .359 slugging. Set against a .255 league average for the same years, Hayes's .205 average sits 19.7% below it. In OPS terms, Hayes's .609 stands 15.7% below the league's .723. The hits column peaks at 30, in 2011. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .231 in 2011, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brett Hayes
- What years did Brett Hayes play?
- Brett Hayes played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2015.
- Was Brett Hayes a pitcher?
- No. Brett Hayes was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Brett Hayes hit?
- Brett Hayes hit 13 career home runs with 89 hits.
- What teams did Brett Hayes play for?
- Brett Hayes played for 3 teams: the Miami Marlins (2009–2012), the Kansas City Royals (2013–2014), and the Cleveland Indians (2015).
- What were Brett Hayes's career stats?
- In 189 games, Brett Hayes had 89 hits, 13 home runs, 37 RBI, 46 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .205 batting average.
- How much did Brett Hayes earn in his career?
- Brett Hayes's recorded salaries total $2,124,000 over 4 seasons, 2011 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hayes's career ran from 2009 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2009, 2010, and 2015.
- What was Brett Hayes's salary?
- Brett Hayes's last recorded salary was $630,000, in 2014. His highest recorded salary was $630,000, in 2014, and his lowest was $414,000, in 2011. The Salary History table lists each season from 2011 to 2014.
- What position did Brett Hayes play?
- Brett Hayes played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brett Hayes and how much did he weigh?
- Brett Hayes was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Brett Hayes hit each season?
- Brett Hayes's home runs by season: 1 in 2009, 2 in 2010, 5 in 2011, 0 in 2012, 1 in 2013, 1 in 2014, and 3 in 2015. His most in one season was 5, in 2011.
- What was Brett Hayes's career batting average?
- Brett Hayes batted .205 over his career, with 89 hits in 434 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brett Hayes have?
- Brett Hayes drove in 37 runs in his career.
- Is Brett Hayes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brett Hayes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.