Charley Hayes
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Charley Hayes was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Indianapolis ABCs, the St. Louis-New Orleans Stars, and the Philadelphia Stars. In 38 career games, he hit .190 with 19 hits and 6 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
- Second Baseman
Full name: Charles Hayes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 100 | 14 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 3 | .190 | .264 | .250 | .514 | -399 |
Career AVG .190 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.
Career OBP .264 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.
Career OPS .514 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — 29.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | AB3 | NAL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1940 | SNS | NAL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1940 | PS | NN2 | 36 | 96 | 14 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 3 | .198 | .267 (-26%) | .335 (-18%) | .387 (-33%) | .722 (-26%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 38 | 100 | 14 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 3 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 21 |
| Third Base | 14 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
Charley Hayes: the record in brief
The season rows for Charley Hayes begin in 1938. By club, Hayes's seasons break down as the Indianapolis ABCs (1938), the St. Louis-New Orleans Stars (1940), and the Philadelphia Stars (1940). Hayes played primarily as a second baseman. The bio lists the given name Charles.
In 38 games and 100 at bats, Hayes batted .190 with 19 hits, plus 6 RBI. Hayes's career OPS of .514 combines a .264 on-base mark with .250 slugging. Over the seasons Hayes played, league hitters batted .270; the .190 career figure is 29.6% below that. In OPS terms, Hayes's .514 stands 29.5% below the league's .729. No season topped the 19 hits of 1940. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .198 in 1940, did not top the league's .267.
Hayes played 21 games at second base, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at third base (14), shortstop (3), and first base (1). At second base, the fielding record shows 4 errors alongside 47 putouts and 54 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charley Hayes
- Was Charley Hayes a pitcher?
- No. Charley Hayes was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Charley Hayes hit?
- Charley Hayes hit 0 career home runs with 19 hits.
- What teams did Charley Hayes play for?
- Charley Hayes played for 2 teams: the St. Louis-New Orleans Stars (1938, 1940) and the Philadelphia Stars (1940).
- What were Charley Hayes's career stats?
- In 38 games, Charley Hayes had 19 hits, 6 RBI, 14 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .190 batting average.
- What position did Charley Hayes play?
- Charley Hayes played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Charley Hayes's career batting average?
- Charley Hayes batted .190 over his career, with 19 hits in 100 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charley Hayes have?
- Charley Hayes drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Charley Hayes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charley Hayes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.