Frankie Hayes
Born: 10/13/1914 in Jamesburg, NJ, USA
Died: 6/22/1955 in Point Pleasant, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1933-09-21 | Final Game: 1947-05-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Franklin Witman Hayes
Biography
Frankie Hayes, born in 1914, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who had a career spanning from 1933 to 1947. Over the course of 1,364 games, Hayes compiled a notable record, amassing 1,164 hits, 119 home runs, and 628 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .259. He was known for his solid offensive contributions, as evidenced by his ability to steal 30 bases throughout his career. Hayes' performance earned him recognition as an All-Star six times, highlighting his status as one of the more respected players of his era.
Playing during a transformative period in baseball history, which included the tail end of the deadball era and the early years of integration, Hayes demonstrated versatility and resilience on the field. His consistent hitting and ability to produce runs made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. With a career that spanned over a decade, Frankie Hayes left an indelible mark on the game, contributing both offensively and defensively during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.0 | 33.0 | 1.0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.242 | 0.286 | 0.364 | 0.650 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1946 | 31.0 | 29.0 | 1.0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.276 | 0.323 | 0.414 | 0.737 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1364 | 4493 | 545 | 1164 | 213 | 32 | 119 | 628 | 30 | 564 | 627 | 0.259 | 0.343 | 0.400 | 0.744 | 4580.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | PHA | AL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | PHA | AL | 92 | 248 | 24 | 56 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 2 | 20 | 44 | 0.226 | -744.9 |
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 144 | 505 | 59 | 137 | 25 | 2 | 10 | 67 | 3 | 46 | 58 | 0.271 | -432.1 |
| 1937 | PHA | AL | 60 | 188 | 24 | 49 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 38 | 0 | 29 | 34 | 0.261 | 503.6 |
| 1938 | PHA | AL | 99 | 316 | 56 | 92 | 19 | 3 | 11 | 55 | 2 | 54 | 51 | 0.291 | 1214.9 |
| 1939 | PHA | AL | 124 | 431 | 66 | 122 | 28 | 5 | 20 | 83 | 4 | 40 | 55 | 0.283 | 1256.3 |
| 1940 | PHA | AL | 136 | 465 | 73 | 143 | 23 | 4 | 16 | 70 | 9 | 61 | 59 | 0.308 | 1939.5 |
| 1941 | PHA | AL | 126 | 439 | 66 | 123 | 27 | 4 | 12 | 63 | 2 | 62 | 56 | 0.280 | 1296.3 |
| 1942 | PHA | AL | 21 | 63 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 0.238 | -37.4 |
| 1942 | SLA | AL | 56 | 159 | 14 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 28 | 39 | 0.252 | -37.4 |
| 1943 | SLA | AL | 88 | 250 | 16 | 47 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 1 | 37 | 36 | 0.188 | -552.3 |
| 1944 | PHA | AL | 155 | 581 | 62 | 144 | 18 | 6 | 13 | 78 | 2 | 57 | 59 | 0.248 | -68.9 |
| 1945 | CLE | AL | 119 | 385 | 39 | 91 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 43 | 1 | 53 | 52 | 0.236 | 118.2 |
| 1945 | PHA | AL | 32 | 110 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 14 | 0.227 | 118.2 |
| 1946 | CHW | AL | 53 | 179 | 15 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 29 | 33 | 0.212 | -305.0 |
| 1946 | CLE | AL | 51 | 156 | 11 | 40 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 21 | 26 | 0.256 | -305.0 |
| 1947 | BOS | AL | 5 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C | 1311 | 0 | 4938 | 661 | 129 | 106 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | PHA | C | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934 | PHA | C | 89 | 0 | 279 | 36 | 15 | 4 |
| 1936 | PHA | C | 143 | 0 | 489 | 69 | 16 | 8 |
| 1937 | PHA | C | 56 | 0 | 208 | 23 | 7 | 4 |
| 1938 | PHA | C | 90 | 0 | 319 | 38 | 9 | 2 |
| 1939 | PHA | C | 114 | 0 | 380 | 60 | 10 | 12 |
| 1940 | PHA | C | 134 | 0 | 515 | 63 | 17 | 9 |
| 1940 | PHA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941 | PHA | C | 123 | 0 | 403 | 65 | 8 | 11 |
| 1942 | PHA | C | 20 | 0 | 66 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | SLA | C | 51 | 0 | 175 | 25 | 6 | 2 |
| 1943 | SLA | C | 76 | 0 | 301 | 40 | 6 | 8 |
| 1943 | SLA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | PHA | C | 155 | 0 | 636 | 89 | 13 | 10 |
| 1944 | PHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945 | CLE | C | 119 | 0 | 508 | 63 | 7 | 23 |
| 1945 | PHA | C | 32 | 0 | 131 | 28 | 1 | 6 |
| 1946 | CHA | C | 52 | 0 | 199 | 32 | 5 | 4 |
| 1946 | CLE | C | 50 | 0 | 302 | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| 1947 | BOS | C | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1311 |
| First Base | 4 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
| 1940 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 26th | 5.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1944 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 13.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1941 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 23th | 3.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1940 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 4.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1939 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 22th | 7.0 | 336 | 0 |