Frankie Hayes, baseball player, 119 home runs, 1933-1947

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1311
First Base 4

Awards & Honors

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