Jackie Hayes
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1890)
Jackie Hayes was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1890 for 6 teams, including the Worcester Ruby Legs, a span of 9 seasons. In 300 career games, he hit .233 with 267 hits, 10 home runs, and 81 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 175 lb
- Died
- 4/25/1905 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-05-02
- Last Game
- 1890-08-23
Full name: John J. Hayes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 1,148 | 106 | 267 | 63 | 10 | 10 | 81 | 0 | 39 | 57 | .233 | .260 | .331 | .591 | -308 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.
Career OBP .260 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.
Career SLG .331 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .591 vs. league average .645 across their career seasons — 8.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | WOR | NL | 78 | 326 | 27 | 88 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 54 | 0 | 6 | 26 | .270 | .248 (+9%) | .275 (+3%) | .329 (+21%) | .605 (+13%) | 546.0 |
| 1883 | PT1 | AA | 85 | 351 | 41 | 92 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | .262 | .257 (+2%) | .285 (+2%) | .345 (+11%) | .631 (+7%) | 358.7 |
| 1884 | PT1 | AA | 33 | 124 | 11 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .226 | .243 (-7%) | .278 (-8%) | .327 (-11%) | .606 (-10%) | -165.1 |
| 1884 | BR3 | AA | 16 | 51 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .235 | .243 (-3%) | .278 (avg) | .327 (-10%) | .606 (-6%) | -165.1 |
| 1885 | BR3 | AA | 42 | 137 | 10 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .131 | .244 (-46%) | .287 (-38%) | .325 (-53%) | .613 (-46%) | -830.8 |
| 1886 | WS8 | NL | 26 | 89 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 23 | .191 | .246 (-22%) | .302 (-25%) | .331 (-2%) | .634 (-13%) | -185.3 |
| 1887 | BL2 | AA | 8 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | BRP | PL | 12 | 42 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 300 | 1,148 | 106 | 267 | 63 | 10 | 10 | 81 | 0 | 39 | 57 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -442 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 10 | 0 | 84 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| 2B | 4 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 3B | 8 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 0 |
| C | 174 | 0 | 834 | 212 | 109 | 12 |
| OF | 103 | 0 | 160 | 18 | 31 | 2 |
| SS | 9 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | WOR | 3B | 5 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1882 | WOR | C | 15 | 0 | 57 | 16 | 15 | 2 |
| 1882 | WOR | OF | 58 | 0 | 93 | 13 | 18 | 2 |
| 1882 | WOR | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1883 | PT1 | 1B | 5 | 0 | 41 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1883 | PT1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1883 | PT1 | C | 62 | 0 | 277 | 70 | 34 | 2 |
| 1883 | PT1 | OF | 18 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 1883 | PT1 | SS | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1884 | PT1 | 1B | 5 | 0 | 43 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 1884 | PT1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1884 | PT1 | C | 24 | 0 | 135 | 30 | 16 | 2 |
| 1884 | PT1 | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | BR3 | C | 14 | 0 | 86 | 20 | 6 | 1 |
| 1884 | BR3 | OF | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1885 | BR3 | C | 42 | 0 | 209 | 53 | 29 | 4 |
| 1886 | WS8 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1886 | WS8 | C | 14 | 0 | 65 | 22 | 7 | 1 |
| 1886 | WS8 | OF | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | BL2 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1887 | BL2 | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1887 | BL2 | OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1890 | BRP | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | BRP | C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1890 | BRP | OF | 6 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1890 | BRP | SS | 3 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 174 |
| First Base | 10 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 8 |
| Shortstop | 9 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 75 |
| Right Field | 24 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jackie Hayes (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jackie Hayes
- What years did Jackie Hayes play?
- Jackie Hayes played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1890.
- Was Jackie Hayes a pitcher?
- No. Jackie Hayes was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jackie Hayes hit?
- Jackie Hayes hit 10 career home runs with 267 hits.
- What was Jackie Hayes's career batting average?
- Jackie Hayes batted .233 over his career, with 267 hits in 1,148 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jackie Hayes have?
- Jackie Hayes drove in 81 runs in his career.
- Is Jackie Hayes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jackie Hayes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.