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.
Jackie Hayes: the record in brief
May 2, 1882 and August 23, 1890 bracket Jackie Hayes's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Hayes played for the Worcester Ruby Legs (1882), the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1883 to 1884), the Brooklyn Atlantics (1884), the Brooklyn Grays (1885), the Washington Nationals (1886), the Baltimore Orioles (1887), and the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders (1890). Born on June 27, 1861, in Brooklyn, NY, USA, Hayes is listed as a catcher. The bio gives 175 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. Hayes died on April 25, 1905, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Jackie Hayes was the playing name; the full given name is John J.
The batting record for Hayes: 300 games, 267 hits in 1,148 at bats, and a .233 average, along with 10 homers and 81 RBI. Reaching base at a .260 clip and slugging .331, Hayes finished with a .591 OPS. The league as a whole hit .253 across Hayes's seasons, which puts the .233 career mark 8.1% below average. In OPS terms, Hayes's .591 stands 8.4% below the league's .645. The highest hit total in a season was 92, in 1883.
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 teams did Jackie Hayes play for?
- Jackie Hayes played for 6 teams: the Worcester Ruby Legs (1882), the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1883–1884), the Brooklyn Grays (1884–1885), the Washington Nationals (1886), the Baltimore Orioles (1887), and the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders (1890).
- What were Jackie Hayes's career stats?
- In 300 games, Jackie Hayes had 267 hits, 10 home runs, 81 RBI, and 106 runs, with a .233 batting average.
- What position did Jackie Hayes play?
- Jackie Hayes played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jackie Hayes and how much did he weigh?
- Jackie Hayes was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jackie Hayes hit each season?
- Jackie Hayes's home runs by season: 4 in 1882, 3 in 1883, 0 in 1884, 0 in 1885, 3 in 1886, 0 in 1887, and 0 in 1890. His most in one season was 4, in 1882.
- 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.