Jackie Hayes
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1927-1940)
Jackie Hayes was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1940 for the Washington Senators and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 14 seasons. In 1,091 career games, he hit .265 with 1,069 hits, 20 home runs, and 493 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
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 2/9/1983 in Birmingham, AL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1927-08-05
- Last Game
- 1940-08-29
Full name: Minter Carney Hayes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,091 | 4,040 | 494 | 1,069 | 196 | 33 | 20 | 493 | 34 | 309 | 241 | .265 | .318 | .344 | .663 | -6,270 |
Career AVG .265 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.
Career SLG .344 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.
Career OPS .663 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — 10.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WS1 | AL | 10 | 29 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .241 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | WS1 | AL | 60 | 210 | 30 | 54 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 10 | .257 | .280 (-8%) | .342 (-20%) | .395 (-19%) | .737 (-20%) | -705.3 |
| 1929 | WS1 | AL | 123 | 424 | 52 | 117 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 57 | 4 | 24 | 29 | .276 | .289 (-5%) | .353 (-11%) | .415 (-15%) | .769 (-13%) | -963.8 |
| 1930 | WS1 | AL | 51 | 166 | 25 | 47 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 7 | 8 | .283 | .293 (-4%) | .354 (-12%) | .429 (-14%) | .784 (-13%) | -392.8 |
| 1931 | WS1 | AL | 38 | 108 | 11 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | .222 | .276 (-20%) | .338 (-22%) | .388 (-33%) | .726 (-28%) | -486.7 |
| 1932 | CHA | AL | 117 | 475 | 53 | 122 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 54 | 7 | 30 | 28 | .257 | .275 (-7%) | .335 (-10%) | .391 (-15%) | .726 (-13%) | -979.0 |
| 1933 | CHA | AL | 138 | 535 | 65 | 138 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 47 | 2 | 55 | 36 | .258 | .270 (-4%) | .329 (avg) | .377 (-12%) | .707 (-6%) | -446.1 |
| 1934 | CHA | AL | 62 | 226 | 19 | 58 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 3 | 23 | 20 | .257 | .278 (-8%) | .340 (-4%) | .392 (-19%) | .733 (-12%) | -410.6 |
| 1935 | CHA | AL | 89 | 329 | 45 | 88 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 45 | 3 | 29 | 15 | .267 | .279 (-4%) | .342 (-5%) | .399 (-13%) | .742 (-9%) | -466.1 |
| 1936 | CHA | AL | 108 | 417 | 53 | 130 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 84 | 4 | 35 | 25 | .312 | .283 (+10%) | .349 (+5%) | .404 (+10%) | .753 (+7%) | 581.1 |
| 1937 | CHA | AL | 143 | 573 | 63 | 131 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 79 | 1 | 41 | 37 | .229 | .276 (-17%) | .342 (-18%) | .398 (-25%) | .740 (-21%) | -2025.6 |
| 1938 | CHA | AL | 62 | 238 | 40 | 78 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 24 | 6 | .328 | .272 (+20%) | .341 (+14%) | .392 (+13%) | .734 (+14%) | 595.4 |
| 1939 | CHA | AL | 72 | 269 | 34 | 67 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 27 | 10 | .249 | .274 (-9%) | .342 (-7%) | .393 (-20%) | .735 (-14%) | -570.8 |
| 1940 | CHA | AL | 18 | 41 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .195 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 1,091 | 4,040 | 494 | 1,069 | 196 | 33 | 20 | 493 | 34 | 309 | 241 | .265 | — | — | — | — | -6,270 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1093 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 546 | 1973 | 261 | 512 | 11 | 243 | .260 |
| Away | 547 | 2071 | 233 | 557 | 9 | 251 | .269 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940-08-29 | CHW | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1940-08-28 | CHW | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940-08-27 | CHW | NYY | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940-08-25 | CHW | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-08-25 | CHW | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940-08-24 | CHW | MIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940-08-24 | CHW | MIN | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1940-08-23 | CHW | MIN | L | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1940-08-21 | CHW | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1940-08-20 | CHW | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 8 | 0 | 70 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 2B | 904 | 0 | 2189 | 2983 | 126 | 639 |
| 3B | 95 | 0 | 85 | 175 | 14 | 23 |
| SS | 51 | 0 | 104 | 152 | 15 | 30 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WS1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927 | WS1 | SS | 8 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1928 | WS1 | 2B | 41 | 0 | 101 | 123 | 6 | 26 |
| 1928 | WS1 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | WS1 | SS | 15 | 0 | 33 | 51 | 4 | 10 |
| 1929 | WS1 | 2B | 57 | 0 | 125 | 176 | 8 | 40 |
| 1929 | WS1 | 3B | 63 | 0 | 56 | 132 | 11 | 19 |
| 1929 | WS1 | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1930 | WS1 | 1B | 8 | 0 | 70 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 1930 | WS1 | 2B | 29 | 0 | 69 | 88 | 3 | 20 |
| 1930 | WS1 | 3B | 9 | 0 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 3 |
| 1931 | WS1 | 2B | 19 | 0 | 52 | 50 | 4 | 8 |
| 1931 | WS1 | 3B | 8 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | WS1 | SS | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | CHA | 2B | 97 | 0 | 241 | 346 | 20 | 78 |
| 1932 | CHA | 3B | 10 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 1932 | CHA | SS | 10 | 0 | 20 | 25 | 7 | 5 |
| 1933 | CHA | 2B | 138 | 0 | 344 | 497 | 16 | 89 |
| 1934 | CHA | 2B | 61 | 0 | 147 | 188 | 7 | 35 |
| 1935 | CHA | 2B | 85 | 0 | 202 | 275 | 17 | 48 |
| 1936 | CHA | 2B | 89 | 0 | 216 | 334 | 12 | 70 |
| 1936 | CHA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | CHA | SS | 13 | 0 | 33 | 45 | 3 | 12 |
| 1937 | CHA | 2B | 143 | 0 | 353 | 490 | 14 | 115 |
| 1938 | CHA | 2B | 61 | 0 | 146 | 183 | 8 | 51 |
| 1939 | CHA | 2B | 69 | 0 | 172 | 201 | 10 | 51 |
| 1940 | CHA | 2B | 15 | 0 | 21 | 32 | 1 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 8 |
| Second Base | 902 |
| Third Base | 99 |
| Shortstop | 50 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1926, 1927 |
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 1927 to 1940.
- Was Jackie Hayes a pitcher?
- No. Jackie Hayes was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jackie Hayes hit?
- Jackie Hayes hit 20 career home runs with 1069 hits.
- What was Jackie Hayes's career batting average?
- Jackie Hayes batted .265 over his career, with 1,069 hits in 4,040 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jackie Hayes have?
- Jackie Hayes drove in 493 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.