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 |
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Jackie Hayes: the record in brief
Jackie Hayes's major league career runs from a debut on August 5, 1927 to a final game on August 29, 1940. By club, Hayes's seasons break down as the Washington Senators (1927 through 1931) and the Chicago White Sox (1932 to 1940). Hayes played primarily as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on July 19, 1906, in Clanton, AL, USA and a listed size of 165 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Hayes died on February 9, 1983, in Birmingham, AL, USA. Jackie Hayes was the playing name; the full given name is Minter Carney.
In 1,091 games and 4,040 at bats, Hayes batted .265 with 1,069 hits; the totals also include 20 home runs, 493 runs batted in, and 34 stolen bases. Hayes got on base at a .318 rate and slugged .344 (.663 OPS). The league as a whole hit .279 across Hayes's seasons, which puts the .265 career mark 5.1% below average. No season topped the 138 hits of 1933. The Lg AVG column puts Hayes's 1936 at .312 against .283, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 10%.
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 1,069 hits.
- What teams did Jackie Hayes play for?
- Jackie Hayes played for 2 teams: the Washington Senators (1927–1931) and the Chicago White Sox (1932–1940).
- What were Jackie Hayes's career stats?
- In 1,091 games, Jackie Hayes had 1,069 hits, 20 home runs, 493 RBI, 494 runs, and 34 stolen bases, with a .265 batting average.
- What position did Jackie Hayes play?
- Jackie Hayes played primarily as a second baseman, 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 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jackie Hayes hit each season?
- Jackie Hayes's home runs by season: 0 in 1927, 0 in 1928, 2 in 1929, 1 in 1930, 0 in 1931, 2 in 1932, 2 in 1933, 1 in 1934, 4 in 1935, 5 in 1936, 2 in 1937, 1 in 1938, 0 in 1939, and 0 in 1940. His most in one season was 5, in 1936.
- 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.