John Hayes

John Hayes, born in 1855, was a position player who had a brief career in professional baseball during the early days of the sport. He played in the Major Leagues for a short stint from September 9 to September 16, 1876. Although his time on the diamond was limited to just five games, Hayes contributed to the burgeoning landscape of baseball as it emerged from the amateur era into a more organized and competitive format. Throughout his career, Hayes recorded three hits, driving in two runs with a batting average of .143. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his participation came during a transformative period in baseball history, where the game was beginning to establish itself as America's pastime. Despite the brevity of his career, Hayes was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future stars and the evolution of the game itself.