Dirk Hayhurst
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2009)
Dirk Hayhurst was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009 for the San Diego Padres and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 2 seasons. Across 25 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 5.72 ERA and 27 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-08-23
- Last Game
- 2009-10-02
Full name: Dirk Von Hayhurst
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SDN | NL | 0 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.2 | 27 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 9.72 | 4.32 (-125%) | -203.4 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.2 | 23 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 2.78 | 4.32 (+36%) | -131.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 2 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.1 | 50 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 5.72 | — | -334 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .000 | .250 | .000 | .250 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .250 vs. league average .750 across their career seasons — 66.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SDN | NL | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (50 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 15.0 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 5.40 |
| Away | 15 | 24.1 | 32 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 5.92 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-02 | TOR | BAL | — | 2.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-09-18 | TOR | TBR | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009-09-01 | TOR | TEX | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-07-27 | TOR | SEA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-07-08 | TOR | TBR | — | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-07-05 | TOR | NYY | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-06-27 | TOR | PHI | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-06-26 | TOR | PHI | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-06-24 | TOR | CIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-06-19 | TOR | WAS | — | 0.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |
Salary History
Dirk Hayhurst's recorded salaries total $405,000 over 1 season, in 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hayhurst's career ran from 2008 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2009.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | TOR | AL | $405,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $405,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University | Kent | OH | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Dirk Hayhurst: the record in brief
August 23, 2008 and October 2, 2009 bracket Dirk Hayhurst's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the San Diego Padres (2008) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2009). The bio lists Hayhurst as a pitcher who threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Height and weight on file: 200 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. The birth record reads March 24, 1981, in Canton, OH, USA. The given name on file is Dirk Von Hayhurst.
Across 25 games (3 starts), Hayhurst recorded 0 wins against 2 losses with a 5.72 ERA. Also on Hayhurst's record: 27 strikeouts. The league ERA over Hayhurst's seasons was 4.32, so the 5.72 figure ran 32.3% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.78 in 2009, when the league's was 4.32.
The position breakdown shows 25 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 1 putouts and 1 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dirk Hayhurst
- What years did Dirk Hayhurst play?
- Dirk Hayhurst played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009.
- Was Dirk Hayhurst a pitcher?
- Yes. Dirk Hayhurst pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 27 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dirk Hayhurst hit?
- Dirk Hayhurst hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Dirk Hayhurst play for?
- Dirk Hayhurst played for 2 teams: the San Diego Padres (2008) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2009).
- What were Dirk Hayhurst's career stats?
- In 25 games, Dirk Hayhurst went 0-2 with a 5.72 ERA, 27 strikeouts, and 39.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Dirk Hayhurst earn in his career?
- Dirk Hayhurst's recorded salaries total $405,000 over 1 season, in 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hayhurst's career ran from 2008 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2009.
- What was Dirk Hayhurst's salary?
- Dirk Hayhurst's recorded salary was $405,000 in 2010.
- What position did Dirk Hayhurst play?
- Dirk Hayhurst played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dirk Hayhurst and how much did he weigh?
- Dirk Hayhurst was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Dirk Hayhurst's career ERA?
- Dirk Hayhurst finished with a 5.72 career ERA, going 0-2 with 27 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dirk Hayhurst have?
- Dirk Hayhurst recorded 27 career strikeouts.
- Is Dirk Hayhurst in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dirk Hayhurst has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.