Ray Hayward
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1988)
Ray Hayward was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1988 for the San Diego Padres and the Texas Rangers, a span of 3 seasons. Across 19 career appearances, he went 4-8 with a 6.75 ERA and 45 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-09-20
- Last Game
- 1988-07-05
Full name: Raymond Alton Hayward
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SDN | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 9.00 | 3.97 (-127%) | -24.6 |
| 1987 | SDN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 16.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | TEX | AL | 4 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 62.2 | 63 | 38 | 35 | 37 | 5.46 | 3.73 (-46%) | -1213.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 4 | 8 | 19 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 78.2 | 91 | 59 | 42 | 45 | 6.75 | — | -1,238 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SDN | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SDN | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | TEX | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .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 (39 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 32.2 | 45 | 29 | 20 | 12 | 7.99 |
| Away | 9 | 46.0 | 46 | 30 | 22 | 33 | 5.87 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-07-05 | TEX | NYY | L | 0.0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-06-25 | TEX | CHW | L | 3.1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988-06-19 | TEX | OAK | — | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 1988-06-14 | TEX | LAA | L | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 1988-06-08 | TEX | LAA | L | 2.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988-06-03 | TEX | CHW | W | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988-05-29 | TEX | KCR | L | 1.1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988-05-24 | TEX | TOR | L | 8.0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-05-18 | TEX | TOR | W | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988-05-13 | TEX | KCR | W | 7.1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma | Norman | OK | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |
Ray Hayward: the record in brief
Ray Hayward's major league career runs from a debut on September 20, 1986 to a final game on July 5, 1988. The team column moves through the San Diego Padres (1986 through 1987) and the Texas Rangers (1988). Born on April 27, 1961, in Enid, OK, USA, Hayward is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw left-handed. Hayward's listed size is 190 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The bio lists the given name Raymond Alton.
Hayward went 4-8 with a 6.75 ERA in 19 games, 15 of them starts. Hayward had 45 strikeouts. The league ERA over Hayward's seasons was 4.00, so the 6.75 figure ran 68.8% worse than average. In 1988, one of the busiest seasons, Hayward posted a 5.46 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.73.
Every defensive appearance on record for Hayward, 19 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 6 putouts and 16 assists against 3 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ray Hayward
- What years did Ray Hayward play?
- Ray Hayward played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1988.
- Was Ray Hayward a pitcher?
- Yes. Ray Hayward pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 45 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ray Hayward hit?
- Ray Hayward hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Ray Hayward play for?
- Ray Hayward played for 2 teams: the San Diego Padres (1986–1987) and the Texas Rangers (1988).
- What were Ray Hayward's career stats?
- In 19 games, Ray Hayward went 4-8 with a 6.75 ERA, 45 strikeouts, and 78.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Ray Hayward play?
- Ray Hayward played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ray Hayward and how much did he weigh?
- Ray Hayward was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
- What was Ray Hayward's career ERA?
- Ray Hayward finished with a 6.75 career ERA, going 4-8 with 45 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ray Hayward have?
- Ray Hayward recorded 45 career strikeouts.
- Is Ray Hayward in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ray Hayward has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.