Ray Hayward, baseball player, 1986-1988

Ray Hayward

Born: 4/27/1961 in Enid, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-20 | Final Game: 1988-07-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Raymond Alton Hayward

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Biography

Ray Hayward, born in 1961, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief yet memorable career in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1988. Hayward made his debut during an era characterized by a mix of power hitting and evolving pitching strategies. He played for teams that sought to navigate the complexities of the game during the transitional phase of the late 1980s, which would soon lead to the offensive explosion of the following decades. Throughout his career, Hayward recorded a win-loss record of 4-8 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 6.75 over his time on the mound. He struck out 45 batters but did not register any saves, reflecting his role primarily as a starter or middle reliever rather than a closer. Despite facing challenges in achieving consistent success, Hayward's contributions to his teams were marked by determination and resilience, characteristics often celebrated in the world of baseball. His legacy, while not defined by staggering statistics, remains a part of the rich tapestry of players who shaped the game during a pivotal time in its history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 8 19 15 1 1 0 78.7 91 59 10 42 45 6.75 0

Career ERA 6.75 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 68.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1986 SDP NL 0 2 3 3 0 0 0 10.0 16 10 4 6 9.00 3.97 (-127%) -
1987 SDP NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 6.0 12 11 3 2 16.50 — -
1988 TEX AL 4 6 12 12 1 1 0 62.7 63 38 35 37 5.46 3.73 (-46%) -1229.4

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 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

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 0.000 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 SDP NL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 SDP NL 4 1 0 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

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 19 15 6 16 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 SDN P 3 3 0 1 1 0
1987 SDN P 4 0 1 3 0 1
1988 TEX P 12 12 5 12 2 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 19

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983