Hayden Penn, baseball player, 2005-2010

Hayden Penn

Born: 10/13/1984 in La Jolla, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-05-28 | Final Game: 2010-04-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Hayden Andrew Penn

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Biography

Hayden Penn was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2005 to 2010. Born in 1984, Penn made his Major League debut with the Baltimore Orioles on May 28, 2005. Throughout his brief time in the majors, he showcased a blend of potential and challenges, finishing his career with a record of 4-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 9.51. Over the course of his time in the big leagues, he recorded 53 strikeouts, demonstrating flashes of the talent that had made him a notable prospect. Penn's career unfolded during a competitive era in baseball, characterized by the rise of power hitting and evolving pitching strategies. Despite struggling to find consistent success at the major league level, he contributed to the teams he played for and served as an example of the unpredictable nature of baseball careers. While he did not record any saves, his experiences on the mound reflected the challenges many young pitchers face as they navigate the complexities of the game. After his last appearance on April 11, 2010, he transitioned away from professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy as a player who exemplified the ups and downs of a major league career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 6 33 15 0 0 0 82.3 122 87 17 57 53 9.51 0

Career ERA 9.51 vs. league average 4.30 across their career seasons — 120.9% 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
2005 BAL AL 3 2 8 8 0 0 0 38.3 46 27 21 18 6.34 4.29 (-48%) -1418.1
2006 BAL AL 0 4 6 6 0 0 0 19.7 38 33 13 8 15.10 4.53 (-234%) -2657.2
2009 MIA NL 1 0 16 1 0 0 0 22.0 30 19 20 27 7.77 4.32 (-80%) -
2010 PIT NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.3 8 8 3 0 30.86 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
33 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000 0.667 0.000 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .667 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +101.2% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 11.0% 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
2005 BAL AL 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 BAL AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 MIA NL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 PIT NL 3 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 33 15 10 12 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 BAL P 8 8 9 9 0 1
2006 BAL P 6 6 1 1 1 0
2009 FLO P 16 1 0 2 0 0
2010 PIT P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 33

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 PIT NL $402,000
2009 FLO NL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $802,000