John Hairston, baseball player, 1969-1969

John Hairston

Born: 8/27/1944 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-06 | Final Game: 1969-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: John Louis Hairston

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Biography

John Hairston was a professional baseball player born in 1944, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned the 1969 season. He played primarily as a position player and appeared in a total of three games, showcasing his skills at the highest level of the sport. Hairston recorded one hit over his limited playing time, resulting in a batting average of .25. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence on the field during the late 1960s added to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a transformative era that saw the game evolving both on and off the field. Though Hairston's career in the majors was short-lived, his journey reflected the competitive spirit of players trying to establish themselves in the sport during a time when the game was beginning to see significant changes. The late 1960s were marked by a shift in playing styles and strategies, as well as the early inklings of the integration of the game. Hairston’s contributions, albeit modest in statistical terms, remain a part of the narrative of the era, underscoring the diverse pathways athletes took to reach the major leagues. After playing his final game on October 2, 1969, Hairston transitioned out of the spotlight of professional baseball, but his brief tenure remains a testament to the dedication of players pursuing their dreams.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 27.5% 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
1969 CHC NL 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 1 1 3 1 0 0
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 CHN C 1 1 3 1 0 0
1969 CHN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
Left Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southern University and A&M College Baton Rouge LA 1964, 1965