Ben Hayes

Born: 8/4/1957 in Niagara Falls, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-06-25 | Final Game: 1983-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Ben Joseph Hayes

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Biography

Ben Hayes, born in 1957, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 to October 2, 1983. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Hayes finished his career with a record of 6-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.7. He proved to be a reliable option for his teams, accumulating a total of 82 strikeouts and securing 9 saves during his time in Major League Baseball. Hayes played during an era marked by a transition in pitching styles and strategies, as teams began to emphasize the importance of specialized roles within the bullpen. His ability to close games effectively contributed to his team's successes, even if his overall statistics did not fully capture the depth of his contributions. Despite a brief career, Ben Hayes left a mark on the game as a dedicated pitcher, showcasing resilience and determination in a challenging period of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	6	86	0	0	0	9	115.0	119	60	11	59	82	4.70	0

Career ERA 4.70 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 21.4% 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
1982	CIN	NL	2	0	26	0	0	0	2	45.7	37	10	22	38	1.97	3.86 (+49%)	589.2
1983	CIN	NL	4	6	60	0	0	0	7	69.3	82	50	37	44	6.49	3.87 (-68%)	-1332.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
86	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.713 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
1982	CIN	NL	26	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	CIN	NL	60	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	86	0	4	15	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1982	CIN	P	26	0	1	4	0	0
1983	CIN	P	60	0	3	11	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	86

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
St. Petersburg College	St. Petersburg	FL	1977, 1978