Jackie Hayes, baseball player, 1927-1940

Jackie Hayes

Born: 7/19/1906 in Clanton, AL, USA

Died: 2/9/1983 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-08-05 | Final Game: 1940-08-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Minter Carney Hayes

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Biography

Jackie Hayes was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1940. Born in 1906, Hayes was known for his versatility as a position player, appearing in 1,091 games throughout his career. He compiled a respectable batting average of .265, amassing 1,069 hits, including 20 home runs and 493 RBIs. His ability to contribute on the base paths was evidenced by his 34 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed that was appreciated during an era when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style. Hayes played during a time when baseball was beginning to see the influence of the live ball and the emergence of more dynamic offensive strategies. His career spanned critical years for the sport, including the Great Depression and the lead-up to World War II, which impacted player rosters and team dynamics. While he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, Hayes was a reliable player who contributed significantly to his teams, demonstrating resilience and skill throughout his time in the league. His legacy is remembered by those who appreciate the foundational years of baseball and the players who helped shape the game during its evolution.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1091 4040 494 1069 196 33 20 493 34 309 241 0.265 0.318 0.344 0.663 -7776.7

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 10.5% 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
1927 WSN AL 10 29 2 7 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.241 — — — — 0.0
1928 WSN AL 60 210 30 54 7 3 0 22 3 5 10 0.257 .280 (-8%) .342 (-20%) .395 (-19%) .737 (-20%) -787.8
1929 WSN AL 123 424 52 117 20 3 2 57 4 24 29 0.276 .289 (-5%) .353 (-11%) .415 (-15%) .769 (-13%) -1194.8
1930 WSN AL 51 166 25 47 7 2 1 20 2 7 8 0.283 .293 (-4%) .354 (-12%) .429 (-14%) .784 (-13%) -431.8
1931 WSN AL 38 108 11 24 2 1 0 8 2 6 4 0.222 .276 (-20%) .338 (-22%) .388 (-33%) .726 (-28%) -522.8
1932 CHW AL 117 475 53 122 20 5 2 54 7 30 28 0.257 .275 (-7%) .335 (-10%) .391 (-15%) .726 (-13%) -1202.1
1933 CHW AL 138 535 65 138 23 5 2 47 2 55 36 0.258 .270 (-4%) .329 (avg) .377 (-12%) .707 (-6%) -566.0
1934 CHW AL 62 226 19 58 9 1 1 31 3 23 20 0.257 .278 (-8%) .340 (-4%) .392 (-19%) .733 (-12%) -460.2
1935 CHW AL 89 329 45 88 14 0 4 45 3 29 15 0.267 .279 (-4%) .342 (-5%) .399 (-13%) .742 (-9%) -546.9
1936 CHW AL 108 417 53 130 34 3 5 84 4 35 25 0.312 .283 (+10%) .349 (+5%) .404 (+10%) .753 (+7%) 581.1
1937 CHW AL 143 573 63 131 27 4 2 79 1 41 37 0.229 .276 (-17%) .342 (-18%) .398 (-25%) .740 (-21%) -2589.9
1938 CHW AL 62 238 40 78 21 2 1 20 3 24 6 0.328 .272 (+20%) .341 (+14%) .392 (+13%) .734 (+14%) 595.4
1939 CHW AL 72 269 34 67 12 3 0 23 0 27 10 0.249 .274 (-9%) .342 (-7%) .393 (-20%) .735 (-14%) -650.9
1940 CHW AL 18 41 2 8 0 1 0 1 0 2 11 0.195 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 8 0 70 5 2 10
2B 904 0 2189 2983 126 639
3B 95 0 85 175 14 23
SS 51 0 104 152 15 30

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 WS1 3B 1 0 1 2 0 1
1927 WS1 SS 8 0 11 20 1 1
1928 WS1 2B 41 0 101 123 6 26
1928 WS1 3B 2 0 0 3 0 0
1928 WS1 SS 15 0 33 51 4 10
1929 WS1 2B 57 0 125 176 8 40
1929 WS1 3B 63 0 56 132 11 19
1929 WS1 SS 2 0 2 4 0 2
1930 WS1 1B 8 0 70 5 2 10
1930 WS1 2B 29 0 69 88 3 20
1930 WS1 3B 9 0 10 17 0 3
1931 WS1 2B 19 0 52 50 4 8
1931 WS1 3B 8 0 1 5 0 0
1931 WS1 SS 3 0 5 7 0 0
1932 CHA 2B 97 0 241 346 20 78
1932 CHA 3B 10 0 13 15 3 0
1932 CHA SS 10 0 20 25 7 5
1933 CHA 2B 138 0 344 497 16 89
1934 CHA 2B 61 0 147 188 7 35
1935 CHA 2B 85 0 202 275 17 48
1936 CHA 2B 89 0 216 334 12 70
1936 CHA 3B 2 0 4 1 0 0
1936 CHA SS 13 0 33 45 3 12
1937 CHA 2B 143 0 353 490 14 115
1938 CHA 2B 61 0 146 183 8 51
1939 CHA 2B 69 0 172 201 10 51
1940 CHA 2B 15 0 21 32 1 8

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 8
Second Base 902
Third Base 99
Shortstop 50

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 1926, 1927