Jim Hayes

Born: 2/11/1913 in Montevallo, AL, USA

Died: 11/27/1993 in Decatur, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-07-13 | Final Game: 1935-08-14

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: James Millard Hayes

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Biography

Jim Hayes, born in 1913, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1935 to 1937. His career, though brief, took place during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the Great Depression and saw the rise of new talents. Hayes made a notable impact in his time, showcasing his skills on the mound despite facing the challenges of a competitive era. Throughout his career, Hayes compiled a record of 2-4 with an earned run average (ERA) of 8.36. He struck out 9 batters but did not record any saves. While his statistical achievements may not reflect the dominant prowess of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game as a pitcher during the mid-1930s remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. Hayes's journey through the majors offers a glimpse into the life and challenges of a player trying to make his mark in a rapidly evolving sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	4	7	4	1	0	0	28.0	38	26	0	23	9	8.36	0

Career ERA 8.36 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 92.3% 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
1935	WSN	AL	2	4	7	4	1	0	0	28.0	38	26	23	9	8.36	4.35 (-92%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	8	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 32.6% 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
1935	WSN	AL	7	8	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	0	1	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	WS1	P	7	0	1	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7