Von Hayes

Born: 8/31/1958 in Stockton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-04-14 | Final Game: 1992-08-19

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Von Francis Hayes

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Biography

Von Hayes, born in 1958, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1981 to 1992. He played in 1,495 games, accumulating 1,402 hits and achieving a batting average of .267. Hayes was known for his versatility on the field, having the ability to play multiple positions, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. Over his career, he hit 143 home runs and drove in 696 runs, showcasing both his power and ability to produce offensively. A significant base stealer, he recorded 253 stolen bases, reflecting his speed and agility, which were hallmarks of his playing style. Hayes was selected as an All-Star once during his career, a testament to his impact in the league. He played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by increased offensive production and the rise of home run hitters. Throughout his time in the majors, Hayes contributed to the competitive landscape of baseball in the 1980s and early 1990s, leaving a lasting legacy as a player who combined skill, athleticism, and adaptability. His contributions to the game continue to be remembered by fans and historians alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1495	5249	767	1402	282	36	143	696	253	712	804	0.267	0.354	0.416	0.770	9906.3

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .354 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career SLG .416 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.770 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — +8.5% above 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
1981	CLE	AL	43	109	21	28	8	2	1	17	8	14	10	0.257	.255 (avg)	.320 (+8%)	.368 (+7%)	.688 (+8%)	143.5
1982	CLE	AL	150	527	65	132	25	3	14	82	32	42	63	0.250	.261 (-4%)	.324 (-4%)	.388 (avg)	.712 (-2%)	-241.4
1983	PHI	NL	124	351	45	93	9	5	6	32	20	36	55	0.265	.260 (+2%)	.324 (+4%)	.389 (-5%)	.714 (-1%)	-2.2
1984	PHI	NL	152	561	85	164	27	6	16	67	48	59	84	0.292	.259 (+12%)	.322 (+11%)	.384 (+16%)	.707 (+14%)	1600.0
1985	PHI	NL	152	570	76	150	30	4	13	70	21	61	99	0.263	.257 (+2%)	.323 (+3%)	.390 (+2%)	.714 (+2%)	281.2
1986	PHI	NL	158	610	107	186	46	2	19	98	24	74	77	0.305	.257 (+18%)	.325 (+16%)	.395 (+22%)	.720 (+19%)	2482.2
1987	PHI	NL	158	556	84	154	36	5	21	84	16	121	77	0.277	.262 (+5%)	.331 (+22%)	.415 (+14%)	.746 (+17%)	2496.6
1988	PHI	NL	104	367	43	100	28	2	6	45	20	49	59	0.272	.254 (+7%)	.317 (+12%)	.377 (+8%)	.695 (+10%)	728.4
1989	PHI	NL	154	540	93	140	27	2	26	78	28	101	103	0.259	.254 (+2%)	.319 (+18%)	.375 (+23%)	.694 (+20%)	2491.8
1990	PHI	NL	129	467	70	122	14	3	17	73	16	87	81	0.261	.257 (+1%)	.324 (+16%)	.385 (+7%)	.710 (+11%)	1279.2
1991	PHI	NL	77	284	43	64	15	1	0	21	9	31	42	0.225	.255 (-12%)	.323 (-6%)	.384 (-26%)	.708 (-17%)	-828.2
1992	LAA	AL	94	307	35	69	17	1	4	29	11	37	54	0.225	.255 (-12%)	.322 (-5%)	.377 (-14%)	.699 (-10%)	-524.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1983	NLCS	PHI	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
1983	WS	PHI	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	401	364	3276	247	34	295
3B	23	13	13	35	4	3
OF	1040	964	2247	56	41	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1981	CLE	3B	5	1	1	2	1	0
1981	CLE	OF	13	12	29	2	2	1
1982	CLE	1B	4	1	15	0	0	2
1982	CLE	3B	5	1	2	8	0	0
1982	CLE	OF	139	127	306	9	6	4
1983	PHI	OF	103	86	165	7	5	0
1984	PHI	OF	148	135	341	2	4	1
1985	PHI	OF	146	142	368	9	6	1
1986	PHI	1B	134	127	1182	96	13	105
1986	PHI	OF	31	29	65	4	0	1
1987	PHI	1B	144	130	1164	78	12	100
1987	PHI	OF	32	24	52	2	1	0
1988	PHI	1B	85	82	712	55	8	66
1988	PHI	3B	3	2	2	3	0	0
1988	PHI	OF	16	13	42	0	1	0
1989	PHI	1B	30	21	182	16	1	20
1989	PHI	3B	10	9	8	22	3	3
1989	PHI	OF	128	120	236	9	5	1
1990	PHI	OF	127	126	272	8	6	0
1991	PHI	OF	72	71	202	3	2	2
1992	CAL	1B	4	3	21	2	0	2
1992	CAL	OF	85	79	169	1	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	401
Third Base	23
Left Field	207
Center Field	398
Right Field	555
Designated Hitter	26

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1989	Player of the Month	April
1987	Player of the Week	Week of 1987-07-10
1986	Player of the Week	Week of 1986-05-16
1986	Player of the Week	Week of 1986-08-29
1986	Player of the Week	Week of 1986-09-12
1984	Player of the Week	Week of 1984-08-31

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1992	CAL	AL	$2,200,000
1991	PHI	NL	$2,200,000
1990	PHI	NL	$2,000,000
1989	PHI	NL	$1,300,000
1988	PHI	NL	$1,300,000
1987	PHI	NL	$1,300,000
1986	PHI	NL	$650,000
1985	PHI	NL	$500,000
Total Career Earnings			$11,450,000