Dirk Hayhurst

Born: 3/24/1981 in Canton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-08-23 | Final Game: 2009-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Dirk Von Hayhurst

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Biography

Dirk Hayhurst, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2008 to 2009. Primarily serving as a position player, Hayhurst made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief stint that included 25 games. Despite his efforts, he finished his career without recording any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of .0. His performance on the field was marked by a lack of statistical contributions, which is a rarity in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. Hayhurst's time in the majors came during a period characterized by offensive power and significant changes in the game, including the ongoing discussions around player performance and the ethics of training regimens. While his playing career on the diamond may not have yielded traditional accolades, Hayhurst later transitioned into a successful career as a writer and commentator, where he shared his insights and experiences from the world of baseball. His unique perspective, combining both player experience and an analytical approach to the game, allowed him to contribute to the sport in ways beyond his time on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	25	3	0	0	0	39.3	50	25	4	19	27	5.72	0

Career ERA 5.72 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 32.3% 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
2008	SDP	NL	0	2	10	3	0	0	0	16.7	27	18	10	14	9.72	4.32 (-125%)	-
2009	TOR	AL	0	0	15	0	0	0	0	22.7	23	7	9	13	2.78	4.32 (+36%)	-131.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	0.250	0.000	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 66.7% 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
2008	SDP	NL	10	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	TOR	AL	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	25	3	1	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	SDN	P	10	3	1	0	0	0
2009	TOR	P	15	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	25

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2010	TOR	AL	$405,000
Total Career Earnings			$405,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Kent State University	Kent	OH	2000, 2001, 2002, 2003