Fred Hayner

Born: 11/3/1871 in Janesville, WI, USA

Died: 1/14/1929 in Lake Forest, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-08-19 | Final Game: 1890-08-19

Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Fred Ames Hayner

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Biography

Fred Hayner, born in 1871, was a professional baseball player whose career was notably brief. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball, making a singular appearance on August 19, 1890. Despite the limited opportunity, Hayner's presence in the game places him within the context of the late 19th century, an era characterized by the early stages of organized professional baseball when the sport was still evolving in terms of rules, playing styles, and audience engagement. In his only game, Hayner recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .0. While his statistical contributions were minimal, Hayner's participation in the league reflects the challenges and competitive nature of the time, where many aspiring players sought to leave their mark in a rapidly changing sport. His brief tenure serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who passed through the ranks of baseball, many of whom, like Hayner, had fleeting careers yet contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	4.0	7	6	2	5	1	13.50	0

Career ERA 13.50 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 247.8% 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
1890	PIT	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	4.0	7	6	5	1	13.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

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

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.688 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
1890	PIT	NL	1	2	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	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	PIT	P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1