Jimmy Haynes, baseball player, 1995-2004

Jimmy Haynes

Born: 9/5/1972 in LaGrange, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-09-13 | Final Game: 2004-05-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jimmy Wayne Haynes

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Biography

Jimmy Haynes, born in 1972, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1995 to 2004. Known for his durability and competitive spirit, Haynes played a significant role in several Major League Baseball teams during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He finished his career with a record of 63 wins and 89 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 5.37. Over his tenure, he recorded 762 strikeouts and notched 1 save, showcasing his ability to handle pressure situations despite the ups and downs of his career. Haynes emerged as a notable figure during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by offensive explosions and changing pitching dynamics. His playing style reflected the aggressive approach of the time, as he often relied on a mix of fastballs and breaking pitches to challenge hitters. While he did not achieve the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Haynes' contributions to his teams and the lessons learned through his experiences on the mound left a lasting impression on those who followed his career. After retiring in 2004, he remained a part of the baseball community, reflecting the resilience and dedication that defined his time in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
63 89 227 203 2 1 1 1200.7 1358 717 148 601 762 5.37 0

Career ERA 5.37 vs. league average 4.49 across their career seasons — 19.6% 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
1995 BAL AL 2 1 4 3 0 0 0 24.0 11 6 12 22 2.25 4.45 (+49%) 360.4
1996 BAL AL 3 6 26 11 0 0 1 89.0 122 82 58 65 8.29 4.61 (-80%) -2645.0
1997 OAK AL 3 6 13 13 0 0 0 73.3 74 36 40 65 4.42 4.39 (-1%) 174.7
1998 OAK AL 11 9 33 33 1 1 0 194.3 229 110 88 134 5.09 4.43 (-15%) -2205.4
1999 OAK AL 7 12 30 25 0 0 0 142.0 158 100 80 93 6.34 4.71 (-35%) -2815.5
2000 MIL NL 12 13 33 33 0 0 0 199.3 228 118 100 88 5.33 4.77 (-12%) -2394.7
2001 MIL NL 8 17 31 29 0 0 0 172.7 182 93 78 112 4.85 4.42 (-10%) -1183.7
2002 CIN NL 15 10 34 34 0 0 0 196.7 210 90 81 126 4.12 4.28 (+4%) -369.0
2003 CIN NL 2 12 18 18 1 0 0 94.3 118 66 57 49 6.30 4.40 (-43%) -3438.8
2004 CIN NL 0 3 5 4 0 0 0 15.0 26 16 7 8 9.60 4.46 (-115%) -721.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
230 213 16 32 9 0 0 13 0 5 71 0.150 0.170 0.192 0.362 -1683.1

Career AVG .150 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.

Career OBP .170 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 49.6% below league average.

Career SLG .192 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.362 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 52.5% 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
1995 BAL AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 BAL AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 OAK AL 13 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 OAK AL 33 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 OAK AL 30 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 MIL NL 33 64 3 8 4 0 0 4 0 1 30 0.125 .270 (-54%) .344 (-60%) .437 (-57%) .782 (-58%) -687.6
2001 MIL NL 32 52 5 8 2 0 0 0 0 2 16 0.154 .263 (-42%) .332 (-44%) .426 (-55%) .758 (-50%) -460.8
2002 CIN NL 36 61 5 10 2 0 0 6 0 1 12 0.164 .261 (-37%) .331 (-46%) .416 (-53%) .747 (-50%) -534.8
2003 CIN NL 18 23 2 6 1 0 0 3 0 0 4 0.261 — — — — 0.0
2004 CIN NL 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 227 203 75 166 15 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 BAL P 4 3 0 3 0 0
1996 BAL P 26 11 6 12 1 1
1997 OAK P 13 13 6 10 2 2
1998 OAK P 33 33 11 19 1 1
1999 OAK P 30 25 1 19 5 1
2000 MIL P 33 33 16 34 2 5
2001 MIL P 31 29 12 24 0 1
2002 CIN P 34 34 10 28 3 4
2003 CIN P 18 18 11 15 1 4
2004 CIN P 5 4 2 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 227

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 CIN NL $2,500,000
2003 CIN NL $2,500,000
2002 CIN NL $500,000
2001 MIL NL $2,200,000
2000 MIL NL $900,000
1999 OAK AL $280,000
1998 OAK AL $187,500
1997 OAK AL $165,000
1996 BAL AL $115,000
Total Career Earnings $9,347,500