Austin Hays

Born: 7/5/1995 in Daytona Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Austin Charles Bryan Hays

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Biography

Austin Hays is an active professional baseball player, born in 1995, who plays as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles. Debuting on September 7, 2017, Hays quickly establishes himself as a key contributor to the Orioles' lineup. Over his career, he has participated in 579 games, accumulating 530 hits and 68 home runs, along with 248 RBIs. His career batting average stands at .261, and he has also showcased his speed on the bases with 17 stolen bases. Hays’s performance earns him an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact and recognition in the league. Known for his solid defensive skills and powerful bat, Hays plays an integral role in the Orioles' resurgence in recent years. As part of a young and dynamic roster, he embodies the combination of athleticism and versatility that characterizes modern baseball players. With the game evolving around him, Hays continues to adapt and refine his skills, making him a player to watch as the Orioles aim to compete in a competitive AL East landscape. His contributions are essential as he seeks to further his legacy in a league that has seen significant changes and challenges over the years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
682	2408	337	631	142	13	83	312	24	155	582	0.262	0.313	0.435	0.748	1148.7

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .435 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.748 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — near 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
2017	BAL	AL	20	60	4	13	3	0	1	8	0	2	16	0.217	.254 (-15%)	.324 (-27%)	.425 (-26%)	.750 (-26%)	-284.4
2019	BAL	AL	21	68	12	21	6	0	4	13	2	7	13	0.309	.252 (+22%)	.322 (+16%)	.434 (+32%)	.757 (+25%)	289.8
2020	BAL	AL	33	122	20	34	2	0	4	9	2	8	25	0.279	.244 (+14%)	.321 (+2%)	.417 (-6%)	.739 (-2%)	-48.6
2021	BAL	AL	131	488	73	125	26	4	22	71	4	28	107	0.256	.243 (+5%)	.317 (-3%)	.410 (+12%)	.727 (+6%)	430.4
2022	BAL	AL	145	535	66	134	35	2	16	60	2	34	114	0.250	.242 (+3%)	.311 (-2%)	.394 (+5%)	.706 (+2%)	104.7
2023	BAL	AL	144	520	76	143	36	2	16	67	5	38	141	0.275	.248 (+11%)	.320 (+2%)	.414 (+7%)	.734 (+5%)	396.5
2024	BAL	AL	63	157	18	40	13	0	3	14	0	9	40	0.255	.243 (+5%)	.312 (+1%)	.399 (-1%)	.711 (avg)	-8.2
2024	PHI	NL	22	78	8	20	5	0	2	6	2	0	19	0.256	.243 (+5%)	.312 (-12%)	.399 (avg)	.711 (-5%)	-8.2
2025	CIN	NL	103	380	60	101	16	5	15	64	7	29	107	0.266	.245 (+8%)	.314 (avg)	.403 (+12%)	.718 (+7%)	354.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	22	4	4	1	0	0	0	3	7	0.182

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	BB	SO	AVG
2025	NLWC1	CIN	2	7	3	1	0	1	1	0.143
2024	NLDS1	PHI	2	4	0	0	0	0	3	0.000
2023	ALDS1	BAL	3	11	1	3	1	2	3	0.273

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	630	567	1165	27	9	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2017	BAL	OF	20	16	28	0	3	0
2019	BAL	OF	20	15	54	1	0	0
2020	BAL	OF	33	31	67	3	0	0
2021	BAL	OF	129	119	244	9	1	2
2022	BAL	OF	141	136	276	8	1	0
2023	BAL	OF	149	134	256	4	0	0
2024	BAL	OF	56	38	80	2	1	0
2024	PHI	OF	21	21	35	0	0	0
2025	CIN	OF	61	57	125	0	3	0