Charlie Hayes facts for kids
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Hayes at the 2009 Yankees' Old-Timers' Day
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| Third baseman | |||
| Born: May 29, 1965 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| September 11, 1988, for the San Francisco Giants | |||
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| June 27, 2001, for the Houston Astros | |||
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| Batting average | .262 | ||
| Home runs | 144 | ||
| Runs batted in | 740 | ||
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Charles Dewayne Hayes (born May 29, 1965) is a former professional baseball player. He played as a third baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). Charlie Hayes played for many teams from 1988 to 2001. These teams included the San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, and Houston Astros. He was a key player for the Yankees when they won the 1996 World Series. He batted and threw with his right hand.
Contents
- Charlie Hayes' Baseball Journey
- Early Days and Little League
- Starting with the Giants (1988–1989)
- Time with the Phillies (1989–1991)
- Joining the New York Yankees (1992)
- Playing for the Colorado Rockies (1993–1994)
- Back with the Phillies (1995)
- Winning the World Series with the Yankees (1996–1997)
- Return to the San Francisco Giants (1998–1999)
- Final Years in MLB (2000–2001)
- Life After Playing Baseball
- See also
Charlie Hayes' Baseball Journey
Early Days and Little League
Charlie Hayes grew up loving baseball. He played for the "Hub City" team from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. His team was the South Region champion in the 1977 Little League World Series. He went to Forrest County Agricultural High School in Brooklyn, Mississippi.
Starting with the Giants (1988–1989)
The San Francisco Giants picked Charlie Hayes in the fourth round of the 1983 Major League Baseball draft. He made his first MLB appearance on September 11, 1988. He played seven games that year.
Time with the Phillies (1989–1991)
In 1989, the Giants traded Hayes to the Philadelphia Phillies. This trade also involved other players. A special moment happened on August 15, 1990. His teammate, Terry Mulholland, was pitching a no-hitter. This means the other team had not gotten any hits. Charlie Hayes made an error that almost ruined a perfect game. But he made up for it by catching the final out of the game. This helped Mulholland keep his no-hitter.
Joining the New York Yankees (1992)
Before the 1992 season, Hayes joined the New York Yankees. He played well, hitting for a .257 average. After this season, the Colorado Rockies chose Hayes in a special draft for new teams. The Yankees tried to keep him, but the baseball commissioner said no. So, Hayes joined the Rockies.
Playing for the Colorado Rockies (1993–1994)
Charlie Hayes was part of the very first Colorado Rockies team in 1993. He played third base in their first game ever. That year was one of his best. He hit 45 doubles, which was the most in the National League. He also hit 25 home runs and had 98 runs batted in (RBIs). The 1994 season ended early due to a player strike.
Back with the Phillies (1995)
Hayes signed with the Phillies again for the 1995 season. He hit 11 home runs and had 85 RBIs that year.
Winning the World Series with the Yankees (1996–1997)
Hayes signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1996. Later that year, the Pirates traded him back to the New York Yankees. He played well for the Yankees and was part of their team for the playoffs.
The 1996 World Series
Charlie Hayes played in the 1996 World Series against the Atlanta Braves. He had some important hits in the series. In Game 5, he scored the only run for the Yankees. This run helped them win that game. In Game 6, Charlie Hayes caught the final out of the game. This catch meant the Yankees won the World Series! It was their first championship since 1978.
After the 1996 season, Hayes continued to play for the Yankees in 1997. He had 53 RBIs that year. After the season, the Yankees traded him back to the Giants.
Return to the San Francisco Giants (1998–1999)
In 1998, Hayes played in 111 games for the Giants. His batting average went up to .286. He hit 12 home runs and had 62 RBIs. In 1999, he played less, appearing in 95 games.
Final Years in MLB (2000–2001)
In 2000, Hayes played for the Milwaukee Brewers. He hit for a .251 average and had 46 RBIs. In 2001, he signed with the Houston Astros. He played 31 games before retiring from baseball on July 9, 2001.
Over his 14-year career, Charlie Hayes played in 1,547 games. He had a .262 batting average, 144 home runs, and 740 RBIs.
Life After Playing Baseball
After retiring, Charlie Hayes started giving baseball lessons. He also runs a baseball training center called "Big League Baseball Academy" in Tomball, Texas.
He has also returned to the Yankees' annual Old-Timers' Day many times. This is a special event where former players come back to play a fun game.
Hayes also became a coach. He coached for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, a minor league team for the Philadelphia Phillies. He also coached for the Florida Complex League Phillies in 2018 and 2019.
Family Life
Charlie Hayes is married and has children. His son, Ke'Bryan Hayes, is also a professional baseball player. Another son, Tyree Hayes, was a professional pitcher for several years.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball annual doubles leaders
- List of second-generation Major League Baseball players
