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 an American former professional baseball player. He played as a third baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) for many teams. These included the San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, and New York Yankees. He also played for the Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, and Houston Astros. His career lasted from 1988 to 2001.
Charlie Hayes was a key part of the Yankees team that won the 1996 World Series. They beat the Atlanta Braves that year. He batted and threw with his right hand. After his playing career, he became a coach.
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Early Baseball Days
Charlie Hayes started playing baseball at a young age. In 1977, he played for the South Region champions. This team, called Hub City, was from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. They competed in the first round of the 1977 Little League World Series. Later, he went to Forrest County Agricultural High School in Brooklyn, Mississippi.
Professional Career
Joining 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 appearance in MLB with the Giants on September 11, 1988. He played in seven games that year.
Time with the Phillies (1989–1991)
On June 18, 1989, the Giants traded Hayes to the Philadelphia Phillies. He was traded along with Dennis Cook and Terry Mulholland. In return, the Phillies sent Steve Bedrosian and another player to the Giants.
On August 15, 1990, Charlie Hayes was part of a very special baseball game. His teammate, Terry Mulholland, was pitching a no-hitter. This means the other team had not gotten any hits. Hayes made a throwing error that allowed a player to reach base. This mistake stopped Mulholland from pitching a perfect game. However, Hayes made up for it later. He caught a hard-hit ball for the final out of the game. This play helped Mulholland complete his no-hitter.
Playing for the Yankees (1992)
Before the 1992 season, the Phillies traded Hayes to the New York Yankees. He hit for a .257 average that year. He also had a career-high 100 strikeouts.
After the 1992 season, the Colorado Rockies chose Hayes in a special draft. This was called the 1992 Major League Baseball expansion draft. The Yankees tried to stop this, but the baseball commissioner said no. So, Hayes joined the Rockies.
Rockies Years (1993–1994)
Hayes was one of the first players for the Colorado Rockies in 1993. He played third base in their very first game. That season was one of his best. He hit 45 doubles, which led the National League. He also hit 25 home runs and had 98 runs batted in (RBIs). In 1994, the season ended early because of a strike. After that, he became a free agent.
Back to the Phillies (1995)
Hayes signed with the Phillies again for the 1995 season. He hit 11 home runs and had 85 RBIs. After this season, he became a free agent once more.
Pirates and Yankees Again (1996–1997)
Hayes signed a four-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played 128 games for them. On August 30, 1996, the Pirates traded Hayes back to the New York Yankees.
Hayes played 20 games for the Yankees that season. He hit for a .284 average. He was then added to the team for the playoffs. He played in the 1996 American League Division Series and the 1996 American League Championship Series.
In the 1996 World Series, Hayes played in five of the six games. He got three hits and one RBI. In Game 5, he scored the only run for the Yankees. This run came from a double hit by Cecil Fielder. In Game 6, Charlie Hayes made the final play of the series. He caught a pop-up ball to end the game. This play gave the Yankees their first World Series championship since 1978!
In 1997, Hayes played 100 games for the Yankees. He had 53 RBIs. After the season, the Yankees traded him back to the Giants.
Return to the Giants (1998–1999)
In 1998, Hayes played 111 games for the Giants. His batting average went up to .286. He hit 12 home runs and had 62 RBIs. The next year, he played less, only 95 games. He finished the season with a .205 average.
Brewers and Retirement (2000–2001)
After the 1999 season, Hayes signed with the New York Mets. But they released him during spring training. He then joined the Milwaukee Brewers for the 2000 season. He hit .251 and had 46 RBIs.
Hayes signed with the Houston Astros for the 2001 season. He played 31 games and had only 10 hits. He was released on July 9, 2001. This was the end of his playing career.
Over his 14-season career, Charlie Hayes had a .262 batting average. He hit 144 home runs and had 740 RBIs in 1,547 games.
After Playing Baseball
Today, Charlie Hayes teaches baseball lessons. He also runs a baseball training facility called "Big League Baseball Academy" in Tomball, Texas. His son, Tyree, was a professional pitcher from 2006 to 2012.
Hayes has often returned to the Yankees' annual Old-Timers' Day. This is an event where former players come back to meet fans. He attended many times between 2009 and 2014.
Hayes also rejoined the Philadelphia Phillies as a coach. He coached for their Triple-A team, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. He was also a coach for the FCL Phillies in 2018 and 2019.
Family Life
Charlie Hayes has two sons who also play baseball. His son, Ke'Bryan Hayes, is also a professional baseball player. His other son, Tyree Hayes, was a minor league pitcher.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball annual doubles leaders
- List of second-generation Major League Baseball players
Images for kids
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Hayes being interviewed in a New York Yankees uniform.
