Brett Hayes | |||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texas Rangers – No. 87 | |||||||||||||||
Catcher / Coach | |||||||||||||||
Born: Pasadena, California, U.S. | February 13, 1984|||||||||||||||
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |||||||||||||||
MLB debut | |||||||||||||||
May 22, 2009, for the Florida Marlins | |||||||||||||||
Last MLB appearance | |||||||||||||||
May 23, 2015, for the Cleveland Indians | |||||||||||||||
MLB statistics | |||||||||||||||
Batting average | .205 | ||||||||||||||
Home runs | 13 | ||||||||||||||
Runs batted in | 37 | ||||||||||||||
Teams | |||||||||||||||
As Player As Coach
| |||||||||||||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||
Medals
|
Brett Gregory Hayes (born February 13, 1984) is an American former professional baseball catcher and current bullpen coach for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the Florida/Miami Marlins, Kansas City Royals, and Cleveland Indians.
Brett Hayes is the son of Tim Hayes Jr., and the grandson of Tim Hayes Sr., both professional baseball players. Tim Hayes Jr. was drafted by the Kansas City Royals, but never appeared professionally. Tim Hayes Sr. played professionally for the Cleveland Indians. In the fall of 2011, Brett married longtime girlfriend Elizabeth, in Minnesota.
Hayes attended Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks and was a two-year varsity starter.
Hayes attended college at the University of Nevada, Reno. While playing for the Nevada Wolf Pack, he was named the Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year, [1] and a Freshman All-American. [2] [3] He made the all-Western Athletic Conference team for three straight seasons. [4] In 2004, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League. [5] [6]
Hayes played 51 games in 2007, splitting time between Jupiter and Carolina. From 2008 to 2011, Hayes played for Jupiter, Carolina, New Orleans, and Albuquerque.
Hayes was called up to the Florida Marlins on May 22, 2009, [7] hitting a single in his first at bat that night. [8] He hit his first major league home run off of the Washington Nationals' Víctor Gárate on September 5, 2009. [9]
After splitting the 2010 season in the major and minor leagues, Hayes played in 64 games for the Marlins in 2011, batting .231 with 5 home runs and 16 runs batted in. [10]
To open 2012, Hayes was the backup catcher behind John Buck. [11] After playing in 39 games for the Marlins, he was sent down to Triple-A New Orleans on August 12, 2012. [12] [13] In those 39 games, Hayes batted .202 with three runs batted in, no home runs, and six runs scored.
The Kansas City Royals claimed Hayes off waivers on November 2, 2012. [14] He signed a one-year, $600,000 contract with the Royals on November 20, 2012. [15] His contract was selected from the Omaha Storm Chasers on August 4 when Salvador Pérez was placed on the 7-day disabled list. [16] He was designated for assignment on August 11, 2013 when Perez returned. [17] He was outrighted to Omaha on August 15. [18] His contract was selected again when the major league rosters expanded on September 1. [19] Hayes was designated for assignment by the Royals on July 28, 2014. [20]
On December 15, 2014, he signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians. [21] The Indians purchased his contract on April 14, 2015 and added him to the active roster. [22] Hayes was designated for assignment on May 24. [23] [24]
On October 26, 2015, Hayes signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He played in 18 games for the Triple–A Reno Aces, batting .161/.175/.196 with no home runs and four RBI. [25] [26]
On June 6, 2016, Hayes was traded to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations. [25] He finished the year with the Triple–A Charlotte Knights, slashing .225/.354/.425 with one home run and two RBI across 13 appearances. Hayes elected free agency following the season on November 7. [27]
On February 10, 2017, Hayes signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization. [28] In 66 games for the Triple–A Round Rock Express, he batted .211/.274/.315 with four home runs and 21 RBI. Hayes elected free agency following the season on November 6. [29]
After retiring from playing following the 2017 season, Hayes joined the Texas Rangers Front Office, serving as an advance scout in 2018. [30] Hayes was promoted to Coordinator of Run Prevention for the 2019 season, joining the Rangers coaching staff. His role included traveling with the team and preparing advanced scouting reports in conjunction with the Rangers pitching coaches. [31]
On January 6, 2022, Hayes was promoted to bullpen coach of the Rangers. [32] Hayes won his first World Series ring with the Rangers in 2023. [33]
Iván Rodríguez Torres, nicknamed "Pudge" and "I-Rod", is a Puerto Rican former Major League Baseball catcher. A member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Rodríguez is widely regarded as one of the greatest catchers in MLB history. He played for the Texas Rangers, Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Houston Astros and Washington Nationals.
Nathan Daniel Robertson, is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies.
Matthew Aaron Treanor is an American former professional baseball catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Michael Patrick Redmond is an American former professional baseball catcher and manager. He is currently the bench coach for the Colorado Rockies. He played for 13 seasons in Major League Baseball with the Florida Marlins, Minnesota Twins, and Cleveland Indians. In 864 career games, Redmond recorded a batting average of .287 and accumulated 13 home runs, and 243 runs batted in (RBI).
Jeffrey Stephen Mathis is an American former professional baseball catcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Toronto Blue Jays, Miami Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves.
Jarrod Scott Saltalamacchia is an American former professional baseball catcher. Between 2007 and 2018, he played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Miami Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks, Detroit Tigers, and Toronto Blue Jays.
Michael Anthony Napoli is an American former professional baseball first baseman, catcher, and first base coach.
Robert B. Flippo is an American professional baseball coach. He is the bullpen coordinator for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Christopher Kenneth Volstad is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He is a 2005 graduate of Palm Beach Gardens High School. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox and in the KBO League for the Doosan Bears.
Robinzon Díaz Henriquez is a Dominican former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates. He was the bullpen catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers from 2017 to 2020.
Wilkin Alexis Castillo is a Dominican former professional baseball catcher and current bullpen catcher for the Oakland Athletics. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and Miami Marlins. He made his MLB debut with Cincinnati in 2008. Listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 215 pounds (98 kg), Castillo throws right-handed and is a switch hitter.
Carlos Fernando Corporán is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers.
Brandon Roger Snyder is an American professional baseball coach and former utility player. Since August 2021, he has been the bullpen catcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Tampa Bay Rays.
Andrew Edward Butera is an American former professional baseball catcher who is currently on the coaching staff of the Chicago White Sox. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, Kansas City Royals, and Colorado Rockies.
John Bryan Holaday is a former American professional baseball catcher. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut on June 6, 2012, with the Detroit Tigers. He also played in MLB for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Miami Marlins, Baltimore Orioles, and Arizona Diamondbacks. Prior to his professional career, Holaday played college baseball at Texas Christian University (TCU) for the TCU Horned Frogs. In his senior season at TCU, Holaday won the Johnny Bench Award, given to the best collegiate catcher for the season.
Sandy David León López is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher in the Atlanta Braves organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox, Miami Marlins, Minnesota Twins, and Texas Rangers. He has played for the Colombia national baseball team.
The 2013 Toronto Blue Jays season was the 37th season of Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays franchise, and the 24th full season of play at the Rogers Centre. Despite high expectations heading into the season, the Blue Jays finished 74–88, in last place in the American League East.
Nevin Robert Ashley is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was a bullpen catcher with the Toronto Blue Jays from 2020 to 2021.
Brett James Nicholas is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers.
Jacob Daniel Stallings is an American professional baseball catcher for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2016 and has also played for the Miami Marlins. In 2021, Stallings won the Gold Glove Award and Fielding Bible Award.