Ke'Bryan Hayes Stats
- Height / Weight
- 5' 11" / 195 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 1/28/1997 (27)
- Experience
- 4
- College
- None
Ke'Bryan Hayes Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Ke'Bryan Hayes News
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes went 2-for-5 with his first home run of the season in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Giants. The home run was a solo shot that came off of Giants lefty reliever Taylor Rogers in the tenth inning, right after Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run go-ahead home run to put the Pirates up 3-1. Hayes' blast added an insurance run that would prove pivotal, as the Pirates would go on to win by one run after Jorge Soler hit a two-run shot of his own in the bottom half of the inning to bring the Giants within a run. It was Hayes' second straight multi-hit effort and eleventh in 25 games, now hitting .281 on the season with nine RBI and 12 runs scored. While the 27-year-old is off to a solid start, managers are likely somewhat disappointed in his power output so far and the fact that he has zero stolen bases after totaling 30 over the past two seasons.
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) has returned from his back injury and is playing third base while hitting third on Friday in the series opener against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Brayan Bello. Hayes is back in the lineup after missing the last two games with lower-back tightness. It obviously wasn't a serious issue for the 27-year-old, who will now look to get on track at the plate after an off day on Thursday. Hayes has hit .277 (18-for-65) in the early going but has yet to clear the fences and went 3-for-17 with five walks and six strikeouts in the previous five games before his back injury. Hayes has never faced Bello in his career.
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Wednesday against the New York Mets. Hayes was scratched from Tuesday's contest due to some lower-back tightness and will now sit a second game this week. The 27-year-old missed some time with a back injury last year as well, so the Pirates are probably being extra cautious so that he can avoid another trip to the injured list. For now, fantasy managers should consider him as day-to-day. With an off day on Thursday, perhaps Hayes will be able to return to action for the start of a series on Friday against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Jared Triolo is starting at third and batting eighth on Wednesday against Mets right-hander Luis Severino.
Batting Order
1 | Ke'Bryan Hayes |
2 | Bryan Reynolds |
3 | Oneil Cruz |
4 | Connor Joe |
5 | Edward Olivares |
6 | Rowdy Tellez |
7 | Jared Triolo |
8 | Michael A. Taylor |
9 | Henry Davis |
Ke'Bryan Hayes Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Ke'Bryan Hayes |
2 | Bryan Reynolds |
3 | Oneil Cruz |
4 | Connor Joe |
5 | Edward Olivares |
6 | Rowdy Tellez |
7 | Jared Triolo |
8 | Michael A. Taylor |
9 | Henry Davis |
2023 was something of a breakout for Hayes, as the slick fielding third baseman posting career highs in key categories such as batting average (.271), home runs (15), and wRC+ (101). There was some legitimate growth underneath the hood as well, with Hayes posting an impressive 92.1 MPH average exit velocity and a 13.2-degree launch angle, eight degrees higher than in 2022. Even with this breakout Hayes's upside isn't that exciting. He'd be lucky to crack 20 home runs, and he plays for a Pittsburgh squad that affords little opportunity for runs and RBI. Still, a .271 AVG is nothing to sneeze at in a year where the league average was .248. He also has double digit steals in two consecutive seasons. Hayes's glove and youth should ensure he gets ample playing time, and he's a solid if unexciting option at corner infield in 2024.