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Brett Hayes
Hayes with the Kansas City Royals
Texas Rangers – No. 87
Catcher / Coach
Born: (1984-02-13) February 13, 1984 (age 40)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
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 runs13
Runs batted in37
Teams
As player

As coach

Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
World University Championship
Gold medal – first place 2004 Tainan Team

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.

Personal life

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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.

College

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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]

Professional career

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Florida Marlins

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Minor leagues

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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.

Major leagues

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Hayes during his tenure with the Miami Marlins in 2011

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.

Kansas City Royals

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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]

Cleveland Indians

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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]

Arizona Diamondbacks

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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]

Chicago White Sox

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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]

Texas Rangers

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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]

Front office and coaching roles

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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]

References

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  1. ^ Chase, Al (May 28, 2003). "UH revival is a work in progress". Honolulu Star Bulletin. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  2. ^ "2003 Baseball America Freshman All-American Team". Baseball America. June 17, 2003. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  3. ^ "College '05 Preview: Western Athletic Conference". Baseball America. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  4. ^ "Nevada catcher Hayes all-WAC for third season". Elko Daily Free Press. May 31, 2005. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  5. ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  6. ^ "2004 Cotuit Kettleers". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  7. ^ Rodriguez, Juan C. (May 22, 2009). "Florida Marlins: Why Did They Add A Third Catcher?". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on May 25, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  8. ^ "Sonnanstine, Rays rout Marlins behind hit barrage". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 22, 2009. Archived from the original on March 2, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  9. ^ Rodriguez, Juan C. (September 6, 2009). "Pinch-hitter Hayes Blasts First Home Run". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on May 25, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  10. ^ Seidel, Jeff (September 5, 2009). "Marlins in hunt, slug way to fourth straight". MLB.com. Retrieved June 16, 2010.
  11. ^ Frisaro, Joe; Hagen, Paul (March 17, 2012). "Hayes in more comfortable spot this spring". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 17, 2012. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  12. ^ Rodriguez, Juan C. (August 12, 2012). "Marlins summon catcher Brantly, demote Hayes". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on April 30, 2013. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  13. ^ Frisaro, Joe (August 12, 2012). "Marlins recall Brantly, option Hayes". MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 25, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  14. ^ Kagael, Dick (November 2, 2012). "Royals claim righty Moscoso, catcher Hayes". MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 25, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  15. ^ Kaegel, Dick (November 20, 2012). "Catcher Hayes signs one-year deal with Royals". MLB.com via KC Royals website. Archived from the original on July 29, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
  16. ^ Kaegel, Dick (August 4, 2013). "Hayes called up to fill Perez's roster spot". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  17. ^ Kagael, Dick (August 11, 2013). "Royals activate Perez; Tejada placed on disabled list". MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 25, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  18. ^ White, Rob (August 15, 2013). "Shaky start dooms Chasers". Omaha World Herald. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  19. ^ Toman, Chris (September 1, 2013). "Royals recall Bueno, Hayes from Omaha". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  20. ^ Kagael, Dick (July 28, 2014). "Royals acquire Kratz, Hendriks from Blue Jays". MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 25, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  21. ^ Merkin, Scott (December 15, 2014). "Indians sign 4 players to Minor League deals". MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 17, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  22. ^ "Indians promote C Brett Hayes from Columbus; designate RHP Shaun Marcum; sign RHP Jhoulys Chacin". Archived from the original on February 13, 2017. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  23. ^ Kruth, Cash (May 24, 2015). "Indians activate Gomes for finale with Reds". MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 24, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  24. ^ "Indians activate catcher Gomes". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 24, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  25. ^ a b Staff report (June 2, 2016). "Diamondbacks send Aces catcher Hayes to White Sox". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  26. ^ "Diamondbacks' Brett Hayes: Traded to White Sox". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  27. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  28. ^ Todd, Jeff (February 10, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 2/10/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
  29. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  30. ^ "Rangers Announced Bevy of Moves in Baseball Operations". The Dallas Morning News. February 7, 2018. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
  31. ^ T.R. Sullivan (January 23, 2019). "Rangers strengthen field staff, front office". MLB.com. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  32. ^ "Rangers promote Brett Hayes to bullpen coach, hire Seth Conner as assistant hitting coach". MLB.com. Archived from the original on January 8, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  33. ^ "Wolf Pack alum Brett Hayes wins World Series ring as Texas Rangers' bullpen coach". nevadasportsnet.com. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
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