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 (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a back issue, per Kevin Gorman of Tribune-Review Sports. In a corresponding move, the Pirates promoted Alika Williams from Triple-A. Hayes has posted a solid .240/.322/.318 line with only one long ball and a strong 16.1% K rate. However, Hayes has been in a bit of a slump since April 28 with a .121/.189/.152. Williams has appeared in 15 games this season and put up a modest .239/.271/.348 line. Williams may occasionally see starts at the hot corner in Hayes' absence, but a majority of the starts will go to Jared Triolo, who enters Saturday with a .210 AVG.
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Fantasy managers don't need to worry, as this appears to be a routine day off for Hayes. In his absence, Jared Triolo will cover third base and bat seventh versus right-hander Javier Assad on Friday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.
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.
Batting Order
1 | Andrew McCutchen |
2 | Bryan Reynolds |
3 | Connor Joe |
4 | Oneil Cruz |
5 | Edward Olivares |
6 | Nick Gonzales |
7 | Jared Triolo |
8 | Joey Bart |
9 | Michael A. Taylor |
Ke'Bryan Hayes Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Andrew McCutchen |
2 | Bryan Reynolds |
3 | Connor Joe |
4 | Oneil Cruz |
5 | Edward Olivares |
6 | Nick Gonzales |
7 | Jared Triolo |
8 | Joey Bart |
9 | Michael A. Taylor |
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.