History of Austin Hays in Timeline
Austin Charles Bryan Hays is an American professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Baltimore Orioles, making his MLB debut in 2017.
1920: Statistical Milestone
In a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 23, 2019, Austin Hays became the first MLB rookie since 1920 to achieve five RBIs, a stolen base, and an outfield assist in the same game.
July 5, 1995: Birth of Austin Hays
Austin Charles Bryan Hays was born on July 5, 1995.
2015: Cape Cod League Experience
Austin Hays played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League in 2015.
2016: First 2016 Draftee in Majors
Austin Hays became the first player from the 2016 MLB draft to reach the major leagues.
2016: Drafted by the Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles selected Austin Hays in the third round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.
May 26, 2017: Three Home Run Game
Austin Hays became the first player in Frederick Keys history to hit three home runs in a single game on May 26, 2017.
June 2017: Promotion to Double-A
Austin Hays was promoted to the Bowie Baysox of the Double-A Eastern League in June 2017.
September 5, 2017: Promotion to Major Leagues
The Orioles promoted Austin Hays to the major leagues on September 5, 2017, making him the first 2016 draftee to reach the majors.
September 7, 2017: Major League Debut with Orioles
Austin Hays made his major league debut with the Baltimore Orioles on September 7, 2017.
2017: Major League Debut
Austin Hays made his Major League Baseball debut in 2017.
2018: Struggles and Injury
Austin Hays struggled with underperformance and injury, preventing him from playing in the majors in 2018.
September 7, 2019: Recalled by the Orioles
Austin Hays was recalled by the Baltimore Orioles from the Triple-A Norfolk Tides on September 7, 2019.
August 11, 2020: Game-Winning Inside-the-Park Home Run
On August 11, 2020, Austin Hays hit a go-ahead two-run inside-the-park home run against the Philadelphia Phillies, leading the Orioles to a 10-9 victory.
2020: Solid Performance with the Orioles
Austin Hays had a solid season with the Orioles in 2020, slashing .279/.328/.393 with four home runs and nine RBI.
2021: Increased Playing Time
Hays appeared in 131 games for the Baltimore Orioles in 2021, batting .256 with 22 home runs and 71 RBI.
June 22, 2022: Hits for the Cycle
Austin Hays hit for the cycle in a game against the Washington Nationals on June 22, 2022.
January 13, 2023: Agrees to One-Year Contract
Austin Hays agreed to a one-year, $3.2 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles on January 13, 2023, avoiding salary arbitration.
May 13, 2024: Returns from Injury
Austin Hays returned from a strained left calf injury on May 13, 2024.
July 26, 2024: Traded to the Phillies
Austin Hays was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Seranthony DomÃnguez and Cristian Pache on July 26, 2024.