History of Austin Hays in Timeline
Austin Hays is an American professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Cincinnati Reds in MLB. He debuted in MLB in 2017 with the Baltimore Orioles, later playing for the Philadelphia Phillies before joining the Reds. Hays is an outfielder in Major League Baseball.
1920: RBI Becomes Official Stat
In 1920, the RBI became an official stat. On September 23, 2019 Hays became the first MLB rookie to have at least five RBIs, a stolen base and an outfield assist in the same game since then.
July 5, 1995: Austin Hays Born
On July 5, 1995, Austin Charles Bryan Hays was born.
2012: State Championship Win
In 2012, Austin Hays, playing as an outfielder for Spruce Creek High School, batted .402 and won a state championship title.
2015: Played in Cape Cod Baseball League
In 2015, Austin Hays played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
2016: Drafted by Baltimore Orioles
In 2016, Austin Hays was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles.
May 26, 2017: Three Home Runs in One Game
On May 26, 2017, Austin Hays became the first player in Frederick Keys history to hit three home runs in one game.
June 2017: Promotion to Bowie Baysox
In June 2017, Austin Hays received a promotion to the Bowie Baysox of the Double-A Eastern League.
September 5, 2017: Promoted to Major Leagues
On September 5, 2017, Austin Hays was promoted to the major leagues by the Baltimore Orioles, becoming the first 2016 draftee to reach the major leagues.
September 7, 2017: MLB Debut
On September 7, 2017, Austin Hays made his major league debut.
2017: MLB Debut
In 2017, Austin Hays made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Baltimore Orioles.
2018: Struggles with underperformance and injury
In 2018, Austin Hays struggled with underperformance and injury, and did not play in the majors.
September 7, 2019: Recalled by Orioles
On September 7, 2019, Austin Hays was recalled to the Orioles from the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.
August 11, 2020: Inside-the-park Home Run
On August 11, 2020, Austin Hays hit a two-run inside-the-park home run against the Philadelphia Phillies.
2020: Became a Christian
In 2020, Austin Hays became a Christian, along with his wife.
2020: Played for the Orioles
In 2020, Austin Hays played for the Orioles, slashing .279/.328/.393 with four home runs and nine RBI.
2021: Played for the Orioles
In 2021, Austin Hays appeared in 131 games with the Baltimore Orioles, batting .256 with 22 home runs and 71 RBI.
June 22, 2022: Hit for the Cycle
On June 22, 2022, Austin Hays hit for the cycle in a game against the Washington Nationals.
January 13, 2023: Contract with the Orioles
On January 13, 2023, Austin Hays agreed to a one-year, $3.2 million contract with the Orioles, avoiding salary arbitration.
May 13, 2024: Returned from injury
Austin Hays returned on May 13, 2024, from being sidelined since April 22, 2024, due to a strained left calf.
July 26, 2024: Traded to Philadelphia Phillies
On July 26, 2024, Austin Hays was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Seranthony Domínguez and Cristian Pache.
January 30, 2025: Signed with Cincinnati Reds
On January 30, 2025, Austin Hays signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds.
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