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Austin Hays

Austin Hays

AVG
.111
HR
0
RBI
2
R
4
Bio
Height/Weight: 5' 11"/200 lbs
Bat: R
Throw: R
Born: Daytona Beach, Florida
College: Jacksonville
Draft: 2016 3rd round by the
Baltimore Orioles
  • WBAL

    Orioles call up prospect Heston Kjerstad amid Hays injury

    Another Oriole prospect will get his chance to make his mark with the big-league club as outfielder Heston Kjerstad has been called up to the majors.Kjerstad was recalled due to Austin Hays' calf injury, which landed Hays on the 10-day injured list. Kjerstad will fill in as the backup outfielder and potential designated hitter, and he has some experience at first base as well.

  • Sports Illustrated Baltimore Orioles News, Analysis and More

    Should Baltimore Orioles Be Concerned About Veteran's Terrible Start?

    Should Baltimore Orioles Be Concerned About Veteran's Terrible Start? Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays isn't worried about his horrific start to the season, but should he be? Author: Tyler Maher Apr 20, 2024 In this story: Baltimore Orioles MLB Austin Hays It seems like everyone on the Baltimore Orioles is hitting these days. Entering play on Friday, the Orioles have launched at least three home runs in five straight games and have won four in a row. They lead the majors in homers and the American League in runs. Not everyone's been contributing to Baltimore's hot start, however. Jackson Holliday has been ice-cold to start his MLB career, going 1-for-25 over his first seven games. Meanwhile,

  • Baltimore Sun

    As Austin Hays slumps, Orioles' brass remains confident in All-Star: 'He's still a huge part of this team'

    Hays is 3-for-35 (.086 batting average) at the plate, including an 0-for-26 skid he broke with a bloop single Saturday. The 28-year-old has, at times, been a streaky hitter, but the slump is the worst he's experienced since becoming a staple in the Orioles' lineup in 2021. As he's struggled, he's temporarily lost his starting job to Colton Cowser, a top prospect who is enjoying an early-season breakout. “He's going to be fine,” executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias said Saturday.