CUMMINS ON HAYES: "Norm did a solid job for us last year. He is a very good defensive player and he does a great job of directing the pitching staff. He has worked to improve his hitting and he is a gamer. He gets the most out of his ability and will fight for the starting spot behind the plate."
AS A JUNIOR IN 2000: Registered seven sacrifice bunts on the season, the fourth-highest total in the WCC...appeared in 38 games and started 34 behind the plate...went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in a 9-8 win over Loyola Marymount in the season finale.
AT THE COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO: hit .293 with 29 RBI as a sophomore in 1999, and .281 with 42 RBI over two years...winner of the College of San Mateo "Bulldog" Award.
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION: Attended Carlmont High School in Saratoga, Calif....starting catcher for head coach Mike Mancini...graduated with a 3.62 grade point average.
PERSONAL DATA: Born February 18, 1979 in Redwood City, Calif....son of Norman and Patricia Hayes...names Babe Ruth as the person from history he would most like to meet...lists Mark McGwire as the athlete he most admires..."Field of Dreams" is his favorite movie...fan of the San Francisco Giants and 49ers...majoring in communications.
Hayes' Career Batting Statistics
YearG-GSAvg.ABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSB-A200038-34.26411016295032217310-0Total38-34.26411016295032217310-0
