Charlie Hayes is an unsung hero in the early days of the Colorado Rockies. While he might be better known for “The Catch” the clinched the 1996 World Series for the New York Yankees, Hayes holds a special place in Colorado franchise history for being the first third baseman in Rockies history.
Hayes excelled in his first year in Denver after playing for the Giants, Phillies and Yankees. In 1993 he hit .305 with 45 doubles, 98 RBIs and 25 homers. Those numbers are all career highs for Hayes.
His play didn’t dip the next season in 1994 as Hayes hit .