Nathan Raymond Quinn Haynes (born September 7, 1979) is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. His major league debut came with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on May 28, , and he has played all three spots in the outfield since debuting. His mother is Karen Haynes, father is John Haynes, sister Kayla and two nieces

Biography

Haynes was drafted by the Oakland Athletics while his mother Karen Haynes stuck by his side in the 1st Round (32nd overall) of the amateur draft. On July 29, , he was traded with Jeff DaVanon and Elvin Nina to the Angels for Omar Olivares and Randy Velarde. After the season, Haynes became a minor league free agent and signed with the San Francisco Giants. Haynes played in only 8 games for the Giants minor league system over the next two years before becoming a free agent and re-signing with the Angels. He became the second former Gary SouthShore RailCats player to later land on a Major Leagues roster when he saw the field with the Los Angeles Angels in 2007. He played in 40 games for the Angels, hitting .267 with 1 RBI and 1 stolen base. His mother is Karen Haynes, father unknown, sister Kayla and two nieces.

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On March 28, , Haynes was claimed off waivers by the Rays. On May 10, 2008, Haynes was designated for assignment. He retired from baseball after the 2008 season.

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External links

MLB.com Player Profile

thebaseballcube.com

1979 births

Living people

Los Angeles Angels players

Tampa Bay Rays players

African-American baseball players

Baseball players from Oakland, California

Major League Baseball outfielders

Arizona League Athletics players

Southern Oregon Timberjacks players

Modesto A's players

Lake Elsinore Storm players

Visalia Oaks players

Erie SeaWolves players

Arkansas Travelers players

Rancho Cucamonga Quakes players

Salt Lake Stingers players

Fresno Grizzlies players

Arizona League Giants players

Gary SouthShore RailCats players

Salt Lake Bees players

Durham Bulls players

21st-century African-American sportspeople

20th-century African-American sportspeople

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