Jesse Haines was a professional baseball player who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds from 1918 to 1937. He was a right-handed pitcher and was known for his ability to throw a curveball. He was also known for his durability, as he was able to pitch over 300 innings in a season multiple times.

Haines was born in Ohio and began his professional career in 1918 with the St. Louis Cardinals. He quickly established himself as a reliable pitcher, and in 1920 he posted a career-high 22 wins. He was also named an All-Star for the first time that season. He would go on to be named an All-Star four more times in his career.

Haines was traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 1926 and continued to be a reliable pitcher for the team. He was a key member of the Reds' pitching staff and helped them win the National League pennant in 1939. He was also a member of the Reds' World Series team that year, though he did not pitch in the series.

Haines retired after the 1937 season with a career record of 210-158 and an ERA of 3.64. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1970.

Jesse Haines was a reliable and durable pitcher who was able to have a successful career over a span of 20 years. He was an All-Star multiple times and was a key member of the Cincinnati Reds' 1939 pennant-winning team. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1970, cementing his legacy as one of the best pitchers of his era.

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