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Connor Ayers Season 2020

#15
PositionLHP
Weight210 lbs
Height6-2
YearFreshman
HometownLafayette, Ind.
B/TL/L
2020 / AS A FRESHMAN (ABBREVIATED SEASON)
 Did not see action before the season was canceled March 12 due to the COVID-19 pandemic

HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year letterwinner for coach Doug Schreiber, a Purdue alum and former head coach, at McCutcheon High School in Lafayette
Also lettered in basketball as a freshman
Was 7-0 with a save and 1.57 ERA as a senior to earn Lafayette Journal & Courier Big School Player of the Year honors
In 49 innings as a senior, recorded 65 strikeouts vs. 20 walks while giving up only 27 hits – good for a 0.95 WHIP
Selected for the North/South All-Star Game and was also honorable mention all-state in 2019
Team MVP as a senior while leading McCutcheon to the North Central Conference title

PERSONAL
 Major: Exploratory Studies
 Full name is Connor L. Ayers
 Born in Lafayette, Indiana
 Parents are Sean and Jodi Ayers
 Father is a Purdue alumnus 

Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team:
Chicago Cubs
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): St. Louis Cardinals 
Favorite Athlete: Anthony Rizzo 
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career:
Sean Ayers, Father
Favorite Marquee Event: World Series 
Favorite Pro Stadium: Wrigley Field
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Frank Eck Baseball Stadium at Notre Dame 
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Skyler Hunter 
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Javier Baez 
Would Like to Have Dinner With:
Willis Noble, Grandpa 
Favorite Stand-Up Comedian: Kevin Hart 
In His Favorite Playlist: Lil Uzi Vert
Would Love to See Them Play Purdue: Florida Georgia Line
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix 
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: The Office
Favorite Video Game: MLB The Show
Favorite Month: March
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving 
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Bryce Bonner as Kevin Hart from Jumanji
Favorite Food: Steak with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy 
Favorite Dessert: Molten Lava Cake 
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Swimming 
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball 
Favorite Purdue Building: University Hall 
Favorite Big City: Miami, Florida 
Country He’d Like to Visit: Australia 
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Mound
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: The World Series in Omaha 
Furry Friend: Orion