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
• 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