BEFORE PURDUE
• Two-year starting catcher at Eastern Michigan compiled a .299/.403/.537 slash line in 98 games, connecting for 18 extra-base hits both years
• Played at Nebraska in 2020 and Hillsborough College (Tampa, Florida) in 2021
• 2023 Academic All-MAC honoree
• Batted .344 with 12 doubles and seven homers in 2022
• Hit 10 home runs with 38 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 2023
• Threw out 22 base stealers in 2023 and 14 in 2022
• Ranked among the Top 10 in the Mid-American Conference in batting average and slugging percentage in 2022
• Posted a six-RBI game against rival Western Michigan in 2023
• Compiled a .311/.414/.378 slash line in 30 games for Hillsborough
• Saw action in two games for Nebraska before the season was shut down on March 12
• Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll for the Spring 2020 semester
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Steve Lepkowski at Detroit Country Day High School
• Ranked as Michigan’s No. 1 catcher in his class by Perfect Game and Prep Baseball Report
• First-team all-state and Michigan Dream Team selection as a senior
• Perfect Game Preseason All-American and Michigan PBR Preseason Position Player of the Year in 2019
• Batted .435 with six home runs, 31 RBI and nine stolen bases as a senior
• Second-team all-state as a junior, batting .425 with four home runs and 25 RBI
• Two-year all-region and all-district honoree
• Five-RBI game in the MHSAA district finals highlighted his sophomore season, in which he batted .343 with 26 RBI
• Two-way standout compiled a 1.79 ERA with 126 strikeouts in 117 innings pitched during his prep career
• Tossed three no-hitters and two one-hitters as a high school pitcher
• Detroit Country Day won division, conference and association titles in 2017
• Two-time KLAA Scholar Athlete honoree
• Played summer ball for the Midland Braves, helping the club win the 17U PBR World Series title
PERSONAL
• Major: Graduate Certificate in Communication & Leadership
• Full name is Aaron Michael Dolney
• Born in Plymouth, Michigan
• Parents are Robert & Linda Dolney
• Family also includes brothers Justin and Kevin
• Justin played baseball at Michigan-Dearborn
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Detroit Lions
Traditionally Roots Against: Green Bay Packers
Favorite Coach: Jim Harbaugh
Had the Biggest Impact on Athletic Career: Robert Dolney, Father
Favorite Marquee Event: Super Bowl
Favorite Pro Stadium: Comerica Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Comerica Park
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Weston Gingerich
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Adam Wainwright
Funniest Teammate: Jo Stevens
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Breck Nowik
Purdue Staff Member He Has the Strongest Connection With: Seth LaRue
In His Favorite Playlist: Zach Bryan
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Zach Bryan
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Favorite Super-Hero Movie: Batman
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: SpongeBob
Favorite Video Game: Fortnite
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: St. Patrick's Day
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Cream of Mushroom Soup
Favorite Dessert: Cosmic Brownie
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Snowboarding
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Big City: Detroit
Unique Travel Locale: Marco Island
Country He’d Like to Visit: France
Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beaches
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Peely, Kade Ruffner
Furry Friend: Nova - German Shepard
• Two-year starting catcher at Eastern Michigan compiled a .299/.403/.537 slash line in 98 games, connecting for 18 extra-base hits both years
• Played at Nebraska in 2020 and Hillsborough College (Tampa, Florida) in 2021
• 2023 Academic All-MAC honoree
• Batted .344 with 12 doubles and seven homers in 2022
• Hit 10 home runs with 38 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 2023
• Threw out 22 base stealers in 2023 and 14 in 2022
• Ranked among the Top 10 in the Mid-American Conference in batting average and slugging percentage in 2022
• Posted a six-RBI game against rival Western Michigan in 2023
• Compiled a .311/.414/.378 slash line in 30 games for Hillsborough
• Saw action in two games for Nebraska before the season was shut down on March 12
• Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll for the Spring 2020 semester
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Steve Lepkowski at Detroit Country Day High School
• Ranked as Michigan’s No. 1 catcher in his class by Perfect Game and Prep Baseball Report
• First-team all-state and Michigan Dream Team selection as a senior
• Perfect Game Preseason All-American and Michigan PBR Preseason Position Player of the Year in 2019
• Batted .435 with six home runs, 31 RBI and nine stolen bases as a senior
• Second-team all-state as a junior, batting .425 with four home runs and 25 RBI
• Two-year all-region and all-district honoree
• Five-RBI game in the MHSAA district finals highlighted his sophomore season, in which he batted .343 with 26 RBI
• Two-way standout compiled a 1.79 ERA with 126 strikeouts in 117 innings pitched during his prep career
• Tossed three no-hitters and two one-hitters as a high school pitcher
• Detroit Country Day won division, conference and association titles in 2017
• Two-time KLAA Scholar Athlete honoree
• Played summer ball for the Midland Braves, helping the club win the 17U PBR World Series title
PERSONAL
• Major: Graduate Certificate in Communication & Leadership
• Full name is Aaron Michael Dolney
• Born in Plymouth, Michigan
• Parents are Robert & Linda Dolney
• Family also includes brothers Justin and Kevin
• Justin played baseball at Michigan-Dearborn
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Detroit Lions
Traditionally Roots Against: Green Bay Packers
Favorite Coach: Jim Harbaugh
Had the Biggest Impact on Athletic Career: Robert Dolney, Father
Favorite Marquee Event: Super Bowl
Favorite Pro Stadium: Comerica Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Comerica Park
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Weston Gingerich
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Adam Wainwright
Funniest Teammate: Jo Stevens
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Breck Nowik
Purdue Staff Member He Has the Strongest Connection With: Seth LaRue
In His Favorite Playlist: Zach Bryan
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Zach Bryan
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Favorite Super-Hero Movie: Batman
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: SpongeBob
Favorite Video Game: Fortnite
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: St. Patrick's Day
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Cream of Mushroom Soup
Favorite Dessert: Cosmic Brownie
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Snowboarding
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Big City: Detroit
Unique Travel Locale: Marco Island
Country He’d Like to Visit: France
Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beaches
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Peely, Kade Ruffner
Furry Friend: Nova - German Shepard