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Enas Hayden Season 2025

#28
PositionRHP
Weight210 lbs
Height6-3
YearSenior
HometownIndianapolis, Ind.
Previous SchoolPurdue Fort Wayne
B/TR/R
HS Grad Class2021
2024 / AS A JUNIOR
• Academic All-Big Ten
Pitched in five games, all in relief
Struck out six over four innings of one-run ball on the season, recording a K in all five outings
Needed only 11 pitches to retire all four batters he faced in the regular-season finale vs. Big Ten champion Illinois
Struck out a pair in a hitless inning of relief in the win vs. DePauw
Posted a zero in his inning vs. UAlbany during the home-opening weekend
Enjoyed a strong month while pitching in 12 games for Bismarck Larks of the Northwoods League, recording 18 strikeouts, 2.53 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 21 1/3 innings

BEFORE PURDUE
Pitched in 20 games, making four starts, for Purdue Fort Wayne over his first two collegiate seasons
Took the mound in games at Wake Forest, Indiana, Wright State, Notre Dame and Michigan State
2023 Prospect League All-Star for the Danville Dans after racking up 45 strikeouts in 29 2/3 innings (13.6 K/9)
Went 3-1 with a save while compiling a 3.34 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in his 14 appearances (two starts) for Danville
Struck out nine over five innings in a July start and also fanned eight over three innings in a June relief appearance
Pitched for the Local Legends in the Collegiate Summer League at Grand Park in the summer of 2022

HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered for coach Richard Winzenread at Lawrence North High School on the northeast side of Indianapolis
Pitched for the Indiana Nitro in travel ball

PERSONAL
Major: Selling & Sales Management
Full name is Enas Arthur Hayden
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana
Parents are Daryl and Nirupama Hayden
Both parents are Purdue alumni

PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team:
Colts
Pro Team He Enjoys Rooting Against: Packers
Favorite Athlete: Steph Curry
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: His father
Favorite Playoff Format: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Truist Park 
Favorite Field He's Played At: Victory Field
Toughest Hitter to Face Among Teammates: Brody Chrisman
Current MLB Pitcher He'd Most Like to Face: Shohei Ohtani 
Funniest Teammate: Aaron Dolney
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Mike Bolton
Purdue Staff Member He Has the Strongest Connection With: Dr. Casey Kohr
One Musical Artist in His Favorite Playlist: Brent Faiyaz
Musical Artist He'd Love to See Play at Purdue: Drake
Favorite Multimedia App: Instagram
Favorite Sci-Fi TV Series: The Boys
Show He Can't Stop Watching: The Boondocks
Favorite Video Game: Spider-Man 2
Favorite Month of the Year: December
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One - Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Food: Breakfast Foods
Favorite Dessert: Tiramisu
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Beach Vibing
Another Sport He Most Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building on Campus: Mollenkopf
Favorite Big City: Indianapolis
Most Interesting Place He's Traveled To: India
Foreign Country He'd Most Like to Visit: Japan
Pick One for a Vacation - Beaches or Mountains or Extended Road Trip: Extended Road Trip
Favorite Costume at the 2023 Halloween Bash at Alexander: Big Baby, Kyle Iwiski
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The feeling he gets every time he steps on it. 
Current Pet: German Shepherd Mix, Milo
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Junior
2024

RHP
6-3 / 210 lbs