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
• 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