Bio

2019: Appeared in four games…All-WIAC Sportsmanship Team… WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll

Majoring in Elementary Education

Getting to Know Hayden

What do you plan to bring to the UW-Platteville baseball program in 2020?
I plan to bring a good attitude and a good work ethic. I am going to try and be the best teammate possible and help the team succeed in any way possible.

What is your nickname? How did you get it and who gave it to you?
Many of my teammates refer to me as Double H because of my initials (very clever). It was given to me the day I starting catching.

Who are the role models in your life and why?
My parents are my role models, they have taught me how to be a good person, as well as, to work hard in order to achieve particular goals.

Who or what inspired you to play baseball and why?
At a young age, while in cub scouts, we took a trip to a Milwaukee Brewer game and just going to the game with my family and friends and having so much fun, it introduced me to my passion for the sport.

Favorite baseball moment as a Pioneer or in high school if you are a freshman?
My favorite moment as a Pioneer was when I stepped into the batter's box against University of Texas-Tyler, reigning Division III National Champion, for my first college at-bat.

If you were a superhero what would your name be and what superpower would you have?
If I were a superhero, my name would be Mr. Sweet. My power would be to bring whatever particular sugary treat (cookies, cake, etc.) to be consume for the person in need.

Pre-game rituals or game day superstitions:
On gamedays, I usually listen to music to get in the zone. Then, I typically talk to teammates to keep themselves and myself relaxed and having fun because that is what baseball is all about.

Describe yourself in 3 words.
Determined, positive, and hardworking.

What advice would you give to future Pioneers?
Have fun and make the most of your given opportunity.

If you won a million dollars what would you buy?
I would buy a brand new car and save the rest of the money.

What is one thing you would put on your bucket list?
To go watch the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series someday.

What place would you like to visit most?
Los Angeles, California

What are your hobbies away from baseball?
I enjoy watching sports and collecting sports memorabilia.

Favorite sports team/player?
Milwaukee Brewers and Christian Yelich

Favorite movie?
42

Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind and what are their names?
No pets.

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
I would be Lion, because they are very intimidating.

Is there anything you like to eat or any food combination you have been called "weird" for liking?
I love to eat cheesecake.