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32 Ayden Ellis

  • Class Freshman
  • Position C
  • Ht./Wt. 6-0 / 200
  • B/T L/R
  • Hometown Branchville, N.J.
  • High School High Point Regional

Biography

Why Rutgers? "I chose Rutgers because it gives me the opportunity to play close to home, allowing my family and friends to come watch me play. I also love the way the baseball program is run, with great facilities and high-level baseball. Rutgers gives me a chance to pursue my athletic and academic goals while being challenged."
Prior to Rutgers
Ranked No. 30 overall prospect in New Jersey and No. 1 catcher by Prep Baseball Report … ranked No. 4 catcher in New Jersey by Perfect Game … played four seasons of varsity baseball at High Point Regional … helped Panthers to three straight conference championships … hit .362 as a senior in 2025 with a home run, five doubles, 15 RBIs and 24 runs scored … named Third Team All-Group 2 by NJ.com … hit .368 as a junior, adding five home runs, five doubles, 32 RBIs and 18 runs scored … named Third Team All-Group 2 by NJ.com …  named Second Team All-Northeast Underclass All-American by Perfect Game … played travel ball for Clubhouse CT … also played for Sussex County Miners from 2017-23.
Personal
Son of Ryan and Larissa Ellis … has one brother, Andrew … father, Ryan, played baseball at Hartford … named to honor roll every semester at High Point Regional ... member of fishing club … named to NJAC All-Academic Conference Team as a junior … intends to study finance.

Statistics

Season:
2026

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 2024-25Freshman

    C
    6'0" 200 lbs
  • 32

    2026Freshman

    C
    6'0" 200 lbs
    32
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