Devil Dogs 2031Hayden Hengen

About Hayden

Hayden Hengen has developed much of her defensive identity behind the plate, where she logged 128.1 innings during the 2026 summer season. She also gained experience at first base, giving her two positions centered on receiving, communication and involvement in the defensive structure of the game.

Hayden finished the previous season with a .975 fielding percentage and threw out seven attempted base stealers while handling the majority of her innings at catcher. Offensively, she recorded 17 hits, 15 RBI and nine walks. Her most significant recent development has come through measurable physical gains. Hayden increased her exit velocity by 8 MPH to 54 MPH and improved her overhand throwing velocity by 4 MPH to 48 MPH. She also cut 0.18 seconds from her 5-10-5 shuttle and 0.10 seconds from her second-to-home time.

Her current development goals are directly connected to her position: quicker transfers, improved pop time and stronger throws from behind the plate. Hayden has expressed an interest in studying law, with Yale among her academic aspirations, while continuing softball at the college level.