Brett Hayes  •  Catcher  •  Nevada — Reno

Voted the 2004 WAC preseason Player of the Year by the conference coaches and the preseason team catcher...made an impact a year ago in his first season earning Louisville Slugger Freshmen All-America honors and was selected to the CollegeBaseballInsider.com honorable mention All-America team...2003 Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year and was the first team All-WAC catcher...expected to again be a leader both offensively and defensively...versatility allows him to play several positions but is slated to again be the Wolf Pack catcher.
Hayes is a versatile athlete who has the ability to play any outfield position, third base or even catch.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-sport athlete lettering twice in baseball and football at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Calif....batted .410...twice named to All-Mission League baseball and football teams...Most Valuable Receiver Award for football...member of two NDHS Mission League Championship football squads.

PERSONAL: Undecided on major...born Feb. 13, 1984...son of Tim and Kristen Hayes...enjoys mountain biking, swimming, surfing, and playing video games in his spare time...father was drafted by the Kansas City Royals and grandfather played for the Cleveland Indians.