2026 Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 14
AJ Putty
- Year:
- Fr.
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-4 / 210
- Position:
- INF
- Hometown:
- McHenry, Ill.
- High School:
- Huntley HS
CAREER HIGHS
- Hits: 5, at #6 Coastal Carolina, Feb. 22, 2026
- Doubles: 3, at #6 Coastal Carolina, Feb. 22, 2026
- Triples: 1, vs. Lindenwood, Feb. 25, 2026
- Home runs: 2, vs. SIUE, April 14, 2026
- Total bases: 11, at #6 Coastal Carolina, Feb. 22, 2026
- RBI: 7, at #6 Coastal Carolina, Feb. 22, 2026
- Runs scored: 3, 3x, last: vs. #19 Oregon, April 18, 2026
- Walks: 3, 2x, last: vs. #19 Oregon, April 18, 2026
- Hit by pitch: 1, 4x, last: vs. Northwestern, May 10, 2026
- Sac flies: 1, 5x, last: vs. Bradley, May 6, 2026
- Sac bunts: --
- At bats: 6, 2x, last: at Indiana State, March 18, 2026
- Stolen bases: 1, 3x, vs. Indiana State, April 7, 2026
- Field chances: 17, vs. Rutgers, March 20, 2026
- Putouts: 16, vs. Rutgers, March 20, 2026
- Assists: 3, 2x, last: at Iowa, May 2, 2026
HIGH SCHOOL
- Ranked as the #1 first baseman in Illinois in the Class of 2025 by Perfect Game.
- Tabbed as the #22 overall prospect in Illinois in the Class of 2025 by Perfect Game.
- Four-year varsity starter at Huntley High School.
- Won Illinois conference and regional titles in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- 2023 Future Gamer.
PERSONAL
- Born on June 7, 2006.
- Son of Brian and Karen Putty.
- Has one brother, Dillon Putty.
- Brother played baseball at McHenry County College.
- Chose Illinois because “the coaches were welcoming, and the campus felt like home when I visited for the first time. Additionally, seeing all the program's accomplishments played a significant role in my decision.”
- Also recruited by Cincinnati, Western Kentucky, Eastern Illinois, and UIC.
- Pursuing a degree in recreation, sport, and tourism with a focus on sport management.
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