| Season | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | BB | K | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS Career | .348 | .502 | .548 | 1.053 | 70 | 47 | 57 |
| HS Senior (23-24) | .293 | .504 | .548 | 1.053 | 33 | 18 | 9 |
- First Team All-State Texas (2024)
- Offensive Player of the Year (2022)
- Newcomer of the Year (2021)
- Two-time Defensive Player of the Year
- First Team All-Wise County (2021–2024) — four consecutive years
- Single-Season Home Run Record — Paradise High School
Hayden Crites is committed to Jacksonville State University and brings one of the most decorated high school résumés in Texas. A career .348 average with 57 RBIs and 24 stolen bases — capped by a senior season posting a .504 OBP and 1.053 OPS while drawing 33 walks against just 18 strikeouts in 32 games.
That 33-to-18 walk-to-strikeout ratio elevates Crites above his peers. At the high school level it reflects a hitter who genuinely understands the strike zone and forces pitchers to come to him. The .504 OBP is the product of elite zone discipline paired with elite contact ability.
A two-time Defensive Player of the Year with elite receiving, blocking, throwing, and game management, Crites brings the complete package behind the plate. His 24 career stolen bases reflect unusual athleticism for a catcher, and his defensive instincts give any pitching staff a genuine game manager.
.348 career AVG, 57 RBI, 1.053 senior OPS, four consecutive All-Wise County selections, two-time Defensive Player of the Year. Hayden Crites arrives at Jacksonville State ready to contribute immediately.
