Elizabethtown baseball star Hayden Willett dies days after committing to Asbury College
-X@EtownKySchools
Hayden Willett, a standout baseball player from Elizabethtown High School in Kentucky, has unexpectedly passed away.
The 18-year-old, who had recently signed to continue his education and baseball career at Asbury College, was reported dead on Wednesday, December 18.
Willett, a senior at Elizabethtown High School, had signed with Asbury College on Friday, December 13.
Sports journalist Nate Bryan shared the tragic news on his X (formerly Twitter) account. A photo of the signing ceremony, showing Willett alongside family members Scott, Kristin, and Carter Willett, was shared by the Etown Independent School District.
Rest in peace, Hayden Willett https://t.co/2fz9RbQqAn
— Nate Bryan (@NateInSports) December 18, 2024
The sudden loss of the beloved athlete shocked the community, with many expressing their condolences online. Willett was widely recognized as one of Elizabethtown’s top baseball players.