Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers

2019 (Redshirt Freshman): Spent the season at Delta State University under previous coach Mike Kinnison.

2018 (Freshman): Redshirted his freshman season after undergoing elbow surgery.

High School: Played for head coach Jarrod Corlew at Strayhorn...helped the Mustangs to a 9-11 overall record as a senior and five straight region championships throughout his varsity career...batted .431 as a senior with 10 doubles, a home run and 17 RBIs...also made seven appearances on the mound with a 3.33 ERA and 25 strikeouts...named team MVP as a senior...pitched in 2017 Class 2A All-Star game...as a junior, hit .488 with 15 doubles, three triples, four home runs and 32 RBIs...struck out 51 batters in 38.2 innings of work for a 3.80 ERA...three-time all-region selection...2016 Perfect Game All-Tournament team.
 
Personal: Son of Janice and Dale Gayden...has two siblings, Allison (22) and Owen (14)...enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time...nicknames are "Lando" and "Ziz"...studying sports management...born November 17, 1998.