BEFORE PURDUE
• Racked up 67 strikeouts vs. 26 hits allowed in 48 innings (12.6 K/9, 4.88 H/9) in his lone season at Northeast Texas Community College in Mount Pleasant, Texas
• Pitched for Southland Conference champion Nicholls as a freshman in 2023, appearing in three games
• Compiled a 3.56 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and .153 B/Avg while serving as both a starter and reliever (19 App, 7 GS) at Northeast Texas
• First Team All-Conference starting pitcher in 2024
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year letterwinner for coach Gary Perkins at St. Thomas Moore High School in Lafayette
• Helped St. Thomas More win a pair of Louisiana Division II state titles in football (2019, 2020)
• Louisiana I-10 All-Star Game selection on the gridiron
• Received multiple D-I offers in football
• Had UCL surgery on his elbow during his sophomore year and was still selected top student-athlete that season
• Elected leader/team captain for the football team as a senior
• Three-year honor roll student
• Also played travel ball in the summer for Team Louisiana
PERSONAL
• Major: Communication
• Full name is Barron Sawyer
• Born in Abbeville, Louisiana
• Parents are Jeff and Dana Sawyer
• Grandfather Alton Sawyer played baseball at Baylor and in the Red Sox's farm system; great uncle Dempsey Sawyer played football at Texas
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Dallas Cowboys
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite Athlete: Odell Beckham Jr.
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Parents
Favorite Playoff Format: NCAA Tournament
Favorite Pro Stadium: AT&T Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): LSU's Alex Box Stadium
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: CJ Richmond
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Bryce Harper
Funniest Teammate: Lance Lauve
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Camden Gasser
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Josh Newman
In His Favorite Playlist: Gunna
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Boosie
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Favorite Super-Hero Series: Superman
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Landman
Favorite Video Game System: PlayStation
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Food: Steak and Potatoes
Favorite Dessert: Pizookie
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hunting and Fishing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Ping Pong
Unique Travel Locale: Bahammas
Country He’d Like to Visit: Any Country in Europe
Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Everything
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: 2023 NCAA Regional at Alabama with Nicholls
Furry Friend: Sadie, Basset Hound
• Racked up 67 strikeouts vs. 26 hits allowed in 48 innings (12.6 K/9, 4.88 H/9) in his lone season at Northeast Texas Community College in Mount Pleasant, Texas
• Pitched for Southland Conference champion Nicholls as a freshman in 2023, appearing in three games
• Compiled a 3.56 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and .153 B/Avg while serving as both a starter and reliever (19 App, 7 GS) at Northeast Texas
• First Team All-Conference starting pitcher in 2024
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year letterwinner for coach Gary Perkins at St. Thomas Moore High School in Lafayette
• Helped St. Thomas More win a pair of Louisiana Division II state titles in football (2019, 2020)
• Louisiana I-10 All-Star Game selection on the gridiron
• Received multiple D-I offers in football
• Had UCL surgery on his elbow during his sophomore year and was still selected top student-athlete that season
• Elected leader/team captain for the football team as a senior
• Three-year honor roll student
• Also played travel ball in the summer for Team Louisiana
PERSONAL
• Major: Communication
• Full name is Barron Sawyer
• Born in Abbeville, Louisiana
• Parents are Jeff and Dana Sawyer
• Grandfather Alton Sawyer played baseball at Baylor and in the Red Sox's farm system; great uncle Dempsey Sawyer played football at Texas
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Dallas Cowboys
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite Athlete: Odell Beckham Jr.
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Parents
Favorite Playoff Format: NCAA Tournament
Favorite Pro Stadium: AT&T Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): LSU's Alex Box Stadium
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: CJ Richmond
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Bryce Harper
Funniest Teammate: Lance Lauve
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Camden Gasser
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Josh Newman
In His Favorite Playlist: Gunna
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Boosie
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Favorite Super-Hero Series: Superman
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Landman
Favorite Video Game System: PlayStation
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Food: Steak and Potatoes
Favorite Dessert: Pizookie
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hunting and Fishing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Ping Pong
Unique Travel Locale: Bahammas
Country He’d Like to Visit: Any Country in Europe
Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Everything
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: 2023 NCAA Regional at Alabama with Nicholls
Furry Friend: Sadie, Basset Hound