2024 / AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Played in 24 games, making eight starts – six at first base and two at DH
• Was in position to begin the season as the starting first baseman when he suffered a broken hamate bone in his wrist on Groundhog Day, keeping him out of the batter’s box until pinch hitting on St. Patrick’s Day
• Started at first base vs. UIC, ETSU (2), Northwestern, DePauw and Indiana; also made starts at DH in May at UIC and Michigan
• Connected for a three-run homer in the series finale vs. Michigan State as Purdue completed a decisive sweep
• Singled twice and scored in the series-opening win vs. Indiana
• Was hit by a pitch in both of his plate appearances in the win vs. Northwestern at Wrigley Field
• Went 2-for-4 vs. UIC (his former team) in his first start as a Boilermaker
• Was hit by a pitch in his first at-bat as a Boilermaker, coming around to score during a ninth-inning rally vs. Samford
BEFORE PURDUE
• Two-year starting infielder for UIC after redshirting as a freshman in 2021
• UIC’s team triple crown winner in 2022 (.335, 9 HR, 42 RBI) while connecting for 14 doubles and posting a 1.000 OPS season
• Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American and second-team All-Horizon League in 2022
• Helped UIC qualify for both the Horizon League (2022) and Missouri Valley Conference (2023) Tournaments
• Went 3-for-7 with three RBI in his two career games at Alexander Field
• Pounded out 23 doubles and 15 home runs while slashing .293/.378/.497 over his two seasons at UIC
• Went deep twice in the 2022 regular-season finale at Youngstown State
• Went 5-for-5 in a 2022 home win vs. Purdue Fort Wayne
• The following week had nine total bases in game at Oakland, finishing the day 4-for-5 with two doubles, a home run, four RBI and four runs scored
• Both big games were part of a 14-game hit streak from April 23-May 15 of the 2022 season; he had an RBI in 12 of the 14 games
• Doubled and homered as part of four-RBI games in 2023 road games at Northwestern and Saint Mary's
• Enjoyed three-hit games in a home win over Iowa and a MVC Tournament victory vs. Belmont in 2023
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Ray Del Fava at Lake Forest High School in the north suburbs of Chicago, playing two years of varsity before his senior season in 2020 was canceled due to the pandemic
• Also played varsity football as a sophomore and junior
• First-team all-area and all-conference as a junior, batting .373 with a .618 slugging percentage, 18 extra-base hits and 34 RBI
• Honorable mention all-area as a sophomore on varsity
• Helped lead LFHS to a regional title in 2019
• Second team all-area tight end/wide receiver in football as a junior, registering 24 receptions for 468 yards and three touchdowns
• Lake Forest High School Wall of Excellence, which highlights the values of character, commitment, sportsmanship and leadership
PERSONAL
• Major: Finance
• Full name is Breck Andrew Nowik
• Born in Park Ridge, Illinois
• Parents are Eric and Jacquelyn Nowik
• Family also includes younger brother Cade, who plays baseball and football at Denison University in Granville, Ohio
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Cubs
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): The Green Bay Packers
Favorite Athlete: Derek Jeter
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Eric and Jacquelyn Nowik, Parents; Cade Nowik, Brother
Favorite Playoff Format/Marquee Event: NCAA Tournament
Favorite Pro Stadium: Wrigley Field
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Baum-Walker Stadium
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Davis Pratt
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Shohei Ohtani
Funniest Teammate: Aaron Dolney
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Couper Cornblum
Purdue Staff Member He Has the Strongest Connection With: Coach Seth LaRue and Casey Kohr
In His Favorite Playlist: Benson Boone
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Morgan Wallen
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Favorite Super-Hero Series: Thor
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Suits
Favorite Month: August
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Lava Cake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Football
Favorite Purdue Building: Purdue Memorial Union
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: The Bahamas
Country He’d Like to Visit: Italy
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Kyle Iwinski as Big Baby
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Video Board
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Winning 2019 Regional in High School with Brother
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: Chong Xiang, Mitch Daniels School of Business
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Played in 24 games, making eight starts – six at first base and two at DH
• Was in position to begin the season as the starting first baseman when he suffered a broken hamate bone in his wrist on Groundhog Day, keeping him out of the batter’s box until pinch hitting on St. Patrick’s Day
• Started at first base vs. UIC, ETSU (2), Northwestern, DePauw and Indiana; also made starts at DH in May at UIC and Michigan
• Connected for a three-run homer in the series finale vs. Michigan State as Purdue completed a decisive sweep
• Singled twice and scored in the series-opening win vs. Indiana
• Was hit by a pitch in both of his plate appearances in the win vs. Northwestern at Wrigley Field
• Went 2-for-4 vs. UIC (his former team) in his first start as a Boilermaker
• Was hit by a pitch in his first at-bat as a Boilermaker, coming around to score during a ninth-inning rally vs. Samford
BEFORE PURDUE
• Two-year starting infielder for UIC after redshirting as a freshman in 2021
• UIC’s team triple crown winner in 2022 (.335, 9 HR, 42 RBI) while connecting for 14 doubles and posting a 1.000 OPS season
• Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American and second-team All-Horizon League in 2022
• Helped UIC qualify for both the Horizon League (2022) and Missouri Valley Conference (2023) Tournaments
• Went 3-for-7 with three RBI in his two career games at Alexander Field
• Pounded out 23 doubles and 15 home runs while slashing .293/.378/.497 over his two seasons at UIC
• Went deep twice in the 2022 regular-season finale at Youngstown State
• Went 5-for-5 in a 2022 home win vs. Purdue Fort Wayne
• The following week had nine total bases in game at Oakland, finishing the day 4-for-5 with two doubles, a home run, four RBI and four runs scored
• Both big games were part of a 14-game hit streak from April 23-May 15 of the 2022 season; he had an RBI in 12 of the 14 games
• Doubled and homered as part of four-RBI games in 2023 road games at Northwestern and Saint Mary's
• Enjoyed three-hit games in a home win over Iowa and a MVC Tournament victory vs. Belmont in 2023
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Ray Del Fava at Lake Forest High School in the north suburbs of Chicago, playing two years of varsity before his senior season in 2020 was canceled due to the pandemic
• Also played varsity football as a sophomore and junior
• First-team all-area and all-conference as a junior, batting .373 with a .618 slugging percentage, 18 extra-base hits and 34 RBI
• Honorable mention all-area as a sophomore on varsity
• Helped lead LFHS to a regional title in 2019
• Second team all-area tight end/wide receiver in football as a junior, registering 24 receptions for 468 yards and three touchdowns
• Lake Forest High School Wall of Excellence, which highlights the values of character, commitment, sportsmanship and leadership
PERSONAL
• Major: Finance
• Full name is Breck Andrew Nowik
• Born in Park Ridge, Illinois
• Parents are Eric and Jacquelyn Nowik
• Family also includes younger brother Cade, who plays baseball and football at Denison University in Granville, Ohio
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Cubs
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): The Green Bay Packers
Favorite Athlete: Derek Jeter
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Eric and Jacquelyn Nowik, Parents; Cade Nowik, Brother
Favorite Playoff Format/Marquee Event: NCAA Tournament
Favorite Pro Stadium: Wrigley Field
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Baum-Walker Stadium
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Davis Pratt
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Shohei Ohtani
Funniest Teammate: Aaron Dolney
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Couper Cornblum
Purdue Staff Member He Has the Strongest Connection With: Coach Seth LaRue and Casey Kohr
In His Favorite Playlist: Benson Boone
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Morgan Wallen
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Favorite Super-Hero Series: Thor
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Suits
Favorite Month: August
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Lava Cake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Football
Favorite Purdue Building: Purdue Memorial Union
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: The Bahamas
Country He’d Like to Visit: Italy
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Kyle Iwinski as Big Baby
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Video Board
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Winning 2019 Regional in High School with Brother
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: Chong Xiang, Mitch Daniels School of Business