2017 / AS A SENIOR
- Academic All-Big Ten
- Individual Game-by-Game Statistics
- Pitched in 11 games and started the finale of the season-opening series at Texas State as well as the midweek game vs. Butler
- Worked a career-high 5 2/3 innings of one-run relief vs. Valparaiso, striking out a career-high eight
- Pitched in Big Ten games vs. Indiana, Michigan and Minnesota as well as the Big Ten Tournament game vs. Nebraska
- Worked 3 1/3 innings of one-run relief in the home game vs. Indiana State
- Also pitched at least three innings against Texas State, Cal State Northridge and Louisville
- Served as vice president of the Boilermaker Athletic Council during the 2016-17 school year
2016 / AS A JUNIOR
- Academic All-Big Ten
- Individual Game-by-Game Stats
- Ghiselli pitched in 19 games and started the midweek game at Indiana State
- Pitched at least four innings six times, including a career-high five innings of effective relief vs. Eastern Michigan and Northwestern
- Made 16 of his 19 appearances after March 19, sharing the team lead in appearances during that stretch
- Struck out four of the seven batters he faced over an inning and two-thirds of one-hit relief in the midweek game against IPFW in Kokomo
- Made at least one appearance in six of the eight Big Ten series
- Gave up only one earned run over at least four innings in outings against Ohio, Louisville, EMU, Northwestern and IPFW
- Pitched in eight of the 10 midweek games, recording a 3.47 ERA and .279 batting average against in a team-high 23 1/3 innings
- Made three appearances during Purdue's six-game April homestand, surrendering just one earned run and one walk over seven innings
2015 / AS A SOPHOMORE
- Individual Game-by-Game Stats
- Ghiselli pitched in 10 games, making two starts
- Started games against Sam Houston State and Gonzaga, both being nightcaps of neutral-site doubleheaders
- Pitched in Big Ten games against Maryland Michigan State
- Was the first man out of the bullpen in the season opener against Western Carolina
- Worked hitless innings of relief against Ball State and IPFW (twice)
- Pitched a season-high three innings of relief in the midweek home game against Indiana State
2014 / AS A REDSHIRT
- Redshirted as a transfer from Miami (Ohio)
- Pitched in the Great Lakes League All-Star Game after a strong first half for the Lake Erie Monarchs
Previous College
- Played at Miami (Ohio) in his first collegiate season
- Made six appearances with one start
- Worked 9.1 innings, giving up 15 hits and five walks, while striking out three
- His longest outing of the year was 2 2/3 innings in his first collegiate appearance
- Lasted two innings on two other occasions, including his first career start on April 10 vs. Xavier in the Joe Nuxhall Classic
- Worked a scoreless outing in an inning of relief against Kent State
High School
- Lettered three years at West Lafayette High School for coach Joel Strode Named all-conference three times
- Was selected as all-area twice, as a junior and senior
- Posted an 8-2 record and 0.70 ERA in 2012
- Struck out 60 in 50 innings pitched
- Named the team's Most Valuable Player
- Was selected to participate in the Indiana North/South All-Star Game
- The Red Devils finished 14-8 overall
- Played two years of basketball
- A member of the honor roll for three years
Personal
- Major: Actuarial science/math statistics
- Full name is Brian Richard Ghiselli
- Born in Sandwich, Illinois
- Parents are Richard and Carol Ghiselli
- Family also includes older siblings Carl, Eric and Olivia
- His father and three siblings are all Purdue alumni
- His father also has a PhD from Purdue and is the head of the university's hospitality and tourism management department
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Bulls
Favorite Athlete: Brian Scalabrine
Favorite Pro Stadium: Wrigley Field
Favorite Field He's Played On (Other Than Purdue): Arkansas
Most Unique Baseball Feat He's Witnessed: Back-to-Back Home Runs
Favorite Marquee Sporting Event: World Series
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Dad
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Harry Shipley
Current MLB Hitter He'd Like to Face: Kyle Schwarber
Person He'd Like to Have Dinner With: Al Capone
In His MP3 Player: The Beatles
Last Concert He Attended: O.A.R.
Favorite Author: Mario Puzo
Favorite Actor, Actress & Director: Chris Pratt, Julia Roberts & Christopher Nolan
Favorite Movie to Watch on Team Bus: Varsity Blues
Favorite Sci-Fi Series: Futurama
Show He Can't Stop Watching: Stranger Things
Dream Car: El Camino
Favorite Month: October
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Food: Turkey Sandwich
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Rawls Hall
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Panama City, Panama
Country He'd Like to Visit: Turkey
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Grass
Most Memorable Game at Purdue: First appearance at Western Carolina in 2015
Enjoyed this Professor's Class: Huseyin Gulen, Management
Furry Friend: Tippi, Beagle-Lab Mix