BEFORE PURDUE
• Played his first two seasons at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, Iowa
• Second Team All-Iowa Community Colleges Athletic Conference DII outfielder in 2024 after posting 20 XBH, 41 RBI and 34 steals in 56 games
• Slashed .378/.424/.513 in 156 at-bats as a freshman in 2023
• Racked up 59 steals in 102 career games at North Iowa
• Played for the Mankato MoonDogs of the Northwoods League in the summers of 2023 and 2024
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three-year varsity letterwinner for coach Donny Waltich at Fairmont High School on the Minnesota-Iowa border
• Also was a standout and three-year letterwinner in hockey and football
• Helped Fairmont win the MSHSL Class AA state title in baseball as a senior in 2022, setting a state record with five triples in the tournament
• All-Tournament Team honoree for his performance in Fairmont’s run to the state title
• Also set a single-season school record for triples
• Established a Fairmont record for career points in hockey
• On the gridiron, set school records for yards in a season and career interceptions
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling & Sales Management
• Full Name is Eli Leo Anderson
• Born in Fairmont, Minnesota
• Parents are Brad and Lisa Anderson
• Family also includes older siblings Brady and Olivia
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Minnesota Twins
Traditionally Roots Against: Green Bay Packers
Favorite Coach: Nick Saban
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Brad Anderson, Dad
Favorite Playoff Format: March Madness
Favorite Pro Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Target Field
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Zach Greinke
Funniest Teammate: Lukas Cook
In His Favorite Playlist: Zach Bryan
Favorite Video Game: Madden Mobile 16
Favorite Month: May
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Goulash
Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf and Snow Skiing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Hockey
Favorite Purdue Building: Madia Hitting Facility
Unique Travel Locale: Lake Placid, New York
Country He’d Like to Visit: Italy
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
• Played his first two seasons at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, Iowa
• Second Team All-Iowa Community Colleges Athletic Conference DII outfielder in 2024 after posting 20 XBH, 41 RBI and 34 steals in 56 games
• Slashed .378/.424/.513 in 156 at-bats as a freshman in 2023
• Racked up 59 steals in 102 career games at North Iowa
• Played for the Mankato MoonDogs of the Northwoods League in the summers of 2023 and 2024
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three-year varsity letterwinner for coach Donny Waltich at Fairmont High School on the Minnesota-Iowa border
• Also was a standout and three-year letterwinner in hockey and football
• Helped Fairmont win the MSHSL Class AA state title in baseball as a senior in 2022, setting a state record with five triples in the tournament
• All-Tournament Team honoree for his performance in Fairmont’s run to the state title
• Also set a single-season school record for triples
• Established a Fairmont record for career points in hockey
• On the gridiron, set school records for yards in a season and career interceptions
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling & Sales Management
• Full Name is Eli Leo Anderson
• Born in Fairmont, Minnesota
• Parents are Brad and Lisa Anderson
• Family also includes older siblings Brady and Olivia
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Minnesota Twins
Traditionally Roots Against: Green Bay Packers
Favorite Coach: Nick Saban
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Brad Anderson, Dad
Favorite Playoff Format: March Madness
Favorite Pro Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Target Field
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Zach Greinke
Funniest Teammate: Lukas Cook
In His Favorite Playlist: Zach Bryan
Favorite Video Game: Madden Mobile 16
Favorite Month: May
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Goulash
Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf and Snow Skiing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Hockey
Favorite Purdue Building: Madia Hitting Facility
Unique Travel Locale: Lake Placid, New York
Country He’d Like to Visit: Italy
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach