BEFORE PURDUE
• Three-year member of the bullpen at Southeastern Louisiana, pitching 74 2/3 innings over 45 career appearances
• Limited hitters to a .188 batting average against over 21 innings in 2023, earning three wins and three saves while giving up just five extra-base hits
• Improved his strikeout rate to 12.1 K/9 over 25 1/3 innings in 2024
• Took the mound against Purdue on the middle day of East Carolina’s 2024 Keith LeClair Classic, facing five of his new teammates while pitching the sixth and seventh innings in the Boilers’ 5-0 victory
• Pitched in 17 games in 2024, 16 in 2023 and 12 in 2022 – making five starts as a freshman
• Worked four innings of one-hit relief in a semifinal win vs. New Orleans to help SLU win the 2022 Southland Conference Tournament, qualifying for an NCAA Regional at Auburn
• Shined in relief in the Regional game at Auburn, striking out a career-high six while surrendering just three hits over 3 2/3 innings as SLU’s most effective pitcher
• SLU returned to Auburn the following season for a weekend series and he pitched 2 1/3 innings of hitless relief over two appearances in a doubleheader sweep, earning a win and a save
• Worked 3 1/3 innings of two-hit relief over two appearances vs. LSU in 2024
• Southland Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll
• Pitched for the Eau Claire Express of the Northwoods League in the summer of 2023, making seven starts and recording 33 strikeouts in 32 2/3 innings
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Adan Cannizaro, a former big leaguer and previously the head coach at Mississippi State from 2017-18, at Holy Cross High School in New Orleans
• Threw a perfect game in a district championship game as a senior, striking out 12 over seven innings
• Overcame an injury to finish his senior season with 30 Ks and a 2.00 ERA in 21 innings
• Finished his prep career with 113 strikeouts to along with a 2.51 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 122 innings
• All-District honoree
• Ranked as Louisiana’s No. 8 RHP in his class by Perfect Game
• Also earned All-Academic accolades in the classroom
PERSONAL
• Major: American Studies
• Full name is Lance Martin Lauve
• Born in Metairie, Louisiana
• Parents are Jay and Karen Lauve
• Family also includes sister Madison
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: New Orleans Saints
Traditionally Roots Against: New York Yankees
Favorite Athlete: Nolan Ryan
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Jay Lauve, Father
Favorite Playoff Format: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Fenway Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, Miss.
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Albert Choi
Funniest Teammate: Maclane Finley
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Carter Doorn
Purdue Staff Member He Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Josh Newman
In His Favorite Playlist: Cody Jinks
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Landman
Favorite Video Game System: Playstation 5
Favorite Month: May
Favorite Holiday: 4th of July
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Dessert: Cookies
Favorite Outdoor Activities: Fishing & Hunting
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Country He’d Like to Visit: Italy
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Backstop
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Perfect Game in senior year of high school
Furry Friend: Baylor, Mini-Golden Doodle
• Three-year member of the bullpen at Southeastern Louisiana, pitching 74 2/3 innings over 45 career appearances
• Limited hitters to a .188 batting average against over 21 innings in 2023, earning three wins and three saves while giving up just five extra-base hits
• Improved his strikeout rate to 12.1 K/9 over 25 1/3 innings in 2024
• Took the mound against Purdue on the middle day of East Carolina’s 2024 Keith LeClair Classic, facing five of his new teammates while pitching the sixth and seventh innings in the Boilers’ 5-0 victory
• Pitched in 17 games in 2024, 16 in 2023 and 12 in 2022 – making five starts as a freshman
• Worked four innings of one-hit relief in a semifinal win vs. New Orleans to help SLU win the 2022 Southland Conference Tournament, qualifying for an NCAA Regional at Auburn
• Shined in relief in the Regional game at Auburn, striking out a career-high six while surrendering just three hits over 3 2/3 innings as SLU’s most effective pitcher
• SLU returned to Auburn the following season for a weekend series and he pitched 2 1/3 innings of hitless relief over two appearances in a doubleheader sweep, earning a win and a save
• Worked 3 1/3 innings of two-hit relief over two appearances vs. LSU in 2024
• Southland Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll
• Pitched for the Eau Claire Express of the Northwoods League in the summer of 2023, making seven starts and recording 33 strikeouts in 32 2/3 innings
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Adan Cannizaro, a former big leaguer and previously the head coach at Mississippi State from 2017-18, at Holy Cross High School in New Orleans
• Threw a perfect game in a district championship game as a senior, striking out 12 over seven innings
• Overcame an injury to finish his senior season with 30 Ks and a 2.00 ERA in 21 innings
• Finished his prep career with 113 strikeouts to along with a 2.51 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 122 innings
• All-District honoree
• Ranked as Louisiana’s No. 8 RHP in his class by Perfect Game
• Also earned All-Academic accolades in the classroom
PERSONAL
• Major: American Studies
• Full name is Lance Martin Lauve
• Born in Metairie, Louisiana
• Parents are Jay and Karen Lauve
• Family also includes sister Madison
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: New Orleans Saints
Traditionally Roots Against: New York Yankees
Favorite Athlete: Nolan Ryan
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Jay Lauve, Father
Favorite Playoff Format: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Fenway Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, Miss.
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Albert Choi
Funniest Teammate: Maclane Finley
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Carter Doorn
Purdue Staff Member He Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Josh Newman
In His Favorite Playlist: Cody Jinks
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Landman
Favorite Video Game System: Playstation 5
Favorite Month: May
Favorite Holiday: 4th of July
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Dessert: Cookies
Favorite Outdoor Activities: Fishing & Hunting
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Country He’d Like to Visit: Italy
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Backstop
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Perfect Game in senior year of high school
Furry Friend: Baylor, Mini-Golden Doodle