• Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Pitched in five games, all in relief
• Graduated in May (in 4 years) and opted to pursue a job opportunity, forgoing an opportunity to return for 2021
• Retired both batters he faced in the ninth inning to help close out the win vs. Villanova in the championship game of the Campbell Invitational
• Worked a scoreless seventh inning in the Sunday win at Western Kentucky, inducing an inning-ending double play to erase the lone hit he allowed
• Pitched on back-to-back days of the season-opening series vs. Hofstra
• Career Marks: 49 strikeouts vs. 36 hits allowed in 41 1/3 innings (10.68 K/9, 7.84 H/9)
2019 / AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
• Moved into 11th place in program history for most appearances in a season
• Was victorious in all five of his five of his decisions, leading the team in wins and matching a single-season team record for winning percentage
• Allowed only four of 20 inherited runners to score, two coming on a home run in the high-scoring season finale
• Escaped bases-loaded jams vs. Iowa and Michigan State
• Made two appearances in seven different series, including each of the last four weekends
• Recorded 35 strikeouts vs. 26 hits allowed in 28 innings, helping Purdue eclipse single-season records for strikeouts and Ks per nine innings
• Averaged 11.25 strikeouts per nine innings
• Named an All-Star in the Cape Cod League and helped the Cotuit Kettleers win the league title
2018 / AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
• Recorded both of his outs via strikeouts in the finale of the Tulane series
• Won his lefty-lefty matchup vs. Indiana's No. 2 hitter in the 13-inning series finale
• Closed out the shutout win at Penn State as Purdue completed a series sweep
2017 / AS A FRESHMAN
• Redshirted due to an injury from senior year of high school
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Troy Drosche at Avon High School in suburban Indianapolis
• Also a three-year varsity letterwinner as a wide receiver in football
• Suffered a torn UCL in his pitching arm as a senior but was still able to contribute to the team as a designated hitter, helping AHS win a sectional title
• All-county and all-conference honoree as a junior after being an honorable mention pick for both awards as a sophomore
• Recorded 61 strikeouts in 46 innings as a junior
• Ranked as the No. 5 lefty in the state entering his senior season by Perfect Game Indiana
• Caught 18 touchdown passes in three seasons on varsity, including nine as a senior
• Finished his senior year with 62 receptions for 724 yards, helping AHS win sectional and regional titles
• Member of the athletic student council
PERSONAL
• Major: Building Construction Management Technology
• Full name is Matthew David Moore
• Born in Indianapolis, Indiana
• Parents are David and Laura Moore
• Family also includes older sister Melissa
• His cousins Adam and Ben Hession are Purdue alumni
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Teams: Cincinnati Reds & Indianapolis Colts
Favorite Ballplayer: Ken Griffey, Jr.
Favorite Playoff Format: NCAA Basketball Tournament
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: His Uncle Kenny Moore
Favorite Field He's Played at (Besides Alexander): Hawkins Field (Vanderbilt)
Favorite Pro Stadium: Great American Ball Park
Current MLB Hitter He'd Like to Face: Brandon Phillips
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Adele
In His MP3 Player: Beyonce, Adele
Last Concert He Attended: Zac Brown Band
Last Book He Read: 10% Happier
Favorite Super-Hero: Spider-Man
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Dexter
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Bryce Bonner as Kevin Hart from Jumanji
Favorite Food: Sushi
Another Sport He Enjoys: Football
Country He'd Like to Visit: Japan
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Fans
Favorite Thing About Purdue Road Trips: Messing with people