BEFORE PURDUE
• Played his first two collegiate seasons at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois – between Carbondale and Marion
• Converted catcher/infielder pitched in 27 games across two seasons for John A. Logan, averaging 10.4 K/9
• Struck out 19 in 14 innings in 2023 in his first season as a pitcher
• Also pitched for the Thrillville Thrillbillies of the Prospect League in the summer of 2024
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach John Reeves at West Aurora High School in the western suburbs of Chicago
• Also a four-year letterwinner in football
• All-state linebacker as a senior
• Elbow injury sidelined him on the diamond as a senior
• Also played travel ball for Top Tier Baseball
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling and Sales Management
• Full name is Matthew James Tarr
• Born in Aurora, Illinois
• Parents are Jim and Debbie Tarr
• Family also includes younger siblings Colin, Sara and Anna
• Sister Sara is committed to Ohio State to play softball; brother Colin is committed to Southeast Missouri State to play baseball
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago White Sox
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Green Bay Packers
Favorite Athlete: Tiger Woods
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Brandon Rodgers
Musical Artist In His Favorite Playlist: Whiskey Myers
Favorite Months: June & July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Mountains
• Played his first two collegiate seasons at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois – between Carbondale and Marion
• Converted catcher/infielder pitched in 27 games across two seasons for John A. Logan, averaging 10.4 K/9
• Struck out 19 in 14 innings in 2023 in his first season as a pitcher
• Also pitched for the Thrillville Thrillbillies of the Prospect League in the summer of 2024
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach John Reeves at West Aurora High School in the western suburbs of Chicago
• Also a four-year letterwinner in football
• All-state linebacker as a senior
• Elbow injury sidelined him on the diamond as a senior
• Also played travel ball for Top Tier Baseball
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling and Sales Management
• Full name is Matthew James Tarr
• Born in Aurora, Illinois
• Parents are Jim and Debbie Tarr
• Family also includes younger siblings Colin, Sara and Anna
• Sister Sara is committed to Ohio State to play softball; brother Colin is committed to Southeast Missouri State to play baseball
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago White Sox
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Green Bay Packers
Favorite Athlete: Tiger Woods
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Brandon Rodgers
Musical Artist In His Favorite Playlist: Whiskey Myers
Favorite Months: June & July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Mountains