BEFORE PURDUE
• Struck out 22 in 13 innings (14.9 K/9) in an injury-shorted junior season at Prior Lake, having Tommy John Surgery in June 2023
• 2022 Summer Cy Young honoree for his GRB NorthStar club team
• Ranked among Minnesota’s top 10 players in his class by Prep Baseball Report as of May 2023
PERSONAL
• Major: Business Management
• Full name is Matthew Scott Totten
• Born in Shakopee, Minnesota
• Parents are Scott and Michelle Totten
• Family also includes younger siblings Ethan, Zachary and Maddison
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Minnesota Twins
Traditionally Roots Against: Chicago Bears
Favorite Athlete: Jake Irvin
Favorite Playoff Format: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: American Family Field
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Target Field
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Royce Lewis
Funniest Teammate: Aaron Manias
In His Favorite Playlist: Morgan Wallen
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Suits
Favorite Video Games: Formula 1 & Gran Turismo
Favorite Month: April
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Medium Rare Steak NY Strip
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Fishing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena
Favorite Big City: New York City
Unique Travel Locale: Exuma, The Bahamas
Country He’d Like to Visit: Fiji
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Big Puppy Dog - Barron Sawyer
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: All Grass Field
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Playing at Target Field in Senior Year
• Struck out 22 in 13 innings (14.9 K/9) in an injury-shorted junior season at Prior Lake, having Tommy John Surgery in June 2023
• 2022 Summer Cy Young honoree for his GRB NorthStar club team
• Ranked among Minnesota’s top 10 players in his class by Prep Baseball Report as of May 2023
PERSONAL
• Major: Business Management
• Full name is Matthew Scott Totten
• Born in Shakopee, Minnesota
• Parents are Scott and Michelle Totten
• Family also includes younger siblings Ethan, Zachary and Maddison
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Minnesota Twins
Traditionally Roots Against: Chicago Bears
Favorite Athlete: Jake Irvin
Favorite Playoff Format: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: American Family Field
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Target Field
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Royce Lewis
Funniest Teammate: Aaron Manias
In His Favorite Playlist: Morgan Wallen
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Suits
Favorite Video Games: Formula 1 & Gran Turismo
Favorite Month: April
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Medium Rare Steak NY Strip
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Fishing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena
Favorite Big City: New York City
Unique Travel Locale: Exuma, The Bahamas
Country He’d Like to Visit: Fiji
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Big Puppy Dog - Barron Sawyer
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: All Grass Field
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Playing at Target Field in Senior Year