2024 / AS A JUNIOR
• Played in 44 games, making 27 starts – all at second base
• Was the Opening Day starter at second base and made 12 starts in Big Ten play
• One of just two Boilers in 2024 with four doubles, three triples and three home runs
• Charged with just three errors while posting a .975 fielding percentage, contributing to 24 double plays
• Delivered the game-winning sacrifice fly in the 10th inning of the walk-off victory vs. Samford
• Also homered on consecutive days in the Samford series
• Connected for a two-run homer in the road win at UIC
• Posted a .321/.412/.589 slash line with eight extra-base hits and 14 RBI in 56 at-bats at Alexander Field
• Went 8-for-18 with a .444/.524/.889 slash line and five extra-base hits in midweek action
• Tripled and scored twice in the middle game of the Illinois series, reaching base safely four times in six plate appearances for the weekend
• Doubled and reached base safely three times in the midweek opener at Notre Dame
• Doubled as part of a three-hit, three-RBI day in the midweek win vs. NIU
• Started at second base in the win vs. Northwestern at Wrigley Field
2023 / AS A SOPHOMORE
• Played in 23 games, making two starts as an infielder
• Started game 2 of the season at second base and the April 26 midweek game vs. Miami (Ohio) at third base
• His 21 games off the bench ranked as second most on the team among the position players
• Was a team-best 7-for-15 as a pinch hitter
• Hit safely in five consecutive pinch-hit at-bats from April 19 to May 18
• Four of his eight hits overall went for extra bases, pounding out three doubles and a triple for a .520 slugging percentage
• Connected for a pinch-hit two-run double in the Sunday game at Evansville
• Barreled up for another pinch-hit RBI double in the series opener vs. Nebraska
• Tripled and scored as a pinch hitter in the midweek win vs. Butler
• Connected for pinch hits in Big Ten play vs. Michigan State, Maryland and Indiana as well
• Also drove in a run without the luxury of a hit in pinch-hit at-bats vs. Holy Cross, Akron and Minnesota
• Played summer ball for the Harrisonburg Turks of the Valley League, registering a .421 OBP while seeing action in 31 games
2022 / AS A FRESHMAN
• Played in 10 games, primarily as a pinch hitter
• Connected for a two-run homer in his first collegiate at-bat, a pinch-hit blast in game No. 2 of the season
• Also saw action at shortstop in the season-opening sweep of South Dakota State
• Drew a walk as a pinch hitter in the comeback win vs. Butler
• Scored a run as a pinch runner in the midweek win vs. Northern Illinois
• Named a second-team all-league shortstop after enjoying a productive summer for the Lima Locos of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League
• Batted .374 with a .519 OBP and 25 stolen bases in 28 summer ball games for Lima; also went 7-for-23 with a .467 OBP in six playoff games
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Todd Evans at Valparaiso High School in Northwest Indiana
• Starting shortstop on varsity as a sophomore and senior (junior season canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
• Pitched for VHS when needed as well, highlighted by a victory in which he earned the save on the mound by striking out the side on the same day he was 4-for-4 at the plate
• Also played for the Tri-State Arsenal Scout team and PRP Mambas for travel ball
• Tripled as part of a two-hit, two-RBI game in a sectional win as a senior
• Compiled a .462 OBP with 10 XBH, 26 walks and 25 runs as the PRP Mambas’ leadoff man and shortstop in the summer of 2021
• Tripled and homered in a playoff quarterfinal win for the PRP Mambas
• Finished his freshman season as a varsity call-up after being a standout on JV
• Also played varsity tennis as a sophomore, competing in both singles and doubles
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling & Sales Management
• Full name is Ty Alan Gill
• Born in Valparaiso, Indiana
• Parents are Troy and Kinlynn Gill
• Family also includes younger brother Trent.
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago White Sox
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro-Rival): Chicago Cubs
Favorite Athlete: Tim Anderson
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Troy Gill, Father
Favorite Pro Stadium: Guaranteed Rate Field
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Sloan Park
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Troy Wansing
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Jacob deGrom
Funniest Teammate: Zach Fletcher
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Paul Toetz
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Coach Greg Goff
In His Favorite Playlist: Chris Stapleton
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Chris Stapleton
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Shooter
Favorite Video Game: MLB the Show
Favorite Month: April/May
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Chicken and Rice
Favorite Dessert: Apple Crisp
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Fishing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Alexander Field
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Grand Canyon
Country He’d Like to Visit: Italy
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Mountains
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Carter Doorn as an Alien
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The perfect lines and grass
• Played in 44 games, making 27 starts – all at second base
• Was the Opening Day starter at second base and made 12 starts in Big Ten play
• One of just two Boilers in 2024 with four doubles, three triples and three home runs
• Charged with just three errors while posting a .975 fielding percentage, contributing to 24 double plays
• Delivered the game-winning sacrifice fly in the 10th inning of the walk-off victory vs. Samford
• Also homered on consecutive days in the Samford series
• Connected for a two-run homer in the road win at UIC
• Posted a .321/.412/.589 slash line with eight extra-base hits and 14 RBI in 56 at-bats at Alexander Field
• Went 8-for-18 with a .444/.524/.889 slash line and five extra-base hits in midweek action
• Tripled and scored twice in the middle game of the Illinois series, reaching base safely four times in six plate appearances for the weekend
• Doubled and reached base safely three times in the midweek opener at Notre Dame
• Doubled as part of a three-hit, three-RBI day in the midweek win vs. NIU
• Started at second base in the win vs. Northwestern at Wrigley Field
2023 / AS A SOPHOMORE
• Played in 23 games, making two starts as an infielder
• Started game 2 of the season at second base and the April 26 midweek game vs. Miami (Ohio) at third base
• His 21 games off the bench ranked as second most on the team among the position players
• Was a team-best 7-for-15 as a pinch hitter
• Hit safely in five consecutive pinch-hit at-bats from April 19 to May 18
• Four of his eight hits overall went for extra bases, pounding out three doubles and a triple for a .520 slugging percentage
• Connected for a pinch-hit two-run double in the Sunday game at Evansville
• Barreled up for another pinch-hit RBI double in the series opener vs. Nebraska
• Tripled and scored as a pinch hitter in the midweek win vs. Butler
• Connected for pinch hits in Big Ten play vs. Michigan State, Maryland and Indiana as well
• Also drove in a run without the luxury of a hit in pinch-hit at-bats vs. Holy Cross, Akron and Minnesota
• Played summer ball for the Harrisonburg Turks of the Valley League, registering a .421 OBP while seeing action in 31 games
2022 / AS A FRESHMAN
• Played in 10 games, primarily as a pinch hitter
• Connected for a two-run homer in his first collegiate at-bat, a pinch-hit blast in game No. 2 of the season
• Also saw action at shortstop in the season-opening sweep of South Dakota State
• Drew a walk as a pinch hitter in the comeback win vs. Butler
• Scored a run as a pinch runner in the midweek win vs. Northern Illinois
• Named a second-team all-league shortstop after enjoying a productive summer for the Lima Locos of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League
• Batted .374 with a .519 OBP and 25 stolen bases in 28 summer ball games for Lima; also went 7-for-23 with a .467 OBP in six playoff games
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Todd Evans at Valparaiso High School in Northwest Indiana
• Starting shortstop on varsity as a sophomore and senior (junior season canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
• Pitched for VHS when needed as well, highlighted by a victory in which he earned the save on the mound by striking out the side on the same day he was 4-for-4 at the plate
• Also played for the Tri-State Arsenal Scout team and PRP Mambas for travel ball
• Tripled as part of a two-hit, two-RBI game in a sectional win as a senior
• Compiled a .462 OBP with 10 XBH, 26 walks and 25 runs as the PRP Mambas’ leadoff man and shortstop in the summer of 2021
• Tripled and homered in a playoff quarterfinal win for the PRP Mambas
• Finished his freshman season as a varsity call-up after being a standout on JV
• Also played varsity tennis as a sophomore, competing in both singles and doubles
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling & Sales Management
• Full name is Ty Alan Gill
• Born in Valparaiso, Indiana
• Parents are Troy and Kinlynn Gill
• Family also includes younger brother Trent.
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago White Sox
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro-Rival): Chicago Cubs
Favorite Athlete: Tim Anderson
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Troy Gill, Father
Favorite Pro Stadium: Guaranteed Rate Field
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Sloan Park
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Troy Wansing
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Jacob deGrom
Funniest Teammate: Zach Fletcher
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Paul Toetz
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Coach Greg Goff
In His Favorite Playlist: Chris Stapleton
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Chris Stapleton
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Shooter
Favorite Video Game: MLB the Show
Favorite Month: April/May
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Chicken and Rice
Favorite Dessert: Apple Crisp
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Fishing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Alexander Field
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Grand Canyon
Country He’d Like to Visit: Italy
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Mountains
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Carter Doorn as an Alien
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The perfect lines and grass