2024 / REDSHIRT SEASON
• Did not see action as a freshman
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Mike Rothstein, who played at Purdue from 1995-98, at the Academy of Holy Angels in the south suburbs of Minneapolis
• Minnesota’s No. 1-ranked catcher in his class by Perfect Game
• 2023 Minnesota High School All-Star Series selection
• Recognized as a top-10 player in Minnesota among his class by BVM Sports
• Three-time all-conference honoree
• Academic All-State as a senior
• Four-year honor roll student also made the high honor roll as a senior
• Also played the Minnesota MASH travel ball team for just under a decade
PERSONAL
• Major: Kinesiology
• Full name is William Emmanuel Briggs
• Born in Edina, Minnesota
• Parents are Paul and Heather Briggs, both University of Minnesota alumni
• Family also includes older sister Lauren
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Minnesota Twins
Traditionally Roots Against: New York Yankees
Favorite Athlete: Joe Mauer
Had the Biggest Impact on Hist Athletic Career: Andy Henkemeyer - Baseball Coach
Favorite Marquee Event: Stanley Cup Playoffs
Favorite Pro Stadium: PNC Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Tropicana Field - Tampa Bay Rays
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Davis Pratt
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Shohei Ohtani
Funniest Teammate: Keenan Taylor
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Connor Caskenette
Purdue Staff Member He Has the Strongest Connection With: Chris Marx
In His Favorite Playlist: Zac Brown Band
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Chris Stapleton
Favorite Multi-Media App: YouTube
Favorite Super-Hero Series: The Flash
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Beaches
Favorite Video Game: Minecraft
Favorite Month: March
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner!
Favorite Food: Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and Bread
Favorite Dessert: Cream Puffs
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hiking
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Hockey
Favorite Purdue Building: Chipotle
Favorite Big City: Houston
Unique Travel Locale: Cancun, Mexico
Country He’d Like to Visit: Switzerland
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Parker Dean - Dunkin Donuts Mascot
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Playing Surface
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: MASH Baseball and Tournament
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: Bonnie Blankenship - Health and Kinesiology
Furry Friend: Peanut - Mixed Breed
• Did not see action as a freshman
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Mike Rothstein, who played at Purdue from 1995-98, at the Academy of Holy Angels in the south suburbs of Minneapolis
• Minnesota’s No. 1-ranked catcher in his class by Perfect Game
• 2023 Minnesota High School All-Star Series selection
• Recognized as a top-10 player in Minnesota among his class by BVM Sports
• Three-time all-conference honoree
• Academic All-State as a senior
• Four-year honor roll student also made the high honor roll as a senior
• Also played the Minnesota MASH travel ball team for just under a decade
PERSONAL
• Major: Kinesiology
• Full name is William Emmanuel Briggs
• Born in Edina, Minnesota
• Parents are Paul and Heather Briggs, both University of Minnesota alumni
• Family also includes older sister Lauren
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Minnesota Twins
Traditionally Roots Against: New York Yankees
Favorite Athlete: Joe Mauer
Had the Biggest Impact on Hist Athletic Career: Andy Henkemeyer - Baseball Coach
Favorite Marquee Event: Stanley Cup Playoffs
Favorite Pro Stadium: PNC Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Tropicana Field - Tampa Bay Rays
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Davis Pratt
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Shohei Ohtani
Funniest Teammate: Keenan Taylor
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Connor Caskenette
Purdue Staff Member He Has the Strongest Connection With: Chris Marx
In His Favorite Playlist: Zac Brown Band
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Chris Stapleton
Favorite Multi-Media App: YouTube
Favorite Super-Hero Series: The Flash
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Beaches
Favorite Video Game: Minecraft
Favorite Month: March
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner!
Favorite Food: Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and Bread
Favorite Dessert: Cream Puffs
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hiking
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Hockey
Favorite Purdue Building: Chipotle
Favorite Big City: Houston
Unique Travel Locale: Cancun, Mexico
Country He’d Like to Visit: Switzerland
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Parker Dean - Dunkin Donuts Mascot
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Playing Surface
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: MASH Baseball and Tournament
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: Bonnie Blankenship - Health and Kinesiology
Furry Friend: Peanut - Mixed Breed