Ted Snidanko Season 2015

#36
PositionOF
Weight190 lbs
Height6-3
YearSophomore
HometownHomer Glen, Ill.
B/TR/R

2017 / AS A SENIOR

  • Individual Game-by-Game Statistic
  • Played in five games, starting at designated hitter on Senior Day vs. Michigan
  • Delivered a pinch-hit single in game two of the Michigan series and also had a base hit on Senior Day
  • Also pinch hit against Little Rock, Ball State and Fort Wayne

2016 / AS A JUNIOR

  • Individual Game-by-Game Stats
  • Snidanko played in 17 games and started three times
  • Started in left field against Penn State, Valparaiso and Cal State Northridge
  • Had two hits, including an RBI double, at Valpo
  • Drew a walk as a pinch hitter against Minnesota
  • Scored a run as a pinch runner at Maryland
  • Executed a sacrifice bunt at Penn State


2015 / AS A SOPHOMORE

  • Individual Game-by-Game Stats
  • Snidanko played in 27 games and started 19 times
  • Started at least once in all three outfield positions
  • Went 3-for-3 with three extra-base hits and a career-high seven RBI in the rubber game win vs. Northern Illinois despite not entering the game until the sixth inning
  • In the NIU win, connected for a grand slam and later a three-run triple off the fence
  • His seven RBI were the most by a Purdue player since April 2013
  • Started all three games of the Rutgers, Butler and Iowa series
  • Also made starts in Big Ten play against Illinois, Maryland, Michigan State and Penn State
  • Had two hits and two RBI in the Big Ten-opening win vs. Rutgers
  • Also had two hits against Kent State and Indiana State
  • Walked twice and scored twice in the finale of the Maryland series
  • Recorded a pinch-hit single at Western Carolina in the season opener
  • Scored the game-tying run as a pinch runner in the ninth inning of the comeback win vs. Sam Houston State
  • Batted .333 (8-for-24) with runners in scoring position
  • With a runner on third and less than two outs, plated that runner in four of his five opportunities
  • Batted .333 with a .429 on-base percentage in March


2014 / AS A FRESHMAN

  • Individual Game-by-Game Stats
  • 2014 Photo Gallery
  • Snidanko played in 23 games and started 18 times
  • Started the first nine games of the season and seven times in Big Ten play
  • Missed about two weeks due to injury in April after running into the fence at Illinois-Chicago while making a diving catch in center field
  • Returned for the Michigan series and started at least one game each of the final five weekends
  • Hit safely in three straight games twice
  • First collegiate hit was a single in the finale of the Tennessee series
  • Doubled, walked and scored at Indiana State
  • Recorded four outfield assists over an eight-game stretch late in the season to help Purdue lead the Big Ten in outfield assists through the end of the regular season
  • Threw out runners at second base and home plate in the finale of the Indiana series
  • Reached base safely twice in a game four times

High School

  • Snidanko was a four-year letter-winner for coach Andy Satunas at Lockport Township High School in suburban Chicago
  • Batted .450 as a freshman, .410 as a sophomore and .330 as a senior
  • Helped Lockport post a 32-8 record on the way to winning regional and sectional titles as a senior
  • Three-year honor roll student

Personal

  • Major: law and society
  • Full name is Theodore Thomas Snidanko
  • Born in Oak Lawn, Ill
  • Parents are Ted and Shannon Snidanko
  • Family also includes brothers Jim and John

 
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago White Sox
Favorite Ball Player: Justin Verlander
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Parents
Favorite Playoff Format: College World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: United Center
Favorite Field He's Played On (Other Than Purdue): U.S. Cellular Field
Most Unique Baseball Feat He's Witnessed: Mark Buehrle's No-Hitter in 2007
MLB Pitcher He'd Like to Face: Justin Verlander
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Adam Dressler
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Mark Cuban
In His MP3 Player: Dave Matthews Band
Last Concert He Attended: Country Thunder
Favorite Author: Stephen King
Magazine He Subscribes To: Sports Illustrated
Favorite Actor & Actress: Mark Wahlberg & Jennifer Anniston
Favorite Super-Hero: Batman
Favorite TV Series: Shameless
Favorite Month: September
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Cuisine: Mexican
Favorite Dessert: Candy
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Canada
Country He'd Like to Visit: Spain
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Back Drop
Most Memorable Game at Purdue: Extra-Innings Win vs. Ohio State in 2014
Enjoyed this Professor's Class: John Neal, Entomology
Furry Friend: Brownie, Beagle

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Senior
2017

OF
6-4 / 199 lbs
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Junior
2016

OF
6-3 / 190 lbs
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Freshman
2014

OF
6-3 / 190 lbs