· Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
· Academic All-Big Ten
· Individual Game-by-Game Statistics
· Played in 48 games, making 33 starts at designated hitter
· Made 12 starts in Big Ten played in all but one postseason game
· Opening Day DH settled into the left side of a DH platoon for the second half of the season
· Connected for a pinch-hit home run in midweek win vs. Oral Roberts, his first collegiate long ball
· His homer vs. ORU was the first pinch-hit shot by a Boilermaker since 2012, six years to the day in fact
· Connected for an RBI triple over the center fielder’s head in the Big Ten Tournament win vs. Michigan
· Finished the postseason 6-for-17 with three extra-base hits and two walks, highlighted by two-hit efforts vs. Illinois and Houston
· Delivered a two-run double in the first inning of the Lipscomb win
· Went 2-for-3 with a double, walk, 3 RBI and 2 runs scored in the win vs. Fort Wayne
· Came through with a two-out, two-run single in the five-run third inning vs. Northwestern
2017 / AS A JUNIOR
· Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
· Academic All-Big Ten
· Individual Game-by-Game Statistics
· Played in 15 games, starting 12 straight games at designated hitter from March 12 to 29
· Suffered a season-ending wrist injury March 29 vs. Valparaiso
· Reached base safely in 11 of the 12 games he started
· Doubled, tripled and scored a run in the series-opening win at Santa Clara
· Walked three times, drove in a run and scored a run in the series finale at Cal State Northridge, a victory that ignited a seven-game win streak
· Hit safely in all three games of the Iowa series during a six-game hit streak
· Reached base safely four times in the midweek opener at Ball State, finishing the win 2-for-3, with two RBI and three runs scored
· Singled as a pinch hitter in his season debut, the series finale at Texas State
2016 / AS A SOPHOMORE
· Academic All-Big Ten
· Individual Game-by-Game Statistics
· Played in 10 games and started the finale of the Penn State series at designated hitter
· Had a pinch hit single in the season finale, a victory vs. Cal State Northridge
· Walked as a pinch hitter in the midweek game vs. IPFW in Kokomo
2015 / AS A FRESHMAN
· Individual Game-by-Game Statistics
· Played in 18 games, starting seven times
· All seven of his starts came at designated hitter
· Also saw action behind the plate against Gonzaga and IPFW
· Drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in his first plate appearance as a Boilermaker as a pinch hitter in the season opener at Western Carolina
· Singled twice and drew a walk against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in his first start
· Singled three times and drove in three runs in the nightcap of the doubleheader with Northern Illinois
· Saw action in Big Ten games against Rutgers, Iowa, Illinois and Maryland
· Recorded a pinch hit single and scored on Jack Picchiotti's grand slam in the Big Ten-opening win against Rutgers
· Record singles at NCAA Tournament qualifiers Louisville and Illinois
HIGH SCHOOL
· Four-year varsity letter-winner for Tim Bordenet at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette
· Honorable mention all-state and a North/South All-Star selection as a senior after batting .470 with 8 home runs, 45 RBI, 37 runs scored and 16 stolen bases
· Helped lead Central Catholic to three straight IHSAA 1A state titles from 2011-13
· Three-time All-Hoosier Athletic Conference honoree batted .450 with 5 home runs and 35 RBI as a sophomore
· Team's hustle award winner as a junior when he batted .300 with 5 home runs and 31 RBI
· Two-time team captain as an upperclassman and team MVP as a senior
· Four-year distinguished honor roll student
PERSONAL
· Major: Finance
· Full name is Evan Connor Kennedy
· Born in Lafayette, Indiana
· Parents are William and Shawn Kennedy
· Family also includes seven siblings, brothers Jacob, Grant, Mason, Jack and Joe as well as sisters Jordan and Abbey
· Sister Jordan is a Purdue alumna and brother Jacob is also a student
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago White Sox
Favorite Ball Player: Bryce Harper
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Mom and Dad
Favorite Pro Stadium: Soldier Field
Favorite Field He's Played On (Other Than Purdue): Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Gareth Stroh
Current MLB Pitcher He'd Most Like to Face: Clayton Kershaw
Celeb or Pro Athlete He'd Like to Meet: Tom Brady
Favorite Marquee Sporting Event: World Series
People He'd Like to Have Dinner With: George Washington
In His MP3 Player: One Direction
Last Concert He Attended: Luke Bryan
Last Book He Read: Art of the Deal
Favorite Author: Bill O'Reilly
Favorite Actor & Actress: Dwayne Johnson & Angelina Jolie
Favorite Movie to Watch on Team Bus: Pitch Perfect
Favorite Super-Hero: The Hulk
Favorite TV Series: Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity
Favorite Video Game:Call of Duty
Dream Car: 1995 Ford Explorer
Favorite Month: June
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake
Favorite Purdue Building: Wiley Dining Court
Favorite Big City: Washington, D.C.
Country He'd Like to Visit: Italy
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Batting Cages
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: The Fans
Most Memorable Game at Purdue: Walk-off Win vs. Kent State
Enjoyed this Professor's Class: Cliff Fisher, Business Law