2016 / AS A SENIOR
- Individual Game-by-Game Stats
- Jewell played in 30 games, making 21 starts
- Made 13 starts in Big Ten, all but one at catcher
- Homered in Big Ten wins vs. Maryland and Michigan State
- Hit safely in all three games of the UMD series, finishing the series opener 3-for-4 with a double, home run, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored
- Also had multiple hits and East Tennessee State and Illinois State
- Recorded an RBI single in the Senior Day win vs. Cal State Northridge
- Delivered a pinch-hit RBI single in game 2 of the Nebraska series
2015 / AS A JUNIOR
- Jewell played in 15 games, making 11 starts
- Made nine starts at catcher and two at designated hitter
- Made all nine of his starts behind the plate over the final month of the season, starting Big Ten games against Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska and Penn State
- Singled, walked, scored twice and executed a pair of sacrifice bunts in the rubber game win against Northern Illinois, which was his first start as a Boilermaker
- Had two hits in wins against IPFW and Illinois State
- Drove in Purdue's first run with an RBI single in the comeback win against Penn State that clinched a series victory
- Recorded an RBI double in Purdue's six-run first inning in the Illinois State win Recorded four of his six RBI with two outs
2014 / AS A REDSHIRT
- Practiced with the team in the fall and winter but redshirted after not seeing action in a game
Junior College
- Jewell played his first two college seasons at Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, Ill
- Helped lead Wabash to 94 victories over his two seasons with the program
- Recorded five doubles, 11 RBI and 13 runs scored in 77 at-bats as a sophomore
- Played in 45 games as a freshman, contributing 16 RBI and 24 runs scored
High School
- Jewell was a four-year letter-winner for coach Alex Davis at Batesville High School in Southeastern Indiana
- Batted .514 with seven home runs as a junior to win the team and Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference batting titles
- Two-time all-conference honoree as an upperclassman batted .496 with four home runs as a senior
- Helped BHS win conference titles in baseball and basketball
- Also played football
Personal
- Major: Movement and Sport Science with a career ambition of becoming a physical therapist
- Full name is James Michael Jewell
- Born in Batesville, Ind
- Parents are Gary and Kathryn Jewell
- Family also includes older siblings Gary Jr., Carey and Brandon
- Gary played baseball at Wabash Valley College, Brandon played baseball at Indiana Southeast and Carey played basketball at Lewis University
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Cincinnati Reds
Favorite Ball Player: Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez
Favorite Pro Stadium: Great American Ball Park
Favorite Marquee Sporting Event: World Series
Unique Baseball Feat He Witnessed: Conor Fisk's no-hitter vs. Olney CC
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Eddie De LaRiva
Current MLB Pitcher He'd Most Like to Face: Johnny Cueto
Person He'd Like to Have Dinner With: Michael Jordan
In His MP3 Player: Metallica
Last Concert He Attended: Mayhem Fest
Last Book He Read: American Sniper
Favorite Writer: J.R.R. Tolkien
Favorite Actor, Actress & Director: Jason Statham, Jennifer Lawrence & George Lucas
Favorite Movie to Watch on Team Bus: Major League
Favorite Super-Hero: Batman
Favorite TV Series: Sons of Anarchy
Dream Car: Chevy Silverado
Favorite Month: September
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Dessert: Dirt Pudding
Favorite Outdoor Activities: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena
Favorite Big City: Cincinnati
Unique Travel Locale: Niagara Falls
Country He'd Like to Visit: Germany
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Clubhouse
Most Memorable Games at Purdue: 2015 comeback vs. Penn State
Enjoyed this Professor's Class: Tim Gavin, Health and Kinesiology
Furry Friend: Lucy, Miniature Dachshund/Chihuahua