Adam Dressler Season 2017

#45
PositionRHP
Weight194 lbs
Height6-0
YearSenior
HometownClarendon Hills, Ill.
B/TR/R

2017 / AS A SENIOR

  • Academic All-Big Ten
  • Individual Game-by-Game Statistics
  • Pitched in eight games, all in relief
  • Made two appearances in the season-opening series at Texas State, earning the honor of being the first man out of the bullpen for the season
  • Worked a season-high two innings in the series opener at Ohio State and also Pitched in Big Ten games vs. Michigan and Minnesota
  • Made two appearances in the four-game sweep at Santa Clara
  • Worked a scoreless inning at Minnesota and retired the only batter he faced vs. Michigan

2016 / AS A JUNIOR

  • Academic All-Big Ten
  • Individual Game-by-Game Stats
  • Dressler pitched in seven games, starting the midweek finale with IPFW in Kokomo
  • Pitched a season-high 4 1/3 innings of two-run ball in midweek slugfest at Ball State, the longest outing of any pitcher on either team in the game
  • Struck out the only batter he faced in the finale of the Minnesota series
  • Also made appearances against Cal, Penn State, Indiana State and Valparaiso
  • Surrendered just one hit over 2 1/3 innings of relief at Valpo


2015 / AS A SOPHOMORE

  • Academic All-Big Ten
  • Individual Game-by-Game Stats
  • Dressler pitched in two games, both in relief
  • Was limited by an injury early in the season
  • Worked 2 1/3 innings of one-hit relief in the nightcap of the Butler doubleheader
  • Also pitched in the nightcap of the Gonzaga doubleheader in Phoenix


2014 / AS A FRESHMAN

  • Individual Game-by-Game Stats
  • Dressler pitched in 14 games, making starts against Butler, IPFW, Illinois-Chicago and Ohio State
  • Team's newcomer of the year honoree
  • Helped lead Purdue to its season series sweep of Butler, working 10 2/3 innings of two-run ball with six strikeouts vs. no walks vs. the Bulldogs
  • Won his first college start in the spring break midweek date at Butler after not allowing a run until the sixth inning
  • All five hits he allowed at Butler came with two outs and he retired 12 consecutive batters from the second through sixth innings
  • Followed that up with three scoreless innings as the start in the home-opening win against IPFW
  • Struck out a season-high four over five innings of one-run ball against Butler at Alexander Field
  • Also excelled in relief at Indiana State, working four innings of one-run ball and not issuing a walk
  • Pitched a scoreless eighth inning in game two at Rice, his collegiate debut Worked a scoreless fourth inning in the midweek win at Illinois State, leaving the bases loaded
  • Along with his rubber game start against Ohio State, also made appearances against Michigan and Iowa in Big Ten play
  • Escaped an inherited bases-loaded jam in the finale of the Michigan series
  • Led the way in midweek action, working a team-high 20 2/3 innings over seven appearances and compiling a 2.18 ERA


High School

  • Dressler was a four-year letter-winner for coaches Justin Cronin and Tom Dorrance at Hinsdale Central High School in suburban Chicago
  • Three-year member of the varsity was an All-West Suburban Conference honoree as a junior
  • Went 2-1 with 30 strikeouts, a 2.30 ERA and 1.26 WHIP as a senior
  • Excelled as a sophomore on varsity, compiling a 4-2 record and 2.29 ERA
  • Also played basketball as a freshman


Personal

  • Major: Selling and Sales Management.
  • Full name is Adam Jeffrey Dressler
  • Born in Hinsdale, Illinois... parents are David and Sue Dressler
  • Family also includes younger siblings Lyneth, Philip and Connor


Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Cubs
Favorite Athlete: Tom Brady
Favorite Pro Stadium: Wrigley Field
Favorite Playoff Format: NCAA Tournament
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Dad
Unique Baseball Feat He Witnessed: Scott Podsednik's walk-off Home Run in Game 2 of the 2005 World Series
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Hayden Grant
Current MLB Pitcher He'd Like to Face: Bartolo Colon
Person He'd Like to Have Dinner With: Kendall Jenner
In His MP3 Player: Rihanna
Last Concert He Attended: Country Thunder
Favorite Writer: Dan Katz
Last Book He Read: Jump by Steve Harvey
Favorite Actor & Actress: Will Ferrell &Emily Ratajkowski
Favorite Movie to Watch on Team Bus: Step Brothers
Show He Can't Stop Watching: The Office
Dream Car: SuperYacht
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Favorite Food: Mac & Cheese
Favorite Dessert: Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Beach Life
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Santorini, Greece
Country He'd Like to Visit: Bahamas
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Mound
Unique Skill: Stock Market Guru
Enjoyed this Professor's Class: Richard Feinburg, Consumer Science
Furry Friend: Chelsea, Wheaton Terrier

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Junior
2016

RHP
6-0 / 185 lbs
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Sophomore
2015

RHP
6-0 / 180 lbs
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Freshman
2014

RHP
6-0 / 180 lbs