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Milo Beam Season 2017

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PositionOF
Weight170 lbs
Height6-3
YearFreshman
HometownWestfield, Ind.
B/TL/L
2020 / AS A SENIOR (ABBREVIATED SEASON)
• Academic All-Big Ten
Played in 10 games and made four starts, three in left field and one at DH
Accepted a full-time sales position with ParaPRO LLC after completing an internship with the company and graduating from Purdue over the summer, opting to forgo an opportunity to return for 2021
Started games vs. Hofstra, Maine, Villanova and North Carolina
Walked twice and scored in wins vs. Hofstra and Maine
Walked as a pinch hitter and scored on Kyle LaPlante’s go-ahead three-run double in the five-run eighth inning in the season-opening win vs. Hofstra



2019 / AS A JUNIOR
Played in 39 games and started 16 times, all in left field
• Didn’t make his first start this season until April 10, but started 16 times over the final 24 games of the season
• Moved into the leadoff spot in the lineup for the first time in his career for the final week of April
• Had an RBI in 6 straight games (April 21-28), the eighth Boilermaker with a streak that long for the decade
• Hit his first collegiate home run in the series-opening win vs. Southeast Missouri
• Recorded a .404 OBP in games he started
• Hit safely in all three games of the Southeast Missouri and Illinois series
• Played in 72 career games off the bench as a pinch runner and defensive replacement, most among active Boilermakers



2018 / AS A SOPHOMORE
Played in 48 games and started 11 times, all in left field
Saw action in a team-high 37 games off the bench
Scored the game-winning run in the walk-off victory vs. Michigan at the Big Ten Tournament
In the ninth inning of the Michigan win, reached third base after drawing a walk and chaos ensuing on the wild pitch that was ball four
Posted consecutive two-hit games in the wins vs. Central Michigan and Virginia Tech during the team’s 8-1 start
Walked twice and scored twice in the finale at Penn State that completed the series sweep
Started the game 2 win at Ohio State, recording an RBI, run scored and an outfield assist
Went 2-for-3 with an RBI and three runs scored in the midweek win vs. Fort Wayne

2017 / AS A FRESHMAN
Played in 40 games, making 28 starts in left field
Started the season opener and four of the first five games of the season, but then did not travel for the spring break trip to California
Returned to the starting lineup in time for the Big Ten opener at Iowa and has made 18 of his 28 starts against Big Ten opponents
Scored the game-winning run with two outs in the walk-off victories vs. Illinois and Saint Louis; also scored a run in Purdue's other two walk-off wins of the season
Demonstrated a good eye, drawing 15 walks to boost his OBP (.347) nearly over .140 points above his average (.210)
Finished the regular season strong by reaching base 7 times in 11 plate appearances at Minnesota, scoring four times
Recorded three hits in the series-opening win at Minnesota and also had multi-hit games in victories vs. Illinois and Ball State
Scored a run in three straight games twice, both streaks coming during the 13-game homestand

HIGH SCHOOL
Three-year varsity letterwinner for coach Ryan Bunnell at Westfield High School in suburban Indianapolis
Also played three years of varsity of football
Batted .300 with a .467 on-base, 56 runs and 40 stolen bases during his prep career
Two-time gold glove winner in the outfield
Indiana North-South All-Star Game participant
Perfect Game high honorable mention All-American as a senior
Also honorable mention all-state as well as an all-conference and all-county honoree as a senior
Stole 20 bases thanks to a .583 OBP as a junior, earning underclass high honorable mention accolades from Perfect Game
Helped lead WHS to a pair of conference titles in baseball
Standout wide receiver was part of three sectional champions as well as a regional title & semi-state appearance in football
Recorded 80 career receptions and 18.4 yards per catch to go along with eight touchdowns
Four-year honor roll student

PERSONAL
Major: Organizational Leadership
Full name is Milo Michael Beam
Born in Westfield, Indiana
Parents are David and Nellie Beam
Family also includes younger siblings Grace, Pat and Lyle
Father played rugby at Ball State
Uncle David Johnson and cousin Matt Pardieck are Purdue alumni

Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Cubs
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Green Bay Packers
Favorite Ballplayer: Anthony Rizzo
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: David Beam, Father
Favorite Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Wrigley Field
Favorite Field He's Played at (Besides Alexander): Victory Field
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Matt Moore
Current MLB Pitcher He'd Like to Face: Chris Sale
Celeb or Pro Athlete He'd Like to Meet: LeBron James
Podcast He Enjoys: Pardon My Take
Favorite Stand-Up Comedian: Bert Kreischer
In His Favorite Playlist: Morgan Wallen
Last Concert He Attended: Cage the Elephant
Would Love to See Him Play at Purdue: Luke Combs
Favorite Multi-Media App: Tik-Tok
Favorite Super-Hero: Iron-Man
Show He Can't Stop Watching: The Voice
Favorite Video Game: Mario Kart Wii
Favorite Month: December
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Bryce Bonner as Kevin Hart from Jumanji
Favorite Food: BBQ
Favorite Dessert: Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Snowboarding
Another Sport He Enjoys: Football
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Country You'd Most Like to Visit: Madagascar
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Outfield
Favorite Thing About Purdue Road Trips: Playing Mafia on the Bus
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: Road to Omaha
Most Memorable Moment at Purdue: Walk-off Win vs. Michigan at 2018 Big Ten Tournament
Furry Friends: Mac, Mixed-Breed Dog & Cash, Australian Shepard

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Senior
2020

OF
6-3 / 195 lbs
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Sophomore
2018

OF
6-3 / 170 lbs
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Junior
2019

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6-3 / 170 lbs