• 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
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