2017 / AS A SENIOR
- Individual Game-by-Game Statistics
- Pitched in 15 games, starting game three of the first three weekend series as well as the Senior Day game vs. Michigan
- Struck out a season-high five against Texas State and Valparaiso
- Worked three innings of one-hit relief in the comeback win at Indiana State that ignited a seven-game win streak
- Made two appearances in the Northwestern series and also pitched in Big Ten games against Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Nebraska at the Big Ten Tournament
- Worked two innings of one-hit relief in his return to his native Minnesota, helping Purdue clinch a series victory
- Did not issue a walk over nine innings in his first two starts of the season while beginning the year in the weekend rotation
- Pitched a combined 3 2/3 innings of one-run relief over two appearances as Purdue won both games of its midweek series with Fort Wayne
2016 / AS A JUNIOR
- Academic All-Big Ten
- Individual Game-by-Game Stats
- Schumacher pitched in a team-high 21 games, starting the finale of the Ohio series
- Was the first man out of the bullpen in the season opener at Georgia Tech, working 3 1/3 innings of one-run relief in his team debut
- Retired all 12 batters he faced over four innings of perfect relief in the comeback win at Georgia State to close out the opening weekend
- Made two appearances in the same weekend three other times
- Worked three innings of scoreless relief in the home midweek game vs. IPFW Pitched in Big Ten games against Nebraska, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio State, Northwestern and Minnesota
- Recorded 11 strikeouts over 8 2/3 innings in April and then finished the season strong with 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball over five appearances in May
Previous Colleges
- Schumacher played his sophomore season at Wabash Valley College in Mount Carmel, Illinois
- Pitched in 12 games for Wabash Valley, earning three wins and a save while compiling 27 strikeouts and a 3.16 ERA in 31 1/3 innings
- Started his college career at North Dakota State, pitching in five games in 2014 after redshirting the year prior
- Worked a scoreless inning of relief against Northern Colorado and Dakota Wesleyan
- Also pitched against USC, LIU Brooklyn and Minnesota
High School
- Schumacher lettered in baseball and basketball, playing baseball for coach Eric Feigum at Blaine High School in suburban Minneapolis
- Two-time all-conference honoree as an upperclassman and two-way player
- Minnesota All-Star Game and all-metro selection as a team captain his senior year
- Went 5-1 with a 1.05 ERA and 50 strikeouts in 33 1/3 innings pitched as a senior
- Had a 2.20 ERA and 30 strikeouts in 28 2/3 innings as a junior while also batting .354 with 14 RBI
- Struck out 15 in an MSHSL playoff game in 2012
- All-conference performer on the basketball court as a senior, averaging 19 points per game
Personal
- Major: Sociology
- Full name is Tanner Joseph Schumacher
- Born in Blaine, Minnesota
- Parents are Ed and Jodi Schumacher
- Family also includes sister Isabella and younger brothers Connor and Parker Melton
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Minnesota Wild
Favorite Athlete: Kevin Garnett
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Ed Schumacher, Father
Favorite Pro Stadium: AT&T Park
Favorite Field He's Played at (Besides Alexander): USC's Dedeaux Field
Favorite Playoff Format: Stanley Cup Playoffs
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Harry Shipley
MLB Hitter He'd Like to Face: Adrian Beltre
Would Like to Have Dinner With: His Grandpa Joe
In His MP3 Player: Drake
Last Book He Read: Get Wise
Favorite Actor & Actress: Mark Wahlberg & Jennifer Anniston
Favorite Movie to Watch on Team Bus: Miracle
Favorite TV Series: Impractical Jokers
Dream Car: Matte Black Rolls Royce
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Food: Crab Legs
Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream Cake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Jet Skiing
Another Sport He Enjoys: Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Theta House
Favorite Big City: Miami
Country He'd Like to Visit: French Polynesia
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Dimensions
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: The People You Meet
Unique Skill: Can Wiggle Ears
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: Opening Night At Georgia Tech
Enjoyed this Professor's Class: William Coghill, Criminal Justice
Furry Friend: Lacy, Bichon/Poodle Mix