• Academic All-Big Ten
• Pitched in five games, starting the series opener at Western Kentucky
• Opened the season with 5 2/3 innings of hitless shutout relief, earning three saves in the process
• Retired all eight batters he faced to close out the 6-4 win at Campbell to open weekend No. 2
• Opened the season with a 1-2-3 ninth inning in the season opener vs. Hofstra, striking out the first two batters he faced
• Also closed out the Sunday win vs. Hofstra with a six-out save
• Moved up to 8th place in program history with 11 career saves, becoming just the eighth pitcher to reach double figures
• Career Marks (All-Time Ranks): 9.24 K/9 (3rd), 7.90 H/9 (9th), 3.46 ERA (9th), 1.30 WHIP (12th) – all minimum 75 innings
2019 / AS A SOPHOMORE
• Third Team All-Big Ten
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Pitched in 24 games, all but one in relief
• Recognized as the team's co-Pitcher of the Year honoree
• Recorded 47 strikeouts vs. 30 hits allowed in 39 innings pitched
• Averaged 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings as a reliever, helping the Boilermakers break their single-season record for Ks
• Overall, his 10.85 strikeouts per nine innings mark ranked fourth best in program history (minimum 30 innings)
• His seven saves were good for eighth on the team's single-season list and second most by a sophomore
• Pitched in every Big Ten victory, earning a win and five saves in conference play (fifth in team history)
• Closed out all three shutout victories while finishing the year with seven saves overall, eighth most in program history
• Allowed only one of 12 inherited base runners to score for the season
• His 1.62 ERA ranked sixth in program history among pitchers with a minimum 30 innings and second best among sophomores with a minimum 20 innings
• The 1.47 ERA he compiled in Big Ten play ranked eighth in team history (minimum 15 innings)
• Had the honor of being the first man out of the bullpen in the season opener
• Emerged as the team’s closer as Big Ten play began in March
• Started the March 13 road game at Indiana State and his season took off after that outing
• After that outing in Terre Haute, registered 35 strikeouts vs. 11 walks (3.18 K/BB ratio) over the final two months after early struggles with his command led to him recording 13 walks vs. 12 Ks (0.92 K/BB) in his first 11 2/3 innings
• Helped the Cotuit Kettleers win the Cape Cod League title in August
2018 / AS A FRESHMAN
• Big Ten Freshman of the Week (Feb. 26)
• Pitched in 28 games, all but one in relief, to establish a Purdue freshman record for appearances
• Recorded more strikeouts (49) than hits allowed (44) in 52 1/3 innings pitched
• Started the finale of the Tulane series on the spring break trip
• Retired 18 consecutive batters over three appearances to begin his college career
• Earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors for retiring 11 straight batters to close out the Feb. 23 win vs. Saint Louis at the Alamo Irish Classic
• Earned a win vs. Western Michigan in his college debut via two innings of hitless relief
• Also earned wins vs. Maryland, Northwestern and Michigan with at least two 2 2/3 innings of relief
• Worked three innings of one-run ball over two appearances at the Big Ten Tournament
• Made two appearances vs. Houston at the NCAA Regional
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year varsity letterwinner for coaches Dan Gibson and Darren DeBoer at Illiana Christian High School in Northwest Indiana
• Also excelled as a multi-year all-conference honoree in basketball
• Three-year all-conference honoree in baseball batted .403 with a 0.48 ERA as a senior
• Helped his Babe Ruth League teams qualify for the World Series as a 13- and 15-year-old
• Averaged 14 points per game in basketball as a senior to earn all-conference honors again
• Helped Illiana win consecutive regional titles as an underclassman as well as a sectional title in 2015
PERSONAL
• Major: Organizational Leadership
• Full name is Bo David Hofstra
• Born in Homewood, Illinois
• Parents are Donald and Lori Hofstra
• Family also includes sister Hallie, who attends Purdue Northwest
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Cubs
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Chicago White Sox
Favorite Athlete: Jacob DeGrom
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Dave Hofstra, Grandpa
Favorite Playoff Format Event: NCAA Basketball Tournament
Favorite Field He's Played at (Besides Alexander): TD Ameritrade Park
Favorite Pro Stadium: Wrigley Field
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Johnny Sage
MLB Hitter He'd Like to Face: Mike Trout
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Babe Ruth
Favorite Stand-Up Comedian: Kevin Hart
Celeb or Pro Athlete He'd Like to Meet: Brett Favre
In His MP3 Player: Jonny Cash
Last Concert He Attended: Jason Aldean
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Favorite Actor, Actress & Director: Tom Cruise, Jennifer Aniston & Steven Spielberg
Favorite Super-Hero: Thanos
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Dexter
Favorite Video Game: Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Favorite Food: Burgers
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Cake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Playing Tag
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Mount Rainier
Island He’d Like to Visit: Bora Bora
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The mound
Favorite Thing About Purdue Road Trips: Playing Cards with Teammates
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: The bus trips
Unique Skill/Hidden Talent: Juggling
Most Memorable Game: 2018 Home Win vs. Indiana
Enjoyed this Professor's Class: Brenda Downy, EDPS
Furry Friend: Henry, Golden Doodle/Retriever