• Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Played in 12 games, making four starts at catcher and five at DH
• Opted to move onto Texas State as a graduate transfer, forgoing an opportunity to return for 2021
• Delivered a two-out, two-run single as a pinch hitter in his first at-bat of the season
• Accounted for the go-ahead RBI with another pinch-hit single in Purdue’s four-run sixth inning in the Sunday win vs. Hofstra
• Recorded an RBI in four straight games from Feb. 16 to 23, helping Purdue win the Campbell Invitational
• Reached base safely in each of the first six games in which he played
• Gave Purdue three productive plate appearances in games vs. Hofstra and Maine
2019 / AS A JUNIOR
• Big Ten Sportsmanship Honoree
• Played in 43 games, making 34 starts
• Made a team-high 19 starts at designated hitter and 15 at catcher
• Recognized as the team's Mr. Boilermaker Award recipient for his positive attitude
• Started 25 consecutive games to finish the season, making 16 starts at DH during that stretch
• Recorded an extra-base hit in 4 consecutive games (April 7-13) while becoming a full-time starter
• Was the only Boilermaker with with multiple home runs at Alexander in 2019, going deep vs. Iowa and Southeast Missouri
• His three-run shot vs. SEMO powered a four-RBI night in the series-opening win
• Reached base safely twice in the nine-run inning at Jacksonville State, registering a single and a walk
• Batted .233 with nine extra-base hits, 16 RBI and 13 walks vs. 13 Ks in the final 25 games after becoming a starter
• Busted out of a 3-for-33 tough-luck slump to open the season after getting a chance to play every day beginning in early April
• Hit safely in all three games of the Iowa series
• Went 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI, three walks and two runs scored in the season finale vs. Ohio State
2018 / AS A SOPHOMORE
• Played in 22 games, making eight starts
• Delivered a game-tying, two-run single as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning of the comeback win vs. Northwestern
• Had two hits and two runs scored in the game 2 win at Tulane
• Went 2-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored in the doubleheader sweep of Penn State
• Walked twice as the starting catcher vs. Western Michigan and Nicholls State
2017 / AS A FRESHMAN
• Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American
• Big Ten All-Freshman Team
• Played in 47 games, making 38 starts
• Made a team-high 33 starts at catcher and five at designated hitter
• Opened the season as the backup catcher but played his way into the everyday lineup
• Led the Boilermakers in walks (26) while ranking third in doubles (13) and OPS (.811)
• Only the fourth Purdue freshman to record 13 doubles
• First freshman since 2006 to lead the team in walks
• Team's first qualifying freshman of the BBCOR bat era (2011-present) to post an .800-plus OPS
• Started 25 straight games from March 31 to May 13, including 14 consecutive games at catcher during that stretch
• Was behind the plate for every inning of the Boilermakers' second seven-game win streak of the season; during that streak, Purdue did not trail for 57 consecutive innings
• Caught 122 consecutive innings from April 18 to May 12
• Had a double in four straight games on the spring break trip and 12 doubles in a span of 66 at-bats from March 11 to April 18
• Reached base safely in 12 straight Big Ten games from April 8 to May 12
• Reached base safely in the first 13 games of the season in which he started
• Debuted in impressive fashion, putting together eight productive plate appearances in nine trips to the dish over the final two games of the season-opening series at Texas State
• Had three hits and four RBI in his collegiate debut and also posted a three-hit effort in the game two win at Ohio State
• Homered in the game two win vs. Indiana
• Drove in a run in four straight games in which he played on the spring break trip
• Batted .315 with 10 doubles and a .409 on-base percentage in true road games
• Batted .303 with six doubles and six walks in March to earn more playing time
• Registered a .417 on-base percentage in April, good for second on the team
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year letterwinner for coach Brian Jones at Jesuit College Prep of Dallas
• Three-year first team all-district catcher
• Third team all-state and all-state tournament honoree as a senior, batting .317 with a .420 on-base and 35 RBI
• Helped lead his team to the 2016 UIL 6A state title
• Three-year defensive team MVP, winning the award as freshman, junior and senior
• Batted .387 with a .465 OBP and 16 RBI as a junior
• Batted .287 with 17 RBI as a sophomore after also driving in 19 runs as a freshman
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling and Sales Management
• Full name is Bryce Patrick Bonner
• Born in Katy, Texas
• Parents are Patrick and Tanesha Bonner
• Family also includes brothers Kelvin, Ryan and Tiger
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Houston Astros
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Dallas Cowboys
Favorite Athlete: Ray Lewis
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Patrick and Tanesha Bonner, Parents
Favorite Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Favorite Field He's Played at (Besides Alexander): Boshamer Stadium (UNC)
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Matt Moore
Current MLB Pitcher He'd Like to Face: Marcus Stroman
Celeb or Pro Athlete He'd Like to Meet: Ray Lewis
Podcast He Enjoys: Joe Rogan
Favorite Stand-Up Comedian: Bernie Mac
In His Favorite Playlist: Kodak Black
Last Concert He Attended: J. Cole
Would Love to See Him Play at Purdue: Drake
Favorite Multi-Media App: Spotify
Favorite Super-Hero: The Incredible Hulk
Show He Can't Stop Watching: Grey's Anatomy
Favorite Video Game: Call of Duty
Favorite Month: August
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Bo Hofstra as an Unicorn
Favorite Meal: Steak
Favorite Dessert: Cookies with Vanilla Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hunting
Another Sport He Enjoys: Football
Favorite Building on Campus: Brees Academic Performance Center
Favorite Big City: Dallas
Unique Travel Locale: Africa
Foreign Country You'd Most Like to Visit: Spain
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The awesome playing surface
Favorite Thing About Purdue Road Trips: Playing Mafia on the bus
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: Anybody can be beaten at any time
Most Memorable Game at Purdue: 2017 comeback win at Indiana State
Furry Friend: Max, Lab