· Academic All-Big Ten
· Played in 43 games, making 32 starts
· Started games at four different positions -- DH (14), third base (12), second base (5) and first base (1)
· Opened the season as the starting second baseman before moving to third
· RBI double in the fourth inning was the difference in the 1-0 win vs. Penn State in the Big Ten home opener
· Was hit in the mouth with a pitch later in the PSU win, losing a front tooth, but opted to stay in the game
· Posted the first four-hit game by a Boilermaker in a season opener since 2011, doubling three times
· One of two Boilermakers to record a double in three straight games in 2019, accomplishing the feat March 26 to 31 as Purdue won all three games
· His 10th-inning double over the left fielder's head led to the game-winning run in the walk-off win vs. Penn State
2018 / AS A FRESHMAN
· Played in 28 games, making three starts at second base
· Started both games of the Feb. 23 doubleheader in San Antonio, which Purdue swept
· Also started the regular-season finale vs. Michigan
· Delivered the game-winning two-run double with the bases loaded vs. Michigan, driving in Purdue’s only runs of the game
· First collegiate hit was a pinch-hit two-run double on the first Sunday of the season, helping the Boilermakers rally for a sweep of Western Michigan
· Hit by a pitch and scored a run in the five-run ninth inning vs. Notre Dame as Purdue rallied to win the Alamo Irish Classic
· Was also part of Purdue’s five-run ninth inning at Ball State, drawing a walk and scoring on Harry Shipley’s inside-the-park home run
· Drew 11 free passes (6 HBP, 5 walks) in only 39 plate appearances
HIGH SCHOOL
· Played travel ball for coach Mike Steed with the Ontario Blue Jays
· Selected for the Toronto Blue Jays Tournament 12 (T12) youth baseball academy in 2015
· Played at Alexander Field and numerous other NCAA Division I universities with the Ontario Blue Jays during their fall travel showcases
· Three-year Honour Society student at Iroquois Ridge High School in suburban Toronto
· Was an accomplished skier and snowboarder growing up before choosing to focus on baseball at the age of 15
PERSONAL
· Major: Selling and Sales Management
· Full name is Owen Bryce Hendrik Jansen
· Born in Toronto, Ontario
· Parents are Maarten and Marcia Jansen
· Family also includes sister Abby
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Favorite Ball Player: Ken Griffey Jr.
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Entire Family
Favorite Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Field He's Played at (Besides Alexander): Rogers Centre
Favorite Pro Stadium: AT&T Park
Current MLB Pitcher He'd Like to Face: Justin Verlander
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Dave Chappelle
Celeb He'd Like to Meet: Dr. Dre
In His MP3 Player: Kendrick Lamar
Last Concert He Attended: Luke Bryan
Favorite Multi-Media App: Spotify
Favorite Actor & Director: Will Ferrell & Quentin Tarantino
Favorite Movie to Watch on Team Bus: Borat
Favorite Super-Hero: Batman
Show He Can't Stop Watching: How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Video Game: Red Dead Redemption 2
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Dessert: Brownie Sundae
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Snowboarding
Favorite Big City: Toronto
Country He'd Like to Visit: Switzerland
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Stadium
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: Playing at the Toughest Amateur Level
Favorite Thing About Purdue Road Trips: Raising Cane's
Most Memorable Weekend at Purdue: 2018 NCAA Regional at North Carolina
Furry Friend: Sammy, Dog