2019 / AS A FRESHMAN
• Pitched in 25 games and started the midweek game at Ball State
• Led the freshman class in strikeouts, innings pitched and appearances
• Averaged 9.19 strikeouts per nine innings, good for 12th in program history (min. 30 innings)
• Compiled a 2.20 ERA over 16 1/3 innings in Big Ten play
• Struck out nine over 5 1/3 innings of two-hit relief to earn the victory in the game 2 win vs. NJIT
• Closed out the rubber game win vs. Southeast Missouri with 2 2/3 innings of scoreless one-hit relief
• Worked 2 1/3 innings of one-hit relief in the series-opening win at Northwestern to begin Big Ten play
• Struck out five vs. Texas, Oral Roberts and Nebraska
• Made multiple relief appearances in series vs. Southern Miss, Jacksonville State, SEMO and Ohio State
HIGH SCHOOL
• Varsity letterwinner for coach Jack Campbell at Chesterton High School in Northwest Indiana
• Also played varsity basketball
• Two-time Duneland Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year as an upperclassman
• Finished his prep career with a 0.80 ERA and 277 strikeouts
• CHS Male Athlete of the Year winner as a senior
• Region Player of the Year as a sophomore
• Three-year all-conference, all-area and team MVP honoree
• On the basketball court, was a two-time all-conference, all-area and team MVP honoree as an upperclassman
• Won a Marucci World Series championship with his Indiana Prospects travel ball team
• Helped CHS win a pair of regional titles plus the 2017 Duneland Athletic Conference crown
• Four-year honor roll student
PERSONAL
• Major: Financial Counseling and Planning
• Full name is Austin Lee Peterson
• Born in Valparaiso, Indiana
• Parents are Glenn and Audra Peterson
• Family also includes older brothers Glenn and Jordan
• Jordan played baseball at Saint Joseph’s College
• Brother Glenn and sister-in-law Holly are Purdue alumni
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Cincinnati Reds
Favorite Ballplayer: Pete Rose
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Glenn & Jordan Peterson, Brothers
Favorite Playoff Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Hawkins Field (Vanderbilt)
Favorite Pro Stadium: Wrigley Field
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Cole McKenzie
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Aaron Judge
Celeb or Pro Athlete He’d Like to Meet: Will Ferrell
In His MP3 Player: Post Malone
Last Concert He Attended: Lollapalooza
Would Love to See Them Play Purdue: The Weeknd
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Favorite Super-Hero Series: The Incredible Hulk
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: The Office
Favorite Video Game: FIFA 19
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: 4th of July
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Dessert: Dirt Pudding
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: Brees Academic Center
Favorite Big City: Los Angeles
Unique Travel Locale: Rome
Country He’d Like to Visit: Germany
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Clubhouse
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: The Facilities
Furry Friend: Lilly, Fox Terrier
• Pitched in 25 games and started the midweek game at Ball State
• Led the freshman class in strikeouts, innings pitched and appearances
• Averaged 9.19 strikeouts per nine innings, good for 12th in program history (min. 30 innings)
• Compiled a 2.20 ERA over 16 1/3 innings in Big Ten play
• Struck out nine over 5 1/3 innings of two-hit relief to earn the victory in the game 2 win vs. NJIT
• Closed out the rubber game win vs. Southeast Missouri with 2 2/3 innings of scoreless one-hit relief
• Worked 2 1/3 innings of one-hit relief in the series-opening win at Northwestern to begin Big Ten play
• Struck out five vs. Texas, Oral Roberts and Nebraska
• Made multiple relief appearances in series vs. Southern Miss, Jacksonville State, SEMO and Ohio State
HIGH SCHOOL
• Varsity letterwinner for coach Jack Campbell at Chesterton High School in Northwest Indiana
• Also played varsity basketball
• Two-time Duneland Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year as an upperclassman
• Finished his prep career with a 0.80 ERA and 277 strikeouts
• CHS Male Athlete of the Year winner as a senior
• Region Player of the Year as a sophomore
• Three-year all-conference, all-area and team MVP honoree
• On the basketball court, was a two-time all-conference, all-area and team MVP honoree as an upperclassman
• Won a Marucci World Series championship with his Indiana Prospects travel ball team
• Helped CHS win a pair of regional titles plus the 2017 Duneland Athletic Conference crown
• Four-year honor roll student
PERSONAL
• Major: Financial Counseling and Planning
• Full name is Austin Lee Peterson
• Born in Valparaiso, Indiana
• Parents are Glenn and Audra Peterson
• Family also includes older brothers Glenn and Jordan
• Jordan played baseball at Saint Joseph’s College
• Brother Glenn and sister-in-law Holly are Purdue alumni
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Cincinnati Reds
Favorite Ballplayer: Pete Rose
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Glenn & Jordan Peterson, Brothers
Favorite Playoff Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Hawkins Field (Vanderbilt)
Favorite Pro Stadium: Wrigley Field
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Cole McKenzie
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Aaron Judge
Celeb or Pro Athlete He’d Like to Meet: Will Ferrell
In His MP3 Player: Post Malone
Last Concert He Attended: Lollapalooza
Would Love to See Them Play Purdue: The Weeknd
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Favorite Super-Hero Series: The Incredible Hulk
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: The Office
Favorite Video Game: FIFA 19
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: 4th of July
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Dessert: Dirt Pudding
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: Brees Academic Center
Favorite Big City: Los Angeles
Unique Travel Locale: Rome
Country He’d Like to Visit: Germany
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Clubhouse
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: The Facilities
Furry Friend: Lilly, Fox Terrier