2020 / AS A SOPHOMORE
• Academic All-Big Ten
2019 / AS A FRESHMAN
• Played in six games
• Pinch hit five times and was behind the plate for the final three innings of the Chicago State win
• Came to the plate twice in the 10-inning thriller at Indiana
• Also had two plate appearances in the Nebraska series, making his collegiate debut that weekend
• Reached base via an HBP at Nebraska and drew a walk vs. Purdue Fort Wayne
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three-year varsity letterwinner for coach Kenneth Roeten at Fred J. Page High School, located south of Nashville
• Also played for the Knights Baseball travel team that qualified for the 2018 AABC Connie Mack World Series in New Mexico
• The Knights were ranked among the top 100 nationally by Perfect Game
• Four-year honor roll student
• Graduated with honors
PERSONAL
• Major: Accounting
• Full name is Blake Alexander Schmitt
• Born in Nashville, Tennessee
• Parents are Ian Schmitt and Kristi Slate
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Boston Red Sox
Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Kristi Slate, Mother
Favorite Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Hawkins Field (Vanderbilt)
Favorite Pro Stadium: Bridgestone Arena
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Matt Moore
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Bartolo Colon
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Bill Belichick
Favorite Stand-Up Comedian: Bill Burr
Pro Athlete He’d Like to Meet: Derek Jeter
In His Favorite Playlist: A$AP Rocky
Last Concert He Attended: CMA Fest
Would Love to See Her Play at Purdue: Shakira
Favorite Multi-Media App: Twitter
Favorite Actor & Director: Dave Franco, Steven Spielberg
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: The Office
Favorite Video Game: Mario Kart
Favorite Month: October
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Food: Ribs
Favorite Dessert: Churros
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Fishing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC)
Favorite Big City: Nashville
Unique Travel Locale: Niagara Falls
Country He’d Like to Visit: Greece
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Hitting Facility
Animal Friend: Pearl, Potbelly Pig
• Academic All-Big Ten
2019 / AS A FRESHMAN
• Played in six games
• Pinch hit five times and was behind the plate for the final three innings of the Chicago State win
• Came to the plate twice in the 10-inning thriller at Indiana
• Also had two plate appearances in the Nebraska series, making his collegiate debut that weekend
• Reached base via an HBP at Nebraska and drew a walk vs. Purdue Fort Wayne
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three-year varsity letterwinner for coach Kenneth Roeten at Fred J. Page High School, located south of Nashville
• Also played for the Knights Baseball travel team that qualified for the 2018 AABC Connie Mack World Series in New Mexico
• The Knights were ranked among the top 100 nationally by Perfect Game
• Four-year honor roll student
• Graduated with honors
PERSONAL
• Major: Accounting
• Full name is Blake Alexander Schmitt
• Born in Nashville, Tennessee
• Parents are Ian Schmitt and Kristi Slate
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Boston Red Sox
Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Kristi Slate, Mother
Favorite Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Hawkins Field (Vanderbilt)
Favorite Pro Stadium: Bridgestone Arena
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Matt Moore
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Bartolo Colon
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Bill Belichick
Favorite Stand-Up Comedian: Bill Burr
Pro Athlete He’d Like to Meet: Derek Jeter
In His Favorite Playlist: A$AP Rocky
Last Concert He Attended: CMA Fest
Would Love to See Her Play at Purdue: Shakira
Favorite Multi-Media App: Twitter
Favorite Actor & Director: Dave Franco, Steven Spielberg
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: The Office
Favorite Video Game: Mario Kart
Favorite Month: October
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Food: Ribs
Favorite Dessert: Churros
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Fishing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC)
Favorite Big City: Nashville
Unique Travel Locale: Niagara Falls
Country He’d Like to Visit: Greece
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Hitting Facility
Animal Friend: Pearl, Potbelly Pig