2020 / AS A SOPHOMORE (ABBREVIATED SEASON)
• Pitched in five games, all in relief
• Opted to transfer to the junior college level later in the spring
• Stranded runners on the corners while working a scoreless inning of relief in the midweek game at Indiana
• Worked consecutive scoreless innings as the first man out of the bullpen in the Sunday win vs. Hofstra, inducing an inning-ending double play in the fifth inning
• Pitched 3 2/3 innings over his relief appearances during the season-opening weekend, the most of any pitcher to take the mound twice that series
• Stranded all five inherited runners he dealt with
2019 / AS A FRESHMAN
• Played in 23 games, making 14 relief appearances on the mound and seeing action in nine games at third base
• Started games vs. Ball State and Ohio State in May
• Made a relief appearance in seven of the first 10 weekends
• Was charged with just one run over 10 2/3 innings in six appearances at Alexander Field
• Purdue’s only pitcher that did not surrender an extra-base hit at home
• Connected for an RBI triple as part of a two-hit effort in the season finale vs. Ohio State
• Also had a hit and RBI in the win vs. Ball State
• Worked 3 2/3 innings of one-hit scoreless relief at Ball State, recording five strikeouts
• Gave up just one run over 3 2/3 innings in the series opener with Iowa
• Pitched 2 2/3 innings of two-hit relief at home against Indiana State
• Helped Purdue defeat Xavier live on FS1 with two innings of one-hit relief
• Saw action at third base in all three games of the series win vs. NJIT
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three-year varsity letterwinner for coach Mike Swartzentruber at Lake Central High School in Northwest Indiana
• Also a three-year varsity letterwinner in basketball
• Helped Lake Central win sectional titles in baseball and basketball his senior year
• As a senior, won the LCHS Pride, Hustle and Desire Awards for both baseball and basketball
• 2017-2018 USA Today ALL-USA Indiana Baseball Team
• 2018 Perfect Game All-American and All-Region Team
• Won the Roger Maris MVP Award while playing for champion Team Serbia at the 2018 International Baseball Challenge Tournament in Whiting, Indiana
• Four-year scholar athlete award winner
PERSONAL
• Major: Construction Managament
• Full name is Conner Nicholas Tomasic
• Born in Hammond, Indiana
• Parents are Jerry and Dena Tomasic
• Family also includes younger sister Jennifer
• Dad played basketball at Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Cubs
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): St. Louis Cardinals
Favorite Athlete: Marcus Stroman
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Jerry Tomasic, Father
Favorite Playoff Format: NCAA Tournament
Favorite Pro Stadium: Rogers Centre
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Disch-Falk Field (Texas)
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Skyler Hunter
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Javier Baez
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Morgan Freeman
YouTube Channel He Enjoys: Mr. Beast
Favorite Stand-Up Comedian: Chris D'Elia
In His Favorite Playlist: Travis Scott
Last Concert He Attended: Dan + Shay
Would Love to See Him Play at Purdue: Drake
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Favorite Sci-Fi Series: Green Arrow
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Dexter
Favorite Video Game System: PlayStation 4
Favorite Month: August
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Bo Hofstra as a Unicorn
Favorite Food: Buffalo Wings
Favorite Dessert: Vanilla Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: Brees Academic Center
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Serbia
Country He’d Like to Visit: Croatia
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Locker Room
Favorite Thing About Purdue Road Trips: The Poker Games
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: Traveling
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: Mark Zimpfer, Construction Management Technology
Furry Friend: Rizzo, Black Lab & Groot, Australian Sheperd
• Pitched in five games, all in relief
• Opted to transfer to the junior college level later in the spring
• Stranded runners on the corners while working a scoreless inning of relief in the midweek game at Indiana
• Worked consecutive scoreless innings as the first man out of the bullpen in the Sunday win vs. Hofstra, inducing an inning-ending double play in the fifth inning
• Pitched 3 2/3 innings over his relief appearances during the season-opening weekend, the most of any pitcher to take the mound twice that series
• Stranded all five inherited runners he dealt with
2019 / AS A FRESHMAN
• Played in 23 games, making 14 relief appearances on the mound and seeing action in nine games at third base
• Started games vs. Ball State and Ohio State in May
• Made a relief appearance in seven of the first 10 weekends
• Was charged with just one run over 10 2/3 innings in six appearances at Alexander Field
• Purdue’s only pitcher that did not surrender an extra-base hit at home
• Connected for an RBI triple as part of a two-hit effort in the season finale vs. Ohio State
• Also had a hit and RBI in the win vs. Ball State
• Worked 3 2/3 innings of one-hit scoreless relief at Ball State, recording five strikeouts
• Gave up just one run over 3 2/3 innings in the series opener with Iowa
• Pitched 2 2/3 innings of two-hit relief at home against Indiana State
• Helped Purdue defeat Xavier live on FS1 with two innings of one-hit relief
• Saw action at third base in all three games of the series win vs. NJIT
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three-year varsity letterwinner for coach Mike Swartzentruber at Lake Central High School in Northwest Indiana
• Also a three-year varsity letterwinner in basketball
• Helped Lake Central win sectional titles in baseball and basketball his senior year
• As a senior, won the LCHS Pride, Hustle and Desire Awards for both baseball and basketball
• 2017-2018 USA Today ALL-USA Indiana Baseball Team
• 2018 Perfect Game All-American and All-Region Team
• Won the Roger Maris MVP Award while playing for champion Team Serbia at the 2018 International Baseball Challenge Tournament in Whiting, Indiana
• Four-year scholar athlete award winner
PERSONAL
• Major: Construction Managament
• Full name is Conner Nicholas Tomasic
• Born in Hammond, Indiana
• Parents are Jerry and Dena Tomasic
• Family also includes younger sister Jennifer
• Dad played basketball at Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Cubs
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): St. Louis Cardinals
Favorite Athlete: Marcus Stroman
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Jerry Tomasic, Father
Favorite Playoff Format: NCAA Tournament
Favorite Pro Stadium: Rogers Centre
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Disch-Falk Field (Texas)
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Skyler Hunter
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Javier Baez
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Morgan Freeman
YouTube Channel He Enjoys: Mr. Beast
Favorite Stand-Up Comedian: Chris D'Elia
In His Favorite Playlist: Travis Scott
Last Concert He Attended: Dan + Shay
Would Love to See Him Play at Purdue: Drake
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Favorite Sci-Fi Series: Green Arrow
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Dexter
Favorite Video Game System: PlayStation 4
Favorite Month: August
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Bo Hofstra as a Unicorn
Favorite Food: Buffalo Wings
Favorite Dessert: Vanilla Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: Brees Academic Center
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Serbia
Country He’d Like to Visit: Croatia
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Locker Room
Favorite Thing About Purdue Road Trips: The Poker Games
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: Traveling
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: Mark Zimpfer, Construction Management Technology
Furry Friend: Rizzo, Black Lab & Groot, Australian Sheperd