2020 / AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (ABBREVIATED SEASON)
• Pitched in four games, starting on Saturdays for weekends No. 2 through 4
• Worked 15 innings of three-run ball over his first three appearances, going five innings in each outing
• Earned the victory in game 3 of the Hofstra series with five innings of one-run ball
• Limited nationally ranked NC State and its prolific offense to two runs over five innings, recording a career-high seven strikeouts
• Impressed with five shutout innings of one-hit ball in his victory vs. Maine to help Purdue win the Campbell Invitational
• Carried a 1.80 ERA into his March 7 start at Western Kentucky before a rough third inning in which he gave up more runs (6) than he did in his other 18 innings of the season (5)
• Accounted for the longest outing of the season by a Purdue reliever in his season debut, closing out game 3 vs. Hofstra; only run he allowed over the five innings was a solo homer
2019 / AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
• Returned from Tommy John Surgery, which he underwent in May 2018
• Made his collegiate debut April 16 vs. Butler, working two scoreless innings as the starter in an FS1-televised game
• Worked 11 consecutive scoreless innings to begin his college career
• Started the series finales vs. Illinois and Ohio State to close the season
• Struck out five over four hitless innings to earn a win in a midweek start vs. Chicago State
• Worked two hitless innings of relief vs. Ball State and returned to the mound a few days later at Illinois with two more scoreless frames
2018 / AS A FRESHMAN
• Redshirted due to an arm injury sustained during the semester break
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Chris Fugitt at Hilliard Darby High School in suburban Columbus
• Also played four years of football and basketball as a freshman
• Ohio's Huntington Park Pitcher of the Year as a senior
• Went 10-1 with a 0.81 ERA as a senior to help lead HDHS to conference and district titles
• Ohio Capital Conference Player of the Year as a senior
• Went 4-1 with a 0.44 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 31 innings pitched as a junior
• Also helped lead his team to conference titles in 2015 and 2016
• Honor roll student as an upperclassman
Favorite Pro Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite Athlete: LeBron James
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Ron Brooks, Father
Favorite Playoff Format: College World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Great American Ballpark
Favorite Field He's Played at (Besides Alexander): Ohio State
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Skyler Hunter
Current MLB Hitter He'd Like to Face: Bryce Harper
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Derek Jeter
Favorite Stand-Up Comedian: Bert Kreischer
In His Favorite Playlist: Morgan Wallen
Would Love to See Him Play at Purdue: Tyler Childers
Favorite Multi-Media App: Twitter
Favorite Super-Hero: Spiderman
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Dexter
Favorite Video Game: NHL 20
Favorite Month: March
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Tyler Powers as Mario from Mario Bros.
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Fishing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Football
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena
Favorite Big City: Columbus, Ohio
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Stadium
Favorite Thing About Purdue Road Trips: The Teammates
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: The Fans
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: First game back from Tommy John surgery (April 2019 vs. Butler)
• Pitched in four games, starting on Saturdays for weekends No. 2 through 4
• Worked 15 innings of three-run ball over his first three appearances, going five innings in each outing
• Earned the victory in game 3 of the Hofstra series with five innings of one-run ball
• Limited nationally ranked NC State and its prolific offense to two runs over five innings, recording a career-high seven strikeouts
• Impressed with five shutout innings of one-hit ball in his victory vs. Maine to help Purdue win the Campbell Invitational
• Carried a 1.80 ERA into his March 7 start at Western Kentucky before a rough third inning in which he gave up more runs (6) than he did in his other 18 innings of the season (5)
• Accounted for the longest outing of the season by a Purdue reliever in his season debut, closing out game 3 vs. Hofstra; only run he allowed over the five innings was a solo homer
2019 / AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
• Returned from Tommy John Surgery, which he underwent in May 2018
• Made his collegiate debut April 16 vs. Butler, working two scoreless innings as the starter in an FS1-televised game
• Worked 11 consecutive scoreless innings to begin his college career
• Started the series finales vs. Illinois and Ohio State to close the season
• Struck out five over four hitless innings to earn a win in a midweek start vs. Chicago State
• Worked two hitless innings of relief vs. Ball State and returned to the mound a few days later at Illinois with two more scoreless frames
2018 / AS A FRESHMAN
• Redshirted due to an arm injury sustained during the semester break
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Chris Fugitt at Hilliard Darby High School in suburban Columbus
• Also played four years of football and basketball as a freshman
• Ohio's Huntington Park Pitcher of the Year as a senior
• Went 10-1 with a 0.81 ERA as a senior to help lead HDHS to conference and district titles
• Ohio Capital Conference Player of the Year as a senior
• Went 4-1 with a 0.44 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 31 innings pitched as a junior
• Also helped lead his team to conference titles in 2015 and 2016
• Honor roll student as an upperclassman
PERSONAL
• Major: Organizational Leadership
• Full name is Cory Clifton Brooks
• Born in Hilliard, Ohio
• Parents are Ron and Amy Brooks
• Family also includes brother Cody
Favorite Pro Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite Athlete: LeBron James
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Ron Brooks, Father
Favorite Playoff Format: College World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Great American Ballpark
Favorite Field He's Played at (Besides Alexander): Ohio State
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Skyler Hunter
Current MLB Hitter He'd Like to Face: Bryce Harper
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Derek Jeter
Favorite Stand-Up Comedian: Bert Kreischer
In His Favorite Playlist: Morgan Wallen
Would Love to See Him Play at Purdue: Tyler Childers
Favorite Multi-Media App: Twitter
Favorite Super-Hero: Spiderman
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Dexter
Favorite Video Game: NHL 20
Favorite Month: March
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Tyler Powers as Mario from Mario Bros.
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Fishing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Football
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena
Favorite Big City: Columbus, Ohio
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Stadium
Favorite Thing About Purdue Road Trips: The Teammates
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: The Fans
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: First game back from Tommy John surgery (April 2019 vs. Butler)