2020 / AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
• Practiced with the team in the fall and winter months but elected to transfer after the 2020 spring semester
2019 / REDSHIRT SEASON
• Did not see game action
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year letterwinner for coach John Gumpf at Saint Joseph High School in South Bend
• Also played three years of football
• Helped St. Joe win the 2017 IHSAA Class 3A state title
• Honorable mention all-conference as a junior
• Helped St. Joe win sectional titles in 2015 and 2018
• Three-year honor roll student earned high honors as a senior
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling and Sales Management
• Full name is Luke Oliver Houin
• Born in Plymouth, Indiana
• Parents are Chuck and Jennifer Houin
• Family also includes younger brother Grant
• Uncles Bob and Dick Houin and cousins Nick, Marlo, Kristen and Amber Houin are Purdue alumni
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Detroit Tigers
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Cincinnati Reds
Favorite Athlete: Miguel Cabrera
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Chuck Houin, Father
Favorite Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Marlins Park
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Kyle Wade
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Trevor Bauer
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Taylor Swift
Favorite Stand-Up Comedian: Kevin Hart
Celeb or Pro Athlete He’d Like to Meet: Mike Trout
In His Favorite Playlist: Wiz Khalifa
Last Concert He Attended: Jimmy Buffet
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Post Malone
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Favorite Actor & Actress: Seth Rogan & Jennifer Aniston
Favorite Super-Hero: Green Arrow
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Friends
Favorite Video Game: Fortnite
Favorite Month: June
Favorite Holiday: New Years
Favorite Food: Chicken Pot Pie
Favorite Dessert: Bavarian Cream Pie
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Water Tubing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Football
Favorite Purdue Building: Walmeth Active Learning Center
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Belize
Country He’d Like to Visit: Canada
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: Getting the opportunity to play
Most Memorable Moment at Purdue: Football team beating Ohio State 49-20
Furry Friend: Daisy, Mini Golden Doodle
• Practiced with the team in the fall and winter months but elected to transfer after the 2020 spring semester
2019 / REDSHIRT SEASON
• Did not see game action
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year letterwinner for coach John Gumpf at Saint Joseph High School in South Bend
• Also played three years of football
• Helped St. Joe win the 2017 IHSAA Class 3A state title
• Honorable mention all-conference as a junior
• Helped St. Joe win sectional titles in 2015 and 2018
• Three-year honor roll student earned high honors as a senior
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling and Sales Management
• Full name is Luke Oliver Houin
• Born in Plymouth, Indiana
• Parents are Chuck and Jennifer Houin
• Family also includes younger brother Grant
• Uncles Bob and Dick Houin and cousins Nick, Marlo, Kristen and Amber Houin are Purdue alumni
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Detroit Tigers
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Cincinnati Reds
Favorite Athlete: Miguel Cabrera
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Chuck Houin, Father
Favorite Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Marlins Park
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Kyle Wade
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Trevor Bauer
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Taylor Swift
Favorite Stand-Up Comedian: Kevin Hart
Celeb or Pro Athlete He’d Like to Meet: Mike Trout
In His Favorite Playlist: Wiz Khalifa
Last Concert He Attended: Jimmy Buffet
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Post Malone
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Favorite Actor & Actress: Seth Rogan & Jennifer Aniston
Favorite Super-Hero: Green Arrow
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Friends
Favorite Video Game: Fortnite
Favorite Month: June
Favorite Holiday: New Years
Favorite Food: Chicken Pot Pie
Favorite Dessert: Bavarian Cream Pie
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Water Tubing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Football
Favorite Purdue Building: Walmeth Active Learning Center
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Belize
Country He’d Like to Visit: Canada
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: Getting the opportunity to play
Most Memorable Moment at Purdue: Football team beating Ohio State 49-20
Furry Friend: Daisy, Mini Golden Doodle