· Academic All-Big Ten
· Only Boilermaker to see action at all 4 around the horn infield positions, taking over as full-time first baseman March 20
· Suffered a hamstring injury in April 7 loss at Nebraska and did not start again until May 7
· Posted an eight-game game hit streak from March 20 to April 3
· Had two hits in all three games of the series victory at Northwestern, becoming the only Boilermaker in 2019 with multiple hits in all 3 games of a series
· Had two hits in the 9-run inning at Jacksonville State, including a leadoff single and three-run triple
2018 / AS A JUNIOR
· Academic All-Big Ten
· Drove in a run in key non-conference wins vs. Notre Dame, Virginia Tech and Indiana
PREVIOUS COLLEGE
· Played his first two collegiate seasons at Weatherford Junior College in Weatherford, Texas (west of Dallas-Fort Worth)
· Second team all-conference as a sophomore after batting .357 with 15 doubles, four home runs, 52 RBI and nine stole bases
· Batted .350 as a freshman, and .420 in conference play
· Helped Weatherford reach the 2017 regional final
· Scholastic All-America honoree as a sophomore
HIGH SCHOOL
· Three-year varsity letterwinner for coaches Steve Hutcherson and Lee Yeager at Grapevine High School in suburban Dallas-Fort Worth
· First team all-conference as a senior, batting .390 with 12 doubles
· Second team all-conference as a junior after batting .355 with 10 extra-base hits
· Batted .340 as a sophomore on varsity
· Helped Grapevine win district titles in 2013 and 2015 and an area title his sophomore year
· Also played for the Arlington A's summer ball team
· National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society
PERSONAL
· Major: Economics
· Full name is Nicholas Evarts
· Born in Bakersfield, California
· Parents are Charles and Debbie Evarts
· Family also includes siblings Alli, Ethan and Olivia
Favorite Pro Team: Dallas Cowboys
Favorite Athlete: LeBron James
Favorite Ballplayer: Adrian Beltre
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Debbie & Fred Evarts, Parents
Favorite Playoff Format: College Football Playoff
Favorite Field He's Played at (Besides Alexander): Boshamer Stadium (UNC)
Favorite Pro Stadium: AT&T Stadium
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Patrick J. Smith
Current MLB Pitcher He'd Like to Face: Chris Sale
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Derek Jeter
Celeb or Pro Athlete He'd Like to Meet: Will Ferrell
In His MP3 Player: Dr. Dre
Last Concert He Attended: Josh Abbott Band
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Eminem
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Favorite Actor, Actress & Director: Will Ferrell, Jennifer Aniston, Quentin Tarantino
Favorite Movie to Watch on Team Bus: Nacho Libre
Favorite Super-Hero: Batman
Show He Can't Stop Watching: How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Video Game: NCAA Football 2014
Favorite Month: April
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Food: Ribeye
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Cake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Swimming
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: The Co-Rec
Favorite Big City: Dallas
Unique Travel Locale: Dominican Republic
Country He'd Like to Visit: Italy
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Indoor Batting Cages
Favorite Thing About Purdue Road Trips: Postgame Food
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: Team Camaraderie
Unique Skill/Hidden Talent: Ping Pong
Enjoyed this Professor's Class: Huimei Delgado, Mathematics
Furry Friend: Lucy, Beagle