2019 / AS A SENIOR
• Pitched in eight games, all but one appearance as a member of the weekend rotation
• Was still on the mound in the eighth inning of the April 13 rubber game with Iowa when he suffered a torn ACL fielding a bunt
• Helped lead Purdue to a 2019 rubber game win at Northwestern by allowing three earned runs over 5 2/3 innings
• Struck out six over seven innings in rubber game starts vs. NJIT and Iowa
• Worked 7 2/3 innings of one-run ball in the NJIT win, posting the longest outing of the season by a Purdue pitcher
• Game was tied 2-2 with Iowa when he left the game due to injury after working seven innings
• Opened the season strong as the Saturday starter at Southern Miss, issuing just one walk over 5 1/3 innings while allowing only two earned runs
• Surrendered runs in only one inning while pitching 4 2/3 innings of three-run ball in the rubber game at Jacksonville State
• Made 18 of his 23 career appearances as a Boilermaker as a starter, opening both seasons in the weekend rotation
• 13 of his 18 career starts were as part of the weekend rotation
• Pitched very well at Alexander Field during his career, recording a 2.32 ERA and 36 strikeouts over 41 2/3 innings
2018 / AS A JUNIOR
Favorite Pro Team: Atlanta Braves
Favorite Ballplayers: Bryce Harper, Chipper Jones
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Kevin Beard, Father
Favorite Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Favorite Field He's Played at (Besides Alexander): The Metrodome
Toughest Pitcher for You to Face Among Current Teammates: Cole McKenzie
Current MLB Hitter He'd Like to Face: Bryce Harper
Would Like to Have Dinner With: 2 Chainz
Celeb or Pro Athlete He'd Like to Meet: Chipper Jones
In His MP3 Player: Wiz Khalifa
Last Concert He Attended: Travis Scott
Would Love Them to Play Purdue: 2 Chainz
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Favorite Actor, Actress & Director: Matt Damon, Jennifer Aniston, Quentin Tarantino
Favorite Movie to Watch on Team Bus: Super Bad
Favorite Super-Hero: Deadpool
Show He Can't Stop Watching: The Ranch
Favorite Video Game: Fortnite
Favorite Month: December
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Meal: Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes
Favorite Dessert: German Chocolate Cake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Skiing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Football
Favorite Purdue Building: Brees Academic Center
Favorite Big City: Seattle
Unique Travel Locale: New Orleans
Country He'd Like to Visit: Switzerland
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: How big it plays for hitters
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: The competition & hustle
Favorite Thing About Purdue Baseball Road Trips: Good hotels, good food & winning
Unique Skill/Hidden Talent: Playing the drums
Most Memorable Sports Moment at Purdue: 2018 home win vs. Indiana
A Purdue Professor Whose Class You Enjoyed: DJ Hoffman, Accounting
Furry Friend: Murphy, Boston Terrier
• Pitched in eight games, all but one appearance as a member of the weekend rotation
• Was still on the mound in the eighth inning of the April 13 rubber game with Iowa when he suffered a torn ACL fielding a bunt
• Helped lead Purdue to a 2019 rubber game win at Northwestern by allowing three earned runs over 5 2/3 innings
• Struck out six over seven innings in rubber game starts vs. NJIT and Iowa
• Worked 7 2/3 innings of one-run ball in the NJIT win, posting the longest outing of the season by a Purdue pitcher
• Game was tied 2-2 with Iowa when he left the game due to injury after working seven innings
• Opened the season strong as the Saturday starter at Southern Miss, issuing just one walk over 5 1/3 innings while allowing only two earned runs
• Surrendered runs in only one inning while pitching 4 2/3 innings of three-run ball in the rubber game at Jacksonville State
• Made 18 of his 23 career appearances as a Boilermaker as a starter, opening both seasons in the weekend rotation
• 13 of his 18 career starts were as part of the weekend rotation
• Pitched very well at Alexander Field during his career, recording a 2.32 ERA and 36 strikeouts over 41 2/3 innings
2018 / AS A JUNIOR
• Pitched in 15 games, making 11 starts
• Opened the season as Purdue’s Sunday starter, but moved to a midweek starter role in late March
• Returned to the weekend rotation for series vs. Ohio State & Michigan
• Opened the season as Purdue’s Sunday starter, but moved to a midweek starter role in late March
• Returned to the weekend rotation for series vs. Ohio State & Michigan
• Pitched very well at Alexander Field, compiling a 1.91 ERA and .222 batting average against in 33 innings
• Also had 29 strikeouts vs. 10 walks at home
• Also had 29 strikeouts vs. 10 walks at home
• Matched his season-high with seven strikeouts vs. Michigan in the home finale
• Also struck out seven over 6 2/3 innings one one-run ball in a victory vs. Valparaiso, his Alexander debut
• Led Purdue to a big non-conference win vs. Indiana in midweek play that was live on ESPNU
• Started the Big Ten Tournament win vs. Illinois
• Gave Purdue a quality start (6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 3 K) in the midweek game vs. Ball State
• Earned the win in the finale of the Northwestern series with 4 2/3 innings of two-hit shutout relief, helping Purdue complete the sweep
• Also made starts against Western Michigan, Notre Dame, Stetson, Nicholls State and Indiana State
PREVIOUS COLLEGE
• Played his first two seasons at College of Southern Idaho, a junior college in Twin Falls
• His 0.84 ERA was the best in all of NJCAA Division I through the end of the 2017 regular season
• Region 18 Pitcher of the Year and first team all-conference honoree
• Finished the season 6-3 with a 1.04 ERA and .177 batting average against, recording 68 strikeouts in 69 1/3 innings pitched
• Was a two-way player as a freshman, pitching 75 innings and finishing the year 9-for-28 with 6 RBI at the plate
• Struck out 11 in the Region 18 Tournament in consecutive years, winning his start with a nine-inning complete game in 2016
• Worked seven innings in five of his wins as a sophomore, all quality starts
• Pitched seven innings of one-hit ball in his final outing of the regular season
• Also struck out seven over 6 2/3 innings one one-run ball in a victory vs. Valparaiso, his Alexander debut
• Led Purdue to a big non-conference win vs. Indiana in midweek play that was live on ESPNU
• Started the Big Ten Tournament win vs. Illinois
• Gave Purdue a quality start (6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 3 K) in the midweek game vs. Ball State
• Earned the win in the finale of the Northwestern series with 4 2/3 innings of two-hit shutout relief, helping Purdue complete the sweep
• Also made starts against Western Michigan, Notre Dame, Stetson, Nicholls State and Indiana State
PREVIOUS COLLEGE
• Played his first two seasons at College of Southern Idaho, a junior college in Twin Falls
• His 0.84 ERA was the best in all of NJCAA Division I through the end of the 2017 regular season
• Region 18 Pitcher of the Year and first team all-conference honoree
• Finished the season 6-3 with a 1.04 ERA and .177 batting average against, recording 68 strikeouts in 69 1/3 innings pitched
• Was a two-way player as a freshman, pitching 75 innings and finishing the year 9-for-28 with 6 RBI at the plate
• Struck out 11 in the Region 18 Tournament in consecutive years, winning his start with a nine-inning complete game in 2016
• Worked seven innings in five of his wins as a sophomore, all quality starts
• Pitched seven innings of one-hit ball in his final outing of the regular season
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Jake Taylor at Rocky Mountain High School in the Boise suburb of Meridian
• Established new school records for innings pitched and strikeouts
• Scholastic student-athlete of the year as a senior
• State all-star game selection each of his upperclassman seasons
• Also an all-state pitcher in both 2014 and 2015
• Also a three-year starter on the football field
• Three-time academic all-state honoree in baseball and football
• Rocky Mountain High School Hall of Fame
PERSONAL
• Major: Accounting
• Full name is Ryan Kixx Beard
• Born in Boise, Idaho
• Parents are Kevin and Corrina Beard
• Family also includes younger sister Courtney
Favorite Pro Team: Atlanta Braves
Favorite Ballplayers: Bryce Harper, Chipper Jones
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Kevin Beard, Father
Favorite Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Favorite Field He's Played at (Besides Alexander): The Metrodome
Toughest Pitcher for You to Face Among Current Teammates: Cole McKenzie
Current MLB Hitter He'd Like to Face: Bryce Harper
Would Like to Have Dinner With: 2 Chainz
Celeb or Pro Athlete He'd Like to Meet: Chipper Jones
In His MP3 Player: Wiz Khalifa
Last Concert He Attended: Travis Scott
Would Love Them to Play Purdue: 2 Chainz
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Favorite Actor, Actress & Director: Matt Damon, Jennifer Aniston, Quentin Tarantino
Favorite Movie to Watch on Team Bus: Super Bad
Favorite Super-Hero: Deadpool
Show He Can't Stop Watching: The Ranch
Favorite Video Game: Fortnite
Favorite Month: December
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Meal: Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes
Favorite Dessert: German Chocolate Cake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Skiing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Football
Favorite Purdue Building: Brees Academic Center
Favorite Big City: Seattle
Unique Travel Locale: New Orleans
Country He'd Like to Visit: Switzerland
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: How big it plays for hitters
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: The competition & hustle
Favorite Thing About Purdue Baseball Road Trips: Good hotels, good food & winning
Unique Skill/Hidden Talent: Playing the drums
Most Memorable Sports Moment at Purdue: 2018 home win vs. Indiana
A Purdue Professor Whose Class You Enjoyed: DJ Hoffman, Accounting
Furry Friend: Murphy, Boston Terrier