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The 30 spots on the ballclub break down like this…
• 9 – Traditional Number of Batters in a Lineup: C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, LF, CF, RF, DH
• 10 – Pitchers: 5 Starters, 4 Relievers, 1 Utility
• 3 – Utility Position Players: Boilermakers that were legitimate starters at multiple positions
• 8 – At-Large Categories: Compiled in an effort to recognize additional deserving players
DAILY VOTING SCHEDULE & TOP VOTE-GETTERS
PART 1 – INFIELDERS
• Friday, May 1 – Catcher... Spencer Ingaldson (2004-07) /// Zoom Interview with Spence
• Saturday, May 2 – First Base... Ryne White (2006-08) /// Zoom Interview with Ryne
• Sunday, May 3 – Second Base... Nick McIntyre (2000-03) /// Zoom Interview with Nick
• Monday, May 4 – Third Base... Cameron Perkins (2010-12) /// Zoom Interview with Cam
• Tuesday, May 5 – Shortstop... Mitch Hilligoss (2004-06) /// Zoom Interview with Mitch
PART 2 – OUTFIELDERS, DH & UTILITY
• Wednesday, May 6 – Left Field... Stephen Talbott (2010-13) /// Zoom Interview with Steve
• Thursday, May 7 – Center Field... Kyle Johnson (2013-16) /// Zoom Interview with KJ
• Friday, May 8 – Right Field... Daniel Underwood (2000-03) /// Zoom Interview with Dan
• Saturday, May 9 – Designated Hitter... Drew Madia (2006-10) /// Zoom Interview with Drew
• Sunday, May 10 – Utility with Experience at Catcher... Dan Black (2007-09) /// Zoom Interview with Dan
• Monday, May 11 – Utility Outfielder... Brandon Haveman (2008-09) /// Zoom Interview with Brandon
• Tuesday, May 12 – Utility General Multi-Position... Evan Warden (2017-18) /// Zoom Interview with Evan
PART 3 – STARTING PITCHERS
• Wednesday, May 13 – RHP Starter Group 1... Matt Bischoff (2007-10) /// Zoom Interview with Matt
• Thursday, May 14 – RHP Starter Group 2... Joe Haase (2009-12) /// Zoom Interview with Joe
• Friday, May 15 – RHP Starter Group 3... Matt Morgan (2008-11) /// Zoom Interview with Matt
• Saturday, May 16 – RHP Starter Group 4... Robert Ramer (2010-13) /// Zoom Interview with Rob
• Sunday, May 17 – LHP Starter... Dave Gassner (1998-01) /// Zoom Interview with Dave
PART 4 – RELIEF PITCHERS
• Monday, May 18 – Closer... Ross Learnard (2017-18) /// Zoom Interview with Ross
• Tuesday, May 19 – RHP Reliever Group 1... Nick Wittgren (2011-12) /// Zoom Interview with Nick
• Wednesday, May 20 – RHP Reliever Group 2... Josh Lindblom (2007-08) /// Zoom Interview with Josh
• Thursday, May 21 – LHP Reliever... Blake Mascarello (2009-12) /// Zoom Interview with Blake
• Friday, May 22 – Utility Pitcher... Tanner Andrews (2015-18) /// Zoom Interview with Tanner
PART 5 – CHOOSE MORE DESERVING BOILERMAKERS
• Saturday, May 23 – Power Hitter... Kevin Plawecki (2010-12) /// Zoom Interview with Kevin
• Sunday, May 24 – Base Stealer... Harry Shipley (2015-18) /// Zoom Interview with Harry
• Monday, May 25 – Multi-Year All-Big Ten Performer... Nate Sickler (1998-01) /// Zoom Interview with Nate
• Tuesday, May 26 – 4-Year Starter... Kris Luce (1999-02) /// Zoom Interview with Kris
• Wednesday, May 27 – Selected in MLB Draft... Chadd Blasko (2000-02) /// Zoom Interview with Chadd
• Thursday, May 28 – Impact Transfer... Ben Wolgamot (2008-09) /// Zoom Interview with Ben
• Friday, May 29 – At-Large Position Player... Eric Charles (2008-12) /// Zoom Interview with Eric
• Saturday, May 30 – At-Large Pitcher... Trent Johnson (2018-Present) /// Zoom Interview with Trent
April 30 Introduction to the Series...
For Purdue baseball’s radio announcers, it has been a regular topic of conversation on road trips over the years – “who’s in your all-time Purdue lineup?” More specifically, “who would you select as the top Boilermakers from your years covering the team?”
This spring, unfortunately, provided an opportunity to expand the conversation into a real endeavor. The decision was made to focus on the first 20 years of this century. Throughout the month of May, PurdueSports.com is offering fans an opportunity to participate in the voting as we “Build A Ballclub” of the Boilermakers’ top performers since 2000.
Yearly positional breakdowns were analyzed and games started at specific positions compiled, producing a better sense of which candidates should be nominated at which positions. We’re aiming to have fans select 30 Boilermakers for this ballclub. Using Twitter and Google, there will be a chance to vote on a different position/category every day through May 30. Each daily vote will have four players to choose from.
Multiple longtime members of the gameday and support staff were consulted after compiling the list of potential candidates for each position/category. The Build A Ballclub series is sponsored by Franciscan Health.
Criteria for inclusion in the voting for this series…
• A Boilermaker had to be at least a 2-year letter-winner.
• A Boilermaker had to play at least 2 seasons in the 2000s (2000-01) to be eligible for consideration. For players who were upperclassmen from 2000 to 2001, their numbers from 1998 to 1999 are also included in their career stats.
More Guidelines…
• Once a player is voted onto the team, he will not be candidate again in a subsequent vote that he could have been considered for.
• Players can be candidates for multiple votes. This mostly applies to pitchers, utility players and the at-large categories. However, players are only eligible for one of the utility categories.
• Voting for each position/category will last for 24 hours on Twitter and approximately the same length of time on Google. Totals will be calculated and positional winners will be listed on this page throughout the month.
• Career statistics, a breakdown of career starts by position (excluding pitchers), and notables like All-Big Ten honors will be listed under each candidate's name.
• When organizing right-handed starting pitchers into groups of four for the daily voting, an effort was made to limit the number of multi-year teammates in the same group.
• The utility pitcher category is defined as Boilermakers that made a minimum 30% and a maximum 70% of their appearances as a starter.
• The utility outfielder category is defined as Boilermakers that made at least 10 career starts at each of the three outfield positions.
Changes from 2000 to 2020 worth consideration…
• The current BBCOR standard on all bats was adopted by the NCAA prior to the start of the 2011 season. The BBCOR standard effectively requires non-wood bats (metal & composite) to produce batted ball speeds no greater than wood.
• Prior to the 2015 season, the NCAA made a change to the flat-seam ball also utilized by Major League Baseball. Due to a lower drag coefficient, a flat-seam ball travels farther in the air when well hit than its raised-seam counterpart.
• Through the end of the 2008 season, Big Ten play featured four-game weekend series. Saturday doubleheaders consisted of two seven-inning games. Eight conference weekends have remained a constant. However, from 2000 to 2008, Purdue’s schedule featured 32 Big Ten games and fewer non-conference midweek dates while 2009 to present has featured a 24-game league slate and more midweek non-conference dates.
• Purdue played its home games at Lambert Field from 1965 to 2012 and opened Alexander Field in March 2013.
-- Lambert Field Dimensions: 340 to LF, 375 to Power Alleys, 408 to CF, 340 to RF
-- Alexander Field Dimensions: 340 to LF, 368 to Power Alleys, 408 to CF, 330 to RF
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Mitch Pruemer – 2002-05 (Redshirted in 2004)
• Stats: 38 App, 37 GS, 228 IP, 265 H (10.5 H/9), 47 BB, 148 K (5.8 K/9), 4.22 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 18-11 W-L, 3.1 K/BB
• Notable: 2005 Second Team All-Big Ten
• Opening Day Starter in 2003; 3-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 22 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Lance Breedlove – 2011-12
• Stats: 40 App, 20 GS, 146 IP, 144 H (8.9 H/9), 27 BB, 109 K (6.7 K/9), 3.39 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 11-7 W-L, 2 Saves, 4.0 K/BB
• Notable: 2012 Second Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 23rd Round in 2012
• Member of Weekend Rotation in 2012; 9 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Bo Hofstra – 2018-Present
• Stats: 57 App, 3 GS, 101 1/3 IP, 89 H (7.9 H/9), 43 BB, 104 K (9.2 K/9), 3.46 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 7-6 W-L, 11 Saves, 2.4 K/BB
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten in 2019
• Primary Closer in 2019 & Early in 2020; Freshman Record 28 Appearances in 2018
Trent Johnson – 2018-Present (VOTE WINNER -- 40% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 44 App, 17 GS, 116 IP, 75 H (5.8 H/9), 58 BB, 125 K (9.7 K/9), 2.56 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 7-5 W-L, 1 Save, 2.2 K/BB
• Notable: Big Ten All-Freshman Team Starting Pitcher in 2018
• Opening Day Starter in 2020; 1 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation Plus Early in 2020; 9 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• About the Winner: "In his three years, Trent Johnson has proven to be able to fill any number of roles. Why? A devastating slider that is unhittable for most. Combine that with a work ethic that has helped him steadily improve and a competitive fire wanted in a No. 1 and it's easy to see why he's been so successful. And his best year is ahead." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Trent
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: Kevin Cahill (2007-10)
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Eric Charles (2B) – 2008-12 (VOTE WINNER -- 46% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 216 GP, 200 GS, .345/.422/.452, 276 H, 49 2B, 9 3B, 6 HR, 128 RBI, 178 R, 86 BB, 49 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – 2B: 198, 3B: 2
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2012; Drafted in 29th Round in 2012
• About the Winner: "In my mind Eric Charles was the most important player on the 2012 Big Ten championship team. He did whatever it took for his team to win. He was so fun to watch play. The only person who might not have liked his style of play was the person who had to clean his uniform." – Dave Wegiel Jr., Purdue Photographer (2006-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Eric
Tyler Spillner (OF) – 2009-12
• Stats: 215 GP, 191 GS, .300/.389/.409, 242 H, 47 2B, 10 3B, 7 HR, 110 RBI, 162 R, 107 BB, 41 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – CF: 103, LF: 72, RF: 11, DH: 5
• Notable: 2011 Second Team All-Big Ten & All-Big Ten Tournament Team
Jacson McGowan (1B) – 2016-18
• Stats: 152 GP, 145 GS, .281/.373/.467, 149 H, 30 2B, 3 3B, 21 HR, 118 RBI, 69 R, 76 BB, 6 SB
• Career Stats Breakdown – 1B: 110, 3B: 18, DH: 17
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team in 2018; Drafted in 11th Round in 2018
Skyler Hunter (OF) – 2017-Present
• Stats: 177 GP, 176 GS, .321/.391/.407, 221 H, 37 2B, 11 3B, 1 HR, 100 RBI, 122 R, 51 BB, 27 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – All 176 Starts in CF
• Notable: 2018 Big Ten All-Tournament Team, 2017 Big Ten All-Freshman Team
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: Mike Duursma (2000-01)
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Ben Quick (RHP) – 2000-01
• Stats: 27 App, 27 GS, 190 IP, 184 H (8.7 H/9), 54 BB, 143 K (6.8 K/9), 4.17 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 12-9 W-L, 2.6 K/BB
• Notable: 2-Time Second Team All-Big Ten; Pitched Professionally in MiLB
• Opening Day Starter in 2001; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 14 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Mike Duursma (SS) – 2000-01
• Stats: 113 GP, 113 GS, .283/.373/.374, 18 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR, 49 RBI, 59 R, 37 BB, 11 SB, .940 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown: Started All 56 Games at SS in 2001; Started all but 1 Game in 2000
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2001; Olympian in 2008 as Member of Dutch National Team; Played Professionally in the Netherlands
Mike Coles (OF) – 2004-05
• Stats: 105 GP, 101 GS, .297/.367/.451, 22 2B, 5 3B, 9 HR, 43 RBI, 69 R, 34 BB, 23 SB, .959 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – CF: 95, DH: 6
• Notable: Played Professionally for 8+ Seasons in Indie Ball
Ben Wolgamot (2B/OF) – 2008-09 (VOTE WINNER -- 47% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 88 GP, 77 GS, .311/.411/.393, 13 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 46 RBI, 66 R, 41 BB, 16 SB, .972 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – 2B: 61, LF: 16
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2008
• About the Winner: "In 2008, Purdue needed an impactful influx of talent and perhaps more importantly, leadership and maturity. The Boilermakers found all three in Ben Wolgamot. A steady, workmanlike defender, so typical of Doug Schreiber second basemen, Wolgamot impressed at the plate too with his ability get on base and advance runners. He was just so integral to Purdue's improvement from 2007 to 2008, rising from 11-20 to 21-10 in the Big Ten." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Ben
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: David Miller (2011-12) & Patrick J. Smith (2018-19)
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Chadd Blasko (RHP) – 2000-02 (VOTE WINNER -- 58% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 41 App, 27 GS, 207 1/3 IP, 211 H (9.2 H/9), 63 BB, 156 K (6.8 K/9), 3.47 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 15-10 W-L, 2.5 K/BB
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2002; Drafted 36th Overall in 2002
• Opening Day Starter in 2002; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 14 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• About the Winner: "When Chadd Blasko took the ball on Fridays, it was a must-see event. You always felt like you were potentially in store to witness something great. Obviously that word had spread as well because a Blasko start was never short of MLB scouts wrapped around the fencing of Lambert Field. He was another high-character guy from that era. I still have his Chicago Cubs baseball card." – Carson Tucker, Purdue Public Address Announcer (2002-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Chadd
Scott Byrnes (RHP) – 2002-05
• Stats: 51 App, 46 GS, 271 IP, 313 H (10.4 H/9), 79 BB, 211 K (7.0 K/9), 4.75 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 15-20 W-L, 2.7 K/BB
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2005; Drafted in 28th Round in 2005
• Opening Day Starter in 2004 & 2005; 3 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 28 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Chris Toneguzzi (RHP) – 2003-06
• Stats: 79 App, 23 GS, 175 1/3 IP, 202 H (10.4 H/9), 63 BB, 147 K (7.5 K/9), 4.16 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 15-9 W-L, 12 Saves, 2.3 K/BB
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2006; Drafted in 13th Round in 2006
• Part of Weekend Rotation as Underclassman, Primary Closer as Upperclassman; 16 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Jay Buente (RHP) – 2003-06
• Stats: 59 App, 19 GS, 179 1/3 IP, 197 H (9.9 H/9), 58 BB, 152 K (7.6 K/9), 4.82 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 10-8 W-L, 2.6 K/BB
• Notable: Drafted in 14th Round in 2006, Big Leaguer
• Opening Day Starter in 2006; Member of Weekend Rotation in 2006; 7 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: Patrick J. Smith (2018-19)
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Kris Luce (1B) – 1999-02 (VOTE WINNER -- 43% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 203 GP, 194 GS, .296/.390/.420, 194 H, 42 2B, 3 3B, 11 HR, 93 RBI, 100 R, 87 BB, 13 SB, .981 FLD%
• Yearly Starts Breakdown – 1999: 30, 2000: 54, 2001: 56, 2002: 54
• Career Starts Breakdown (2001-02) – Started all 110 games as upperclassman at 1B; Also Played Some 3B as a Freshman
• About the Winner: "Kris Luce was the ultimate grinder. Offensively, he had a contact-oriented line drive approach and always seem to have a flair for the dramatic. Kris was very athletic with really good feet and soft hands around the bag at first, which made him an infielder's dream. He was a great teammate and one of those guys who got after it everyday!" – Chris Walker, Purdue Outfielder (1997-00)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Kris
John Hunter (DH/3B/1B) – 2003-06
• Stats: 189 GP, 178 GS, .300/.369/.426, 190 H, 31 2B, 2 3B, 15 HR, 122 RBI, 73 R, 36 BB, 2 SB, .931 FLD%
• Yearly Starts Breakdown – 2003: 25, 2004: 43, 2005: 53, 2006: 57
• Career Starts Breakdown – DH: 91, 3B: 65, 1B: 22
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, Second Team in 2005 & Third Team in 2004
Eric Charles (2B) – 2008-12
• 216 GP, 200 GS, .345/.422/.452, 276 H, 49 2B, 9 3B, 6 HR, 128 RBI, 178 R, 86 BB, 49 SB, .954 FLD%
• Yearly Starts Breakdown – 2008: 0, 2009: 37, 2010: 49, 2011: 57, 2012: 57
• Career Starts Breakdown – 2B: 198, 3B: 2
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2012; Drafted in 29th Round in 2012
Skyler Hunter (OF) – 2017-Present
• Stats: 177 GP, 176 GS, .321/.391/.407, 221 H, 37 2B, 11 3B, 1 HR, 100 RBI, 122 R, 51 BB, 27 SB, .965 FLD%
• Yearly Starts Breakdown – 2017: 53, 2018: 59, 2019: 50, 2020: 14
• Career Starts Breakdown – All 176 Starts in CF
• Notable: 2018 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Nate Sickler (OF/2B) – 1998-01 (VOTE WINNER -- 65% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 203 GP, 194 GS, .323/.397/.565, 59 2B, 7 3B, 32 HR, 149 RBI, 166 R, 62 BB, 34 SB, .990 FLD%
• All-Big Ten Honors: First Team in 2001, Second Team in 2000
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3-Year Starter in CF, Made 26 of 28 Starts at 2nd in 1998
• Notable: Big Ten All-Tournament Team in 2000
• About the Winner: "Nate Sickler was one of the best center fielders I played with, even through pro ball. His first-jump instincts were comparable to any MLB-caliber player. He played half his senior year with a broken foot. The 2002 season, especially when we had Chadd Blasko on the mound, brought scouts to Purdue and got guys like me drafted. But that was after Nate had graduated. He should have been a top 15 round draft pick even as a senior sign." – Simon Klink, Purdue Third Baseman/DH (2001-04)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Nate
Ben Quick (RHP) – 2000-01
• Stats: 27 App, 27 GS, 190 IP, 184 H (8.7 H/9), 54 BB, 143 K (6.8 K/9), 4.17 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 12-9 W-L, 2.6 K/BB
• All-Big Ten Honors: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2000 & 2001
• Opening Day Starter in 2001; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 14 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• Notable: Pitched Professionally in MiLB
Simon Klink (3B/DH) – 2001-04
• Stats: 171 GP, 143 GS, .275/.368/.407, 43 2B, 6 3B, 4 HR, 73 RBI, 78 R, 54 BB, 7 SB, .915 FLD%
• All-Big Ten Honors: Second Team in 2004, Third Team in 2003
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3B: 113, DH: 30
• Notable: Drafted in in 21st Round in 2004
Barrett Serrato (OF/SS/3B) – 2009-12
• Stats: 177 GP, 151 GS, .309/.390/.416, 32 2B, 4 3B, 8 HR, 117 RBI, 116 R, 78 BB, 15 SB, .902 FLD%
• All-Big Ten Honors: First Team in 2011, Second Team in 2012
• Career Starts Breakdown – RF: 80, SS: 41, 3B: 18, DH: 12
• Notable: 2012 Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 30th Round in 2012
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
David Blomberg (2B) – 1998-01
• Stats: 183 GP, 168 GS, .311/.396/.401, 37 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 74 RBI, 120 R, 82 BB, 41-49 SB (84%, .224 SB/G)
• Yearly SB Breakdown – 1998: 1-2, 1999: 3-5, 2000: 19-21, 2001: 18-22
• Career Starts Breakdown (1998, 2000-01) – 2B: 98, 3B: 14, SS: 13, 1B: 3; Listed as Starting SS in 1999
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2001
Eric Charles (2B) – 2008-12
• Stats: 216 GP, 200 GS, .345/.422/.452, 49 2B, 9 3B, 6 HR, 128 RBI, 178 R, 86 BB, 49-68 SB (72%, .227 SB/G)
• Yearly SB Breakdown – 2008: NA, 2009: 7-11, 2010: 15-22, 2011: 11-15, 2012: 16-20
• Career Starts Breakdown – 2B: 198, 3B: 2
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2012; Drafted in 29th Round in 2012
Harry Shipley (SS) – 2015-18 (VOTE WINNER -- 30% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 222 GP, 222 GS, .256/.396/.307, 25 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 77 RBI, 138 R, 100 BB, 51-68 SB (75%, .230 SB/G)
• Yearly SB Breakdown – 2015: 4-7, 2016: 7-7, 2017: 24-31, 2018: 16-23
• Career Starts Breakdown – Made all 222 starts at SS
• Notable: 2018 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
• About the Winner: "He showed up for work every day, missing only one game over four years. Shipley gave maximum effort and just played the game the right way every day. He never complained and was the rare player who enjoyed playing defense more than hitting. You want your kids to grow up to be like Ship, every day." – Rob Blackman, Purdue Radio Announcer (2009-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Harry
Nick Dalesandro (C/OF) – 2016-18
• Stats: 168 GP, 165 GS, .291/.365/.372, 30 2B, 3 3B, 5 HR, 102 RBI, 93 R, 72 BB, 42-47 SB (89%, .250 SB/G)
• Yearly SB Breakdown – 2016: 2-3, 2017: 13-14, 2018: 27-30
• Career Starts Breakdown – C: 91, LF: 47, RF: 20, CF: 4, P: 4
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team in 2018; Drafted in 10th Round in 2018
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: Jon Moore (2007-10)
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Nate Sickler (OF/2B) – 1998-01
• Stats: 203 GP, 194 GS, .323/.397/.565, 59 2B, 7 3B, 32 HR, 149 RBI, 166 R, 62 BB, 34 SB
• Yearly HR Breakdown – 1998: 3, 1999: 11, 2000: 10, 2001: 8
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3-Year Starter in CF, Made 26 of His 28 Starts at 2nd in 1998
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2001; 2000 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
Kevin Plawecki (C) – 2010-12 (VOTE WINNER -- 50% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 168 GP, 166 GS, .348/.421/.516, 46 2B, 5 3B, 17 HR, 139 RBI, 136 R, 52 BB, 8 SB
• Yearly HR Breakdown – 2010: 8, 2011: 2, 2012: 7
• Career Starts Breakdown – C: 141, DH: 18, 1B: 7
• Notable: 2012 Big Ten Player of the Year & Tournament MOP; 2-Time First Team All-Big Ten; Big Leaguer
• About the Winner: "Kevin Plawecki was a professional before he was a professional, carrying himself with a maturity at Purdue that's rarely seen in collegians. That leadership – and his obvious skill – was a catalyst for the Boilermakers in their 2012 Big Ten championships. Plawecki, who Doug Schreiber trusted to call his own game behind the plate, was a perfect middle-of-the-order bat, with an ability to nearly always put the ball in play and often do so with power." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Kevin
Kyle Wood (1B) – 2013-16
• Stats: 199 GP, 195 GS, .288/.405/.464, 42 2B, 2 3B, 26 HR, 110 RBI, 109 R, 87 BB, 10 SB
• Yearly HR Breakdown – 2013: 5, 2014: 3, 2015: 6, 2016: 12
• Career Starts Breakdown – 1B: 147, DH: 35, P: 10, RF: 3
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten in 2016
Jacson McGowan (1B) – 2016-18
• Stats: 152 GP, 145 GS, .281/.373/.467, 30 2B, 3 3B, 21 HR, 118 RBI, 69 R, 76 BB, 6 SB
• Yearly HR Breakdown – 2016: 0, 2017: 8, 2018: 13
• Career Starts Breakdown – 1B: 110, 3B: 18, DH: 17
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team in 2018; Drafted in 11th Round in 2018
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Chadd Blasko (RHP) – 2000-02
• Stats: 41 App, 27 GS, 207 1/3 IP, 211 H (9.2 H/9), 63 BB, 156 K (6.8 K/9), 3.47 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 15-10 W-L, 2.5 K/BB
• 66% of Career Appearances as a Starter
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2002; Drafted 36th Overall in 2002
• Opening Day Starter in 2002; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 14 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Lance Breedlove (RHP) – 2011-12
• Stats: 40 App, 20 GS, 146 IP, 144 H (8.9 H/9), 27 BB, 109 K (6.7 K/9), 3.39 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 11-7 W-L, 2 Saves, 4.0 K/BB
• 50% of Career Appearances as a Starter
• Notable: 2012 Second Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 23rd Round in 2012
• Member of Weekend Rotation in 2012; 9 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Tanner Andrews (RHP) – 2015-18 (VOTE WINNER -- 43% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 60 App, 38 GS, 258 2/3 IP, 253 H (8.8 H/9), 120 BB, 184 K (6.4 K/9), 3.69 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 17-15 W-L, 1 Save, 1.5 K/BB
• 63% of Career Appearances as a Starter
• Notable: 2018 Third Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 10th Round in 2018
• Opening Day Starter in 2016, 2017 & 2018; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 17 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• About the Winner: "Tanner Andrews was the ace of the pitching staff a team needs to have success in the Big Ten. When he took the mound on Friday, you knew that you had a great chance to win. He helped lead the program's big turnaround in 2017 and was a big reason that Purdue made it back to an NCAA Regional his senior season." – Dave Wegiel Jr., Purdue Photographer (2006-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Tanner
Trent Johnson (RHP) – 2018-Present
• Stats: 44 App, 17 GS, 116 IP, 75 H (5.8 H/9), 58 BB, 125 K (9.7 K/9), 2.56 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 7-5 W-L, 1 Save, 2.2 K/BB
• 39% of Career Appearances as a Starter
• Opening Day Starter in 2020; 1 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation Plus Early in 2020; 9 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: Patrick J. Smith (2018-19) & Brian Karpel (2002-04)
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Brian Karpel – 2002-04 (Redshirted in 2003)
• Stats: 30 App, 12 GS, 100 IP, 101 H (9.1 H/9), 31 BB, 51 K (4.59 K/9), 4.95 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 8-7 W-L, 1.6 K/BB
Andy Loomis – 2007-2008
• Stats: 40 App, 1 GS, 44 1/3 IP, 46 H (9.3 H/9), 11 BB, 41 K (8.3 K/9), 2.84 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 4-1 W-L
• Notable: Drafted in 16th Round in 2008
Blake Mascarello – 2009-12 (VOTE WINNER -- 38% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 73 App, 8 GS, 164 IP, 165 H (9.1 H/9), 42 BB, 126 K (6.9 K/9), 3.51 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 11-8 W-L, 4 Saves, 3.0 K/BB
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2012; Pitched Professionally in MiLB
• About the Winner: “All 4 years, Mascarello was a guy Coach Schreiber could count on to get it done on the mound, regardless of the situation. Whether it was a spot start, middle relief, as a lefty specialist, or closing out a victory – Blake was ready. He was as important as anyone on the 2012 Big Ten championship team. He pitched so well that season, putting up a sub-2.00 ERA while throwing over 70 innings as the perfect bridge between the starters and closer Nick Wittgren.” – Drew Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2006-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Blake
Matt Moore – 2018-Present
• Stats: 44 App, 41 1/3 IP, 36 H (7.8 H/9), 23 BB, 49 K (10.7 K/9), 4.14 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 5-0 W-L, 1 Save, 2.1 K/BB
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: Ban Kaebisch (1998-01) & Patrick J. Smith (2018-19)
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Jason Driscoll – 2003-04
• Stats: 51 App, 5 GS, 86 2/3 IP, 91 H (9.4 H/9), 33 BB, 55 K (5.7 K/9), 4.36 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 6-6 W-L, 8 Saves, 1.7 K/BB
Chris Toneguzzi – 2003-06
• Stats: 79 App, 23 GS, 175 1/3 IP, 202 H (10.4 H/9), 63 BB, 147 K (7.5 K/9), 4.16 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 15-9 W-L, 12 Saves, 2.3 K/BB
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2006; Drafted in 13th Round in 2006
Josh Lindblom – 2007-08 (VOTE WINNER -- 36% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 47 App, 9 GS, 97 1/3 IP, 103 H (9.5 H/9), 19 BB, 95 K (8.8 K/9), 3.79 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 4-6 W-L, 13 Saves, 5.0 K/BB
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2008; Drafted in 2nd Round in 2008, Big Leaguer
• About the Winner: "I first met Josh when he was 15 years old and even then it was apparent he was destined for greatness. He has achieved it and then some both on and off the field. He threw so hard we actually created a hand signal system where I'd relay velocities from the MLB scouts' radar guns over to Kyle on the radio. He'd make you laugh not only overpowering batters with the 98-99 mph heat, but also while portraying "upside down man" during rain delays." – Carson Tucker, Purdue Public Address Announcer (2002-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Josh
Bo Hofstra – 2018-Present
• Stats: 57 App, 3 GS, 101 1/3 IP, 89 H (7.9 H/9), 43 BB, 104 K (9.2 K/9), 3.46 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 7-6 W-L, 11 Saves, 2.4 K/BB
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten in 2019
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Trae Dauby – 2003-06
• Stats: 88 App, 5 GS, 162 2/3 IP, 166 H (9.2 H/9), 70 BB, 127 K (7.0 K/9), 3.49 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 12-14 W-L, 6 Saves, 1.8 K/BB
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2004
Nick Wittgren – 2011-12 (VOTE WINNER -- 67% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 55 App, 1 GS, 92 IP, 82 H (8.0 H/9), 22 BB, 94 K (9.2 K/9), 2.54 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 5-3 W-L, 22 Saves, 4.3 K/BB
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including Second Team in 2011; Drafted in 9th Round in 2012, Big Leaguer
• About the Winner: "When Nick Wittgren took the mound, it was very, very likely that Purdue was going to win. Deadly efficient, Wittgren could mow batters down, striking them out or inducing weak contact. And he was versatile as a closer too, able to stretch out for three innings if needed. He had the moxie a team wants in a closer, aggressive and attacking." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Nick
Joe Eichmann – 2012-15
• Stats: 63 App, 1 GS, 92 IP, 91 H (8.96 H/9), 56 BB, 83 K (8.1 K/9), 4.11 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 4-6 W-L, 2 Saves, 1.5 K/BB
Dalton Parker – 2017-Present
• Stats: 49 App, 4 GS, 100 2/3 IP, 83 H (7.4 H/9), 48 BB, 84 K (7.5 K/9), 4.11 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 8-6 W-L, 6 Saves, 1.8 K/BB
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Chris Toneguzzi (RHP) – 2003-06
• 79 App, 23 GS, 175 1/3 IP, 202 H (10.4 H/9), 63 BB, 147 K (7.5 K/9), 4.16 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 15-9 W-L, 12 Saves, 2.3 K/BB
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2006; Drafted in 13th Round in 2006
Josh Lindblom (RHP) – 2007-08
• 47 App, 9 GS, 97 1/3 IP, 103 H (9.5 H/9), 19 BB, 95 K (8.8 K/9), 3.79 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 4-6 W-L, 13 Saves, 5.0 K/BB
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2008; Drafted in 2nd Round in 2008, Big Leaguer
Nick Wittgren (RHP) – 2011-12
• 55 App, 1 GS, 92 IP, 82 H (8.0 H/9), 22 BB, 94 K (9.2 K/9), 2.54 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 5-3 W-L, 22 Saves, 4.3 K/BB
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including Second Team in 2011; Drafted in 9th Round in 2012, Big Leaguer
Ross Learnard (LHP) – 2017-18 (VOTE WINNER -- 48% Across Twitter & Google)
• 56 App, 81 IP, 61 H (6.8 H/9), 18 BB, 70 K (7.8 K/9), 1.78 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 8-2 W-L, 19 Saves, 3.9 K/BB
• Notable: 2-Time All-American; Third Team All-Big Ten in 2018
• About the Winner: "Mr. Reliable reminded us that pitching is an art form and that you don't have to throw 95mph to get guys out. Ross overpowered no one. He outwitted everyone. His style and durability allowed him to close out multiple wins in the same weekend, including all three victories in sweeps of Maryland and Michigan as a senior." – Rob Blackman, Purdue Radio Announcer (2009-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Ross
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Dave Gassner – 1998-01 (VOTE WINNER -- 64% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 59 App, 40 GS, 280 IP, 318 H (10.2 H/9), 93 BB, 218 K (7.0 K/9), 4.98 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 17-19 W-L, 3.0 K/BB
• Notable: 2001 First Team All-Big Ten & 2000 Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 24th Round in 2001, Big Leaguer
• 3-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 24 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• About the Winner: "Dave was the ultimate competitor, a phenomenal teammate and a joy to work with. His fastball-changeup mix was devastating to hitters. Of his many outstanding outings, his complete-game win vs. Minnesota at the 2000 Big Ten Tournament and watching him make his MLB debut are two of my favorites. It's a well-deserved honor for a great Boilermaker. When you need a 2-0 changeup in crunch time, call Dave!!" – Gary Adcock, Purdue Pitching Coach (1999-2000) & Cal Baptist Head Coach (2004-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Dave
Brent Coudron – 2002-06 (Redshirted in 2004)
• Stats: 55 App, 26 GS, 177 1/3 IP, 215 H (10.9 H/9), 60 BB, 119 K (6.0 K/9), 5.79 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 13-16 W-L, 3 Saves, 2.0 K/BB
• Notable: 2005 Third Team All-Big Ten; 2002 Freshman All-American
• 2 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 18 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Matt Jansen – 2007-10
• Stats: 64 App, 35 GS, 206 2/3 IP, 249 H (10.9 H/9), 99 BB, 156 K (6.8 K/9), 5.66 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 10-18 W-L, 1.6 K/BB
• Notable: 2008 Third Team All-Big Ten; Drafted in 43rd Round in 2009
• 2 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 20 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Jordan Minch – 2013-14
• Stats: 30 App, 28 GS, 168 IP, 194 H (10.4 H/9), 71 BB, 115 K (6.2 K/9), 5.36 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 6-12 W-L, 1.6 K/BB
• Notable: Drafted in 35th Round in 2014
• Opening Day Starter in 2014; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 16 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: Blake Mascarello (2009-12)
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Ben Quick – 2000-01
• Stats: 27 App, 27 GS, 190 IP, 184 H (8.7 H/9), 54 BB, 143 K (6.8 K/9), 4.17 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 12-9 W-L, 2.6 K/BB
• Notable: 2-Time Second Team All-Big Ten; Pitched Professionally in MiLB
• Opening Day Starter in 2001; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 14 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Robert Ramer – 2010-13 (VOTE WINNER -- 44% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 50 App, 32 GS, 202 2/3 IP, 233 H (10.3 H/9), 33 BB, 113 K (5.0 K/9), 4.17 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 16-6 W-L, 2 Saves, 3.4 K/BB
• Notable: Pitched Professionally in MiLB & Indie Ball
• Member of Weekend Rotation in 2013; 9 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• About the Winner: "Robert Ramer's consistency during the 2011 and 2012 seasons earned him the trust of coach Doug Schreiber. So much so that he got the call twice in the 2012 postseason, starting the Big Ten Tournament championship game and the NCAA Regional matchup vs. Kentucky. Ramer was a master of the zone, not only throwing strikes but throwing them right where he wanted. And the line in his final career start in 2013: 10 2/3 innings, 2 runs, 8 Ks. Incredible." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Rob
Tanner Andrews – 2015-18
• Stats: 60 App, 38 GS, 258 2/3 IP, 253 H (8.8 H/9), 120 BB, 184 K (6.4 K/9), 3.69 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 17-15 W-L, 1 Save, 1.5 K/BB
• Notable: 2018 Third Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 10th Round in 2018
• Opening Day Starter in 2016, 2017 & 2018; 2 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 17 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Trent Johnson – 2018-Present
• Stats: 44 App, 17 GS, 116 IP, 75 H (5.8 H/9), 58 BB, 125 K (9.7 K/9), 2.56 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 7-5 W-L, 1 Save, 2.2 K/BB
• Opening Day Starter in 2020; 1 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation Plus Early in 2020; 9 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Chadd Blasko – 2000-02
• Stats: 41 App, 27 GS, 207 1/3 IP, 211 H (9.2 H/9), 63 BB, 156 K (6.8 K/9), 3.47 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 15-10 W-L, 2.5 K/BB
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2002; Drafted 36th Overall in 2002
• Opening Day Starter in 2002; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 14 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Jay Buente – 2003-06
• Stats: 59 App, 19 GS, 179 1/3 IP, 197 H (9.9 H/9), 58 BB, 152 K (7.6 K/9), 4.82 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 10-8 W-L, 2.6 K/BB
• Notable: Drafted in 14th Round in 2006, Big Leaguer
• Opening Day Starter in 2006; Member of Weekend Rotation in 2006; 7 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Matt Morgan – 2008-11 (VOTE WINNER -- 42% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 53 App, 36 GS, 244 2/3 IP, 275 H (10.1 H/9), 85 BB, 218 K (8.0 K/9), 4.82 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 16-9 W-L, 2.6 K/BB
• Opening Day Starter in 2011; 3-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 19 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• About the Winner: "Matt Morgan was as crafty as they come, a wizard on the mound. When the breaking ball was on point, as it often was, he confounded hitters. And I've never seen a better pick-off move by a right-hander and never again will." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Matt
Lance Breedlove – 2011-12
• Stats: 40 App, 20 GS, 146 IP, 144 H (8.9 H/9), 27 BB, 109 K (6.7 K/9), 3.39 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 11-7 W-L, 2 Saves, 4.0 K/BB
• Notable: 2012 Second Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 23rd Round in 2012
• Member of Weekend Rotation in 2012; 9 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Scott Byrnes – 2002-05
• Stats: 51 App, 46 GS, 271 IP, 313 H (10.4 H/9), 79 BB, 211 K (7.0 K/9), 4.75 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 15-20 W-L, 2.7 K/BB
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2005; Drafted in 28th Round in 2005
• Opening Day Starter in 2004 & 2005; 3 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 28 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Ricky Heines – 2006-07
• Stats: 28 App, 25 GS, 138 1/3 IP, 162 H (10.5 H/9), 54 BB, 90 K (5.9 K/9), 4.75 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 11-10 W-L, 1.67 K/BB
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten in 2006
• 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 16 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Joe Haase – 2009-12 (VOTE WINNER -- 42% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 64 App, 29 GS, 234 2/3 IP, 261 H (10.0 H/9), 59 BB, 150 K (5.8 K/9), 3.61 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 19-8 W-L, 2 Saves, 2.5 K/BB
• Notable: 2012 Big Ten Pitcher of the Year & First Team All-Big Ten
• Opening Day Starter in 2012; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 16 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• About the Winner: "Purdue might never again see a pitcher as reliable as Joe Haase was during the Big Ten championship season. Not blessed with an overwhelming fastball, Haase won by outsmarting and outworking his opponents, changing speeds and hitting locations. He's a winner, plain and simple." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Joe
Matt Frawley – 2014-16
• Stats: 41 App, 21 GS, 144 2/3 IP, 149 H (9.3 H/9), 60 BB, 102 K (6.3 K/9), 4.35 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 3-14 W-L, 2 Saves, 1.7 K/BB
• Notable: Drafted in 17th Round in 2016
• 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 14 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Mitch Pruemer – 2002-05 (Redshirted in 2004)
• Stats: 38 App, 37 GS, 228 IP, 265 H (10.5 H/9), 47 BB, 148 K (5.8 K/9), 4.22 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 18-11 W-L, 3.1 K/BB
• Notable: 2005 Second Team All-Big Ten
• Opening Day Starter in 2003; 3-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 22 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Dan Sattler – 2004-07
• Stats: 50 App, 41 GS, 221 1/3 IP, 252 H (10.2 H/9), 95 BB, 151 K (6.1 K/9), 4.39 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 12-18 W-L, 1.6 K/BB
• Notable: 2006 Third Team All-Big Ten; Drafted in 44th Round in 2006
• 4-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 26 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Matt Bischoff – 2007-10 (VOTE WINNER -- 75% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 55 App, 47 GS, 323 1/3 IP, 333 H (9.3 H/9), 69 BB, 291 K (8.1 K/9), 3.98 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 23-12 W-L, 2 Saves, 4.2 K/BB
• Notable: 4-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2008 & 2010; 2007 Big Freshman of the Year; Drafted in 2008 & 2010
• Opening Day Starter in 2008, 2009 & 2010; 3 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 28 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• About the Winner: "To me, there was nothing more exciting than watching Matt Bischoff strike out 10+ on a Friday. You don't need to be 6-foot-4 to be overpowering and Matt proved this each week. When he pitched it felt like he was in control of every aspect of the game. You knew exactly what you were going to get every time out – quality innings, a lot of strikeouts, and a W." – Drew Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2006-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Matt
Brad Schreiber – 2010-13 (Redshirted in 2012)
• Stats: 44 App, 18 GS, 121 2/3 IP, 127 H (9.4 H/9), 59 BB, 120 K (8.9 K/9), 5.33 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 7-8 W-L, 3 Saves, 2.0 K/BB
• Notable: Drafted in 40th Round in 2012
• Opening Day Starter in 2013; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 6 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Brad Kriner (CF/LF/3B) – 2000-03
• Stats: 197 GP, 176 GS, .270/.327/.337, 26 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 70 RBI, 94 R, 45 BB, 11 SB, .952 FLD%
• Career Stats Breakdown (Approx.) – CF: 95, LF: 41, 3B: 22, DH: 15
Barrett Serrato (RF/SS/3B) – 2009-12
• 177 GP, 151 GS, .309/.390/.416, 32 2B, 4 3B, 8 HR, 117 RBI, 116 R, 78 BB, 15 SB, .902 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – RF: 80, SS: 41, 3B: 18, DH: 12
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2011; Big Ten All-Tournament Team in 2012; Drafted in 30th Round
Brandon Krieg (SS/3B/2B) – 2012-15
• 162 GP, 146 GS, .256/.298/.304, 27 2B, 2 3B, 8 HR, 63 RBI, 90 R, 48 BB, 32 SB, .944 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – SS: 55, 3B: 53, 2B: 38
Evan Warden (2B/3B) – 2017-18 (VOTE WINNER -- 45% Across Twitter & Google)
• 114 GP, 114 GS, .265/.389/.380, 28 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 51 RBI, 104 R, 41 BB, 22 SB, .952 FLD%
• Career Stats Breakdown – 3B: 59, 2B: 55
• Notable: 2018 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
• About the Winner: "Warden was the definition of a grinder and tough guy. I vividly remember him taking a hard hit ball off the face while playing third base in the 2018 regular-season finale. Even though he lie motionless on the field for several minutes afterward, that play kept the tying run from scoring. He was back in the lineup for the Big Ten Tournament opener and enjoyed a big week in Omaha, highlighted by a walk-off single vs. Michigan. He led the nation in HBP in 2017. He truly was fearless." – Rob Blackman, Purdue Radio Announcer (2009-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Evan
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Andy Dahl – 2004-05
• Stats: 114 GP, 103 GS, .280/.356/.438, 20 2B, 3 3B, 10 HR, 51 RBI, 67 R, 28 BB, 20 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – LF: 52, RF: 41, CF: 10
• Notable: 2004 Third Team All-Big Ten
Brandon Haveman – 2008-09 (VOTE WINNER -- 51% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 100 GP, 97 GS, .399/.457/.567, 36 2B, 7 3B, 6 HR, 50 RBI, 99 R, 40 BB, 20 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – RF: 51, CF: 17, LF: 16, DH: 13
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2009; Drafted in 29th Round in 2009
• About the Winner: "Brandon Haveman came to Purdue to hit, and hit he did. In his two years, the versatile outfielder batted just a tick under .400, but those were more than just singles. He had the speed to turn singles into doubles and doubles into triples, and could occasionally power the ball as well. He was one of Purdue's best leadoff hitters." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Brandon
Tyler Spillner – 2009-12
• Stats: 215 GP, 191 GS, .300/.389/.409, 47 2B, 10 3B, 7 HR, 110 RBI, 162 R, 107 BB, 41 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – CF: 103, LF: 72, RF: 11, DH: 5
• Notable: 2011 Second Team All-Big Ten & All-Big Ten Tournament Team
Andrew Dixon – 2011-12
• Stats: 96 GP, 62 GS, .299/.351/.335, 5 2B, 2 2B, 0 HR, 37 RBI, 42 R, 18 BB, 11 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – DH: 20, RF: 15, LF: 14, CF: 13
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Dan Black (3B/C) – 2007-09 (VOTE WINNER -- 48% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 152 GP, 148 GS, .313/.456/.613, 40 2B, 3 3B, 36 HR, 146 RBI, 109 R, 107 BB, 9 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3B: 121, C: 21, 1B: 4, DH: 2
• Notable: 2008 Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 35th Round in 2008, 14th Round in 2009
• About the Winner: "The most prolific power hitter in the last 20 years at Purdue, Dan Black could smoke the ball at any moment, whether it was from the left or right side. Against IU at the 2008 Big Ten Tournament, he drilled three home runs in a Purdue win, setting a record at the event. He was feared by opposing pitchers." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Dan
Sean McHugh (C/3B) – 2011-14
• Stats: 152 GP, 128 GS, .295/.370/.449, 28 2B, 6 3B, 13 HR, 89 RBI, 76 R, 52 BB, 8 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – C: 60, 3B: 47, DH: 12, 1B: 7, SS: 2
• Notable: Drafted in 18th Round in 2014
Jack Picchiotti (C/OF) – 2013-16
• Stats: 181 GP, 153 GS, .247/.311/.318, 24 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 73 RBI, 62 R, 45 BB, 13 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – C: 84, LF: 41, DH: 19, 3B: 6, RF: 3
Nick Dalesandro (C/OF) – 2016-18
• Stats: 168 GP, 166 GS, .291/.365/.372, 30 2B, 3 3B, 5 HR, 102 RBI, 93 R, 72 BB, 42 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – C: 91, LF: 47, RF: 20, CF: 4, P: 4
• Notable: 2018 Third Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 10 Round in 2018
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
John Hunter – 2003-06
• Stats: 189 GP, 178 GS, .300/.369/.426, 31 2B, 2 3B, 15 HR, 122 RBI, 73 R, 36 BB, 2 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – DH: 91, 3B: 65, 1B: 22
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, Second Team in 2005 & Third Team in 2004
Drew Madia – 2006-10 (VOTE WINNER -- 46% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 151 GP, 97 GS, .298/.409/.464, 10 2B, 0 3B, 18 HR, 85 RBI, 68 R, 67 BB, 2 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – DH: 56, 1B: 39, 3B: 2
• Notable: 2010 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
• About the Winner: "By the end of his career, Drew Madia was a centerpiece of Purdue's offense. Batting cleanup as a senior at the 2010 Big Ten Tournament — when Kevin Plawecki and Cameron Perkins were freshmen — the big DH was 9-for-14 with a home run and six RBI over four games. And he was a great leader for those younger guys, setting a professional example." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Drew
Evan Kennedy – 2015-18
• Stats: 91 GP, 53 GS, .245/.331/.333, 11 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 25 RBI, 20 R, 21 BB, 4 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – All 53 Starts at DH
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: Ryan Bridges (2008-12), Angelo Cianfrocco (2010-13)
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Daniel Underwood – 2000-03 (VOTE WINNER -- 35% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 207 GP, 204 GS, .338/.389/.509, 39 2B, 10 3B, 25 HR, 151 RBI, 155 R, 65 BB, 45 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown (2001-03) – RF: 120, CF: 18, DH: 10, P: 5, C: 1; Starting RF in 2000
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2003; Played Pro Ball in MiLB
• About the Winner: "Daniel was one of my favorite players. He had an absolute cannon for an arm and was a tough as nails leader. He could flat out hit and did whatever was needed to win. I still remember talking to him in Mackey shortly after his possible career-ending eye injury and him telling me he'd be back the next week." – Carson Tucker, Purdue Public Address Announcer (2002-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Dan
Neal Gorka – 2003-06
• Stats: 159 GP, 129 GS, .270/.336/.437, 26 2B, 3 3B, 15 HR, 81 RBI, 56 R, 30 BB, 5 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – RF: 121, DH: 7, LF: 1
Alex Jaffee – 2006-09
• Stats: 160 GP, 113 GS, .294/.378/.395, 17 2B, 1 3B, 8 HR, 55 RBI, 81 R, 52 BB, 15 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – RF: 70, CF: 37, DH; 6
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten in 2009
Barrett Serrato – 2009-12
• Stats: 77 GP, 151 GS, .309/.390/.416, 32 2B, 4 3B, 8 HR, 117 RBI, 116 R, 78 BB, 15 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – RF: 80, SS: 41, 3B: 18, DH: 12
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2011; Big Ten All-Tournament Team in 2012; Drafted in 30th Round
Right Fielders to receive write-in votes on Google: Alec Olund (2015-18)
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Nate Sickler – 1998-01
• Stats: 203 GP, 194 GS, .323/.397/.565, 59 2B, 7 3B, 32 HR, 149 RBI, 166 R, 62 BB, 34 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3-Year Starter in CF, Made 26 of His 28 Starts at 2nd in 1998
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2001; 2000 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
Jon Moore – 2007-10
• Stats: 179 GP, 165 GS, .296/.349/.415, 32 2B, 7 3B, 8 HR, 88 RBI, 98 R, 42 BB, 41 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – All 165 Starts in CF
• Notable: 2008 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
Kyle Johnson – 2013-16 (VOTE WINNER -- 41% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 198 GP, 194 GS, .277/.364/.414, 36 2B, 6 3B, 17 HR, 108 RBI, 118 R, 87 BB, 19 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – CF: 192, RF: 1, DH: 1
• Notable: Pitched in Pro Ball in MiLB
• About the Winner: "When Alexander Field opened, it did so with a freshman center fielder. From day one Kyle Johnson made the incredible plays look routine. Many an extra-base hit died in his mitt. He was dangerous with the bat and glove, making his mark on Purdue's program as it opened a new era." – Dave Wegiel Jr., Purdue Photographer (2006-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with KJ
Skyler Hunter – 2017-Present
• Stats: 177 GP, 176 GS, .321/.391/.407, 37 2B, 11 3B, 1 HR, 100 RBI, 122 R, 51 BB, 27 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – All 176 Starts in CF
• Notable: 2018 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
Center Fielders to receive write-in votes on Google: Tyler Spillner (2009-12)
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Andy Rempel – 2002-03
• Stats: 93 GP, 82 GS, .308/.375/.381, 12 2B, 3 3B, 1 HR, 34 RBI, 53 R, 24 BB, 35 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – LF: 65, RF: 8, DH: 8, CF: 1
Jordan Comadena – 2005-08
• Stats: 140 GP, 111 GS, .270/.373/.415, 37 2B, 0 3B, 8 HR, 60 RBI, 85 R, 60 BB, 11 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – LF: 98, DH: 11, C: 2
• Notable: Played Pro Ball in MiLB
Stephen Talbott – 2010-13 (VOTE WINNER -- 74% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 171 GP, 150 GS, .288/.364/.400, 26 2B, 9 3B, 6 HR, 68 RBI, 126 R, 40 BB, 55 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – LF: 131, CF: 10, DH: 9
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten in 2011
• About the Winner: "Being able to bat Talbott out of the 9-hole in 2011 and 2012 was so beneficial, especially to the 2012 title team. He was truly a second leadoff man who could get on base, steal another and be in scoring position for the big bats. And he was an A-plus defender in left." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Steve
Ben Nisle – 2018-Present
• Stats: 91 GP, 86 GS, .298/.374/.455, 18 2B, 1 3B, 9 HR, 57 RBI, 54 R, 29 BB, 13 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – LF: 56, RF: 28, DH: 2
• Notable: Freshman All-American in 2018
Left Fielders to receive write-in votes on Google: Ben Wolgamot (2008-09), Milo Beam (2017-Present)
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Mitch Koester – 2001-04
• Stats: 183 GP, 160 GS, .291/.389/.396, 23 2B, 0 3B, 9 HR, 91 RBI, 96 R, 57 BB, 8 SB, .945 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – SS: 147, 3B: 9, DH: 4
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2004
Mitch Hilligoss – 2004-06 (VOTE WINNER -- 40% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 163 GP, 155 GS, .378/.429/.521, 37 2B, 7 3B, 12 HR, 98 RBI, 137 R, 45 BB, 49 SB, .953 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – SS: 114, LF: 37, RF: 2, 2B: 2
• Notable: 2-Time First Team All-Big Ten, Drafted in 6th Round in 2006
• About the Winner: "Mitch was one of the first Boilermakers that I remember watching play. Man he could hit a baseball. He set the bar pretty high for all of those that would come after him. From day one on campus, he was the leading hitter on the team. By the time he left, he also led the Big Ten." – Dave Wegiel Jr., Purdue Photographer (2006-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Mitch
David Miller – 2011-12
• Stats: 111 GP, 104 GS, .299/.428/.397, 16 2B, 1 3B, 6 HR, 65 RBI, 67 R, 64 BB, 14 SB, .953 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – Made all 104 starts at SS
• Notable: 2012 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
Harry Shipley – 2015-18
• Stats: 222 GP, 222 GS, .256/.396/.307, 25 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 77 RBI, 138 R, 100 BB, 51 SB, .959 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – Made all 222 starts at SS
• Notable: 2018 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
John Gusich – 2001-02
• Stats: 102 GP, 99 GS, .276/.369/.379, 13 2B, 0 3B, 7 HR, 50 RBI, 52 R, 37 BB, 10 SB, .903 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3B: 95, 1B: 2, SS: 1, LF: 1
Simon Klink – 2001-04
• Stats: 171 GP, 143 GS, .275/.368/.407, 43 2B, 6 3B, 4 HR, 73 RBI, 78 R, 54 BB, 7 SB, .915 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3B: 113, DH: 30
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten as an Upperclassman; Drafted in in 21st Round in 2004
Dan Black – 2007-09
• Stats: 152 GP, 148 GS, .313/.456/.613, 40 2B, 3 3B, 36 HR, 146 RBI, 109 R, 107 BB, 9 SB, .949 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3B: 121, C: 21, 1B: 4, DH: 2
• Notable: 2008 Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 35th Round in 2008, 14th Round in 2009
Cameron Perkins – 2010-12 (VOTE WINNER -- 39% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 171 GP, 169 GS, .348/.401/.541, 47 2B, 6 3B, 25 HR, 148 RBI, 144 R, 36 BB, 31 SB, .955 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3B: 141, 1B: 27
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2012; Drafted in 6th Round in 2012, Big Leaguer
• About the Winner: "Cam came to Purdue with a reputation as an offensive juggernaut thanks to the video game-like numbers he put up in high school. And while he was a beast as a three-hole hitter, ironically his most memorable play as a Boilermaker came on defense. His assist on the put out that clinched the 2012 Big Ten regular-season title remains Purdue's biggest assist in over a century." – Rob Blackman, Purdue Radio Announcer (2009-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Cam
Third Basemen to receive write-in votes on Google: Sean McHugh (2011-14), Dan Stahl (2006-07)
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
David Blomberg – 1998-01
• Stats: 83 GP, 168 GS, .311/.396/.401, 37 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 74 RBI, 120 R, 82 BB, 41 SB, .961 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown (1998, 2000-01) – 2B: 98, 3B: 14, SS: 13, 1B: 3; Listed as Starting SS in 1999
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2001
Nick McIntyre – 2000-03 (VOTE WINNER -- 44% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 208 GP, 201 GS, .320/.381/.455, 49 2B, 4 3B, 15 HR, 144 RBI, 132 R, 72 BB, 28 SB, .975 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown (Approx.) – 2B: 84, C: 55, LF: 26, RF: 21, DH: 12
• Notable: Drafted in 20th Round in 2003
• About the Winner: "The switch-hitting Lafayette native was a versatile player who performed well at several positions before settling at second base. He was a hard-nosed leader that was all hustle and gave 110 percent. I always figured he'd make a great coach when his professional career came to a close." – Carson Tucker, Purdue Public Address Announcer (2002-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Nick
Eric Osborn – 2004-07
• Stats: 188 GP, 177 GS, .281/.347/.384, 24 2B, 5 3B, 8 HR, 96 RBI, 71 R, 26 BB, 12 SB, .960 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – All 177 career starts at 2B
Eric Charles – 2008-12
• Stats: 216 GP, 200 GS, .345/.422/.452, 49 2B, 9 3B, 6 HR, 128 RBI, 178 R, 86 BB, 49 SB, .954 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – 2B: 198, 3B: 2
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2012; Drafted in 29th Round in 2012
Second Basemen to receive write-in votes on Google: Ryan Howe (2019-Present), Ben Wolgamot (2008-09), Cody Strong (2013-16), Dan Stahl (2006-07)
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Eric Wolfe – 2003-06
• Stats: 207 GP, 193 GS, .309/.378/.378, 26 2B, 4 3B, 4 HR, 91 RBI, 101 R, 52 BB, 14 SB, .997 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – 1B: 192, DH: 1
• Notable: 2005 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
Ryne White – 2006-08 (VOTE WINNER -- 60% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 167 GP, 167 GS, .379/.463/.592, 43 2B, 4 3B, 26 HR, 137 RBI, 134 R, 88 BB, 19 SB, .989 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – 1B: 110, LF: 25, CF: 25, DH: 7
• Notable: 3-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2007; Drafted in 4th Round in 2008
• About the Winner: "Ryne White had a pure lefty stroke, a thing of beauty. Yes, he could mash the baseball, but he could spray it to all fields, too. And if you're building a team, you want this baseball guy in the middle of your order." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up With Ryne
Kyle Wood – 2013-16
• Stats: 199 GP, 195 GS, .288/.405/.464, 42 2B, 2 3B, 26 HR, 110 RBI, 109 R, 87 BB, 10 SB, .991 FLD%
• Career Stats Breakdown – 1B: 147, DH: 35, P: 10, RF: 3
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten in 2016
Jacson McGowan – 2016-18
• Stats: 152 GP, 145 GS, .281/.373/.467, 30 2B, 3 3B, 21 HR, 118 RBI, 69 R, 76 BB, 6 SB, .982 FLD%
• Career Stats Breakdown – 1B: 110, 3B: 18, DH: 17
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team in 2018; Drafted in 11th Round in 2018
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
David Harrell – 2001-02
• Stats: 108 GP, 106 GS, .320/.394/.495, 24 2B, 1 3B, 14 HR, 77 RBI, 64 R, 45 BB, 12 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – C: 88, DH: 18
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten in 2001
Spencer Ingaldson – 2004-07 (VOTE WINNER -- 57% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 179 GP, 170 GS, .309/.378/.403, 37 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 68 RBI, 120 R, 53 BB, 15 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – C: 133, DH: 26, RF: 6, LF: 5
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2006
• About the Winner: "Spencer Ingaldson was such an atypical catcher, but it was those characteristics that served him so well as a Boilermaker. It's not often you see a switch-hitting backstop who can set the table at the top of the order, like Ingaldson did back then when frequently batting either leadoff or second ahead of run-producers like Ryne White and Dan Black; he was a real weapon. And Doug Schreiber could count on him to be in the lineup everyday, because when he needed a day off from behind the plate, he had the ability to go into the outfield (or DH) and still be a strength." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Spencer
Kevin Plawecki – 2010-12
• Stats: 168 GP, 166 GS, .348/.421/.516, 46 2B, 5 3B, 17 HR, 139 RBI, 136 R, 52 BB, 8 SB
• Career Stats Breakdown – C: 141, DH: 18, 1B: 7
• Notable: 2012 Big Ten Player of the Year & Tournament MOP; 2-Time First Team All-Big Ten; Big Leaguer
Nick Dalesandro – 2016-18
• Stats: 168 GP, 165 GS, .291/.365/.372, 30 2B, 3 3B, 5 HR, 102 RBI, 93 R, 72 BB, 42 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – C: 91, LF: 47, RF: 20, CF: 4, P: 4
• Notable: 2018 Third Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 10th Round in 2018
Catchers to receive write-in votes on Google: Jeff Mojzik (2004-07), Zac Fascia (2019-Present)
Series Info / Polling Results / Career Stats 2001-19 / Purdue Stats Page
| SERIES SCHEDULE & INFORMATION Vote on a New Category Daily Throughout May |
The 30 spots on the ballclub break down like this…
• 9 – Traditional Number of Batters in a Lineup: C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, LF, CF, RF, DH
• 10 – Pitchers: 5 Starters, 4 Relievers, 1 Utility
• 3 – Utility Position Players: Boilermakers that were legitimate starters at multiple positions
• 8 – At-Large Categories: Compiled in an effort to recognize additional deserving players
DAILY VOTING SCHEDULE & TOP VOTE-GETTERS
PART 1 – INFIELDERS
• Friday, May 1 – Catcher... Spencer Ingaldson (2004-07) /// Zoom Interview with Spence
• Saturday, May 2 – First Base... Ryne White (2006-08) /// Zoom Interview with Ryne
• Sunday, May 3 – Second Base... Nick McIntyre (2000-03) /// Zoom Interview with Nick
• Monday, May 4 – Third Base... Cameron Perkins (2010-12) /// Zoom Interview with Cam
• Tuesday, May 5 – Shortstop... Mitch Hilligoss (2004-06) /// Zoom Interview with Mitch
PART 2 – OUTFIELDERS, DH & UTILITY
• Wednesday, May 6 – Left Field... Stephen Talbott (2010-13) /// Zoom Interview with Steve
• Thursday, May 7 – Center Field... Kyle Johnson (2013-16) /// Zoom Interview with KJ
• Friday, May 8 – Right Field... Daniel Underwood (2000-03) /// Zoom Interview with Dan
• Saturday, May 9 – Designated Hitter... Drew Madia (2006-10) /// Zoom Interview with Drew
• Sunday, May 10 – Utility with Experience at Catcher... Dan Black (2007-09) /// Zoom Interview with Dan
• Monday, May 11 – Utility Outfielder... Brandon Haveman (2008-09) /// Zoom Interview with Brandon
• Tuesday, May 12 – Utility General Multi-Position... Evan Warden (2017-18) /// Zoom Interview with Evan
PART 3 – STARTING PITCHERS
• Wednesday, May 13 – RHP Starter Group 1... Matt Bischoff (2007-10) /// Zoom Interview with Matt
• Thursday, May 14 – RHP Starter Group 2... Joe Haase (2009-12) /// Zoom Interview with Joe
• Friday, May 15 – RHP Starter Group 3... Matt Morgan (2008-11) /// Zoom Interview with Matt
• Saturday, May 16 – RHP Starter Group 4... Robert Ramer (2010-13) /// Zoom Interview with Rob
• Sunday, May 17 – LHP Starter... Dave Gassner (1998-01) /// Zoom Interview with Dave
PART 4 – RELIEF PITCHERS
• Monday, May 18 – Closer... Ross Learnard (2017-18) /// Zoom Interview with Ross
• Tuesday, May 19 – RHP Reliever Group 1... Nick Wittgren (2011-12) /// Zoom Interview with Nick
• Wednesday, May 20 – RHP Reliever Group 2... Josh Lindblom (2007-08) /// Zoom Interview with Josh
• Thursday, May 21 – LHP Reliever... Blake Mascarello (2009-12) /// Zoom Interview with Blake
• Friday, May 22 – Utility Pitcher... Tanner Andrews (2015-18) /// Zoom Interview with Tanner
PART 5 – CHOOSE MORE DESERVING BOILERMAKERS
• Saturday, May 23 – Power Hitter... Kevin Plawecki (2010-12) /// Zoom Interview with Kevin
• Sunday, May 24 – Base Stealer... Harry Shipley (2015-18) /// Zoom Interview with Harry
• Monday, May 25 – Multi-Year All-Big Ten Performer... Nate Sickler (1998-01) /// Zoom Interview with Nate
• Tuesday, May 26 – 4-Year Starter... Kris Luce (1999-02) /// Zoom Interview with Kris
• Wednesday, May 27 – Selected in MLB Draft... Chadd Blasko (2000-02) /// Zoom Interview with Chadd
• Thursday, May 28 – Impact Transfer... Ben Wolgamot (2008-09) /// Zoom Interview with Ben
• Friday, May 29 – At-Large Position Player... Eric Charles (2008-12) /// Zoom Interview with Eric
• Saturday, May 30 – At-Large Pitcher... Trent Johnson (2018-Present) /// Zoom Interview with Trent
April 30 Introduction to the Series...
For Purdue baseball’s radio announcers, it has been a regular topic of conversation on road trips over the years – “who’s in your all-time Purdue lineup?” More specifically, “who would you select as the top Boilermakers from your years covering the team?”
This spring, unfortunately, provided an opportunity to expand the conversation into a real endeavor. The decision was made to focus on the first 20 years of this century. Throughout the month of May, PurdueSports.com is offering fans an opportunity to participate in the voting as we “Build A Ballclub” of the Boilermakers’ top performers since 2000.
Yearly positional breakdowns were analyzed and games started at specific positions compiled, producing a better sense of which candidates should be nominated at which positions. We’re aiming to have fans select 30 Boilermakers for this ballclub. Using Twitter and Google, there will be a chance to vote on a different position/category every day through May 30. Each daily vote will have four players to choose from.
Multiple longtime members of the gameday and support staff were consulted after compiling the list of potential candidates for each position/category. The Build A Ballclub series is sponsored by Franciscan Health.
Criteria for inclusion in the voting for this series…
• A Boilermaker had to be at least a 2-year letter-winner.
• A Boilermaker had to play at least 2 seasons in the 2000s (2000-01) to be eligible for consideration. For players who were upperclassmen from 2000 to 2001, their numbers from 1998 to 1999 are also included in their career stats.
More Guidelines…
• Once a player is voted onto the team, he will not be candidate again in a subsequent vote that he could have been considered for.
• Players can be candidates for multiple votes. This mostly applies to pitchers, utility players and the at-large categories. However, players are only eligible for one of the utility categories.
• Voting for each position/category will last for 24 hours on Twitter and approximately the same length of time on Google. Totals will be calculated and positional winners will be listed on this page throughout the month.
• Career statistics, a breakdown of career starts by position (excluding pitchers), and notables like All-Big Ten honors will be listed under each candidate's name.
• When organizing right-handed starting pitchers into groups of four for the daily voting, an effort was made to limit the number of multi-year teammates in the same group.
• The utility pitcher category is defined as Boilermakers that made a minimum 30% and a maximum 70% of their appearances as a starter.
• The utility outfielder category is defined as Boilermakers that made at least 10 career starts at each of the three outfield positions.
Changes from 2000 to 2020 worth consideration…
• The current BBCOR standard on all bats was adopted by the NCAA prior to the start of the 2011 season. The BBCOR standard effectively requires non-wood bats (metal & composite) to produce batted ball speeds no greater than wood.
• Prior to the 2015 season, the NCAA made a change to the flat-seam ball also utilized by Major League Baseball. Due to a lower drag coefficient, a flat-seam ball travels farther in the air when well hit than its raised-seam counterpart.
• Through the end of the 2008 season, Big Ten play featured four-game weekend series. Saturday doubleheaders consisted of two seven-inning games. Eight conference weekends have remained a constant. However, from 2000 to 2008, Purdue’s schedule featured 32 Big Ten games and fewer non-conference midweek dates while 2009 to present has featured a 24-game league slate and more midweek non-conference dates.
• Purdue played its home games at Lambert Field from 1965 to 2012 and opened Alexander Field in March 2013.
-- Lambert Field Dimensions: 340 to LF, 375 to Power Alleys, 408 to CF, 340 to RF
-- Alexander Field Dimensions: 340 to LF, 368 to Power Alleys, 408 to CF, 330 to RF
– POLLING RESULTS –
| FRIDAY'S CATEGORY & CANDIDATES May 30 – At-Large Pitcher |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Mitch Pruemer – 2002-05 (Redshirted in 2004)
• Stats: 38 App, 37 GS, 228 IP, 265 H (10.5 H/9), 47 BB, 148 K (5.8 K/9), 4.22 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 18-11 W-L, 3.1 K/BB
• Notable: 2005 Second Team All-Big Ten
• Opening Day Starter in 2003; 3-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 22 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Lance Breedlove – 2011-12
• Stats: 40 App, 20 GS, 146 IP, 144 H (8.9 H/9), 27 BB, 109 K (6.7 K/9), 3.39 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 11-7 W-L, 2 Saves, 4.0 K/BB
• Notable: 2012 Second Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 23rd Round in 2012
• Member of Weekend Rotation in 2012; 9 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Bo Hofstra – 2018-Present
• Stats: 57 App, 3 GS, 101 1/3 IP, 89 H (7.9 H/9), 43 BB, 104 K (9.2 K/9), 3.46 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 7-6 W-L, 11 Saves, 2.4 K/BB
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten in 2019
• Primary Closer in 2019 & Early in 2020; Freshman Record 28 Appearances in 2018
Trent Johnson – 2018-Present (VOTE WINNER -- 40% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 44 App, 17 GS, 116 IP, 75 H (5.8 H/9), 58 BB, 125 K (9.7 K/9), 2.56 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 7-5 W-L, 1 Save, 2.2 K/BB
• Notable: Big Ten All-Freshman Team Starting Pitcher in 2018
• Opening Day Starter in 2020; 1 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation Plus Early in 2020; 9 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• About the Winner: "In his three years, Trent Johnson has proven to be able to fill any number of roles. Why? A devastating slider that is unhittable for most. Combine that with a work ethic that has helped him steadily improve and a competitive fire wanted in a No. 1 and it's easy to see why he's been so successful. And his best year is ahead." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Trent
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: Kevin Cahill (2007-10)
| FRIDAY'S CATEGORY & CANDIDATES May 29 – At-Large Hitter |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Eric Charles (2B) – 2008-12 (VOTE WINNER -- 46% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 216 GP, 200 GS, .345/.422/.452, 276 H, 49 2B, 9 3B, 6 HR, 128 RBI, 178 R, 86 BB, 49 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – 2B: 198, 3B: 2
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2012; Drafted in 29th Round in 2012
• About the Winner: "In my mind Eric Charles was the most important player on the 2012 Big Ten championship team. He did whatever it took for his team to win. He was so fun to watch play. The only person who might not have liked his style of play was the person who had to clean his uniform." – Dave Wegiel Jr., Purdue Photographer (2006-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Eric
Tyler Spillner (OF) – 2009-12
• Stats: 215 GP, 191 GS, .300/.389/.409, 242 H, 47 2B, 10 3B, 7 HR, 110 RBI, 162 R, 107 BB, 41 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – CF: 103, LF: 72, RF: 11, DH: 5
• Notable: 2011 Second Team All-Big Ten & All-Big Ten Tournament Team
Jacson McGowan (1B) – 2016-18
• Stats: 152 GP, 145 GS, .281/.373/.467, 149 H, 30 2B, 3 3B, 21 HR, 118 RBI, 69 R, 76 BB, 6 SB
• Career Stats Breakdown – 1B: 110, 3B: 18, DH: 17
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team in 2018; Drafted in 11th Round in 2018
Skyler Hunter (OF) – 2017-Present
• Stats: 177 GP, 176 GS, .321/.391/.407, 221 H, 37 2B, 11 3B, 1 HR, 100 RBI, 122 R, 51 BB, 27 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – All 176 Starts in CF
• Notable: 2018 Big Ten All-Tournament Team, 2017 Big Ten All-Freshman Team
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: Mike Duursma (2000-01)
| THURSDAY'S CATEGORY & CANDIDATES May 28 – Impact Transfer |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Ben Quick (RHP) – 2000-01
• Stats: 27 App, 27 GS, 190 IP, 184 H (8.7 H/9), 54 BB, 143 K (6.8 K/9), 4.17 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 12-9 W-L, 2.6 K/BB
• Notable: 2-Time Second Team All-Big Ten; Pitched Professionally in MiLB
• Opening Day Starter in 2001; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 14 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Mike Duursma (SS) – 2000-01
• Stats: 113 GP, 113 GS, .283/.373/.374, 18 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR, 49 RBI, 59 R, 37 BB, 11 SB, .940 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown: Started All 56 Games at SS in 2001; Started all but 1 Game in 2000
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2001; Olympian in 2008 as Member of Dutch National Team; Played Professionally in the Netherlands
Mike Coles (OF) – 2004-05
• Stats: 105 GP, 101 GS, .297/.367/.451, 22 2B, 5 3B, 9 HR, 43 RBI, 69 R, 34 BB, 23 SB, .959 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – CF: 95, DH: 6
• Notable: Played Professionally for 8+ Seasons in Indie Ball
Ben Wolgamot (2B/OF) – 2008-09 (VOTE WINNER -- 47% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 88 GP, 77 GS, .311/.411/.393, 13 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 46 RBI, 66 R, 41 BB, 16 SB, .972 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – 2B: 61, LF: 16
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2008
• About the Winner: "In 2008, Purdue needed an impactful influx of talent and perhaps more importantly, leadership and maturity. The Boilermakers found all three in Ben Wolgamot. A steady, workmanlike defender, so typical of Doug Schreiber second basemen, Wolgamot impressed at the plate too with his ability get on base and advance runners. He was just so integral to Purdue's improvement from 2007 to 2008, rising from 11-20 to 21-10 in the Big Ten." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Ben
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: David Miller (2011-12) & Patrick J. Smith (2018-19)
| WEDNESDAY'S CATEGORY & CANDIDATES May 27 – MLB Draft Pick |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Chadd Blasko (RHP) – 2000-02 (VOTE WINNER -- 58% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 41 App, 27 GS, 207 1/3 IP, 211 H (9.2 H/9), 63 BB, 156 K (6.8 K/9), 3.47 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 15-10 W-L, 2.5 K/BB
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2002; Drafted 36th Overall in 2002
• Opening Day Starter in 2002; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 14 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• About the Winner: "When Chadd Blasko took the ball on Fridays, it was a must-see event. You always felt like you were potentially in store to witness something great. Obviously that word had spread as well because a Blasko start was never short of MLB scouts wrapped around the fencing of Lambert Field. He was another high-character guy from that era. I still have his Chicago Cubs baseball card." – Carson Tucker, Purdue Public Address Announcer (2002-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Chadd
Scott Byrnes (RHP) – 2002-05
• Stats: 51 App, 46 GS, 271 IP, 313 H (10.4 H/9), 79 BB, 211 K (7.0 K/9), 4.75 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 15-20 W-L, 2.7 K/BB
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2005; Drafted in 28th Round in 2005
• Opening Day Starter in 2004 & 2005; 3 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 28 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Chris Toneguzzi (RHP) – 2003-06
• Stats: 79 App, 23 GS, 175 1/3 IP, 202 H (10.4 H/9), 63 BB, 147 K (7.5 K/9), 4.16 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 15-9 W-L, 12 Saves, 2.3 K/BB
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2006; Drafted in 13th Round in 2006
• Part of Weekend Rotation as Underclassman, Primary Closer as Upperclassman; 16 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Jay Buente (RHP) – 2003-06
• Stats: 59 App, 19 GS, 179 1/3 IP, 197 H (9.9 H/9), 58 BB, 152 K (7.6 K/9), 4.82 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 10-8 W-L, 2.6 K/BB
• Notable: Drafted in 14th Round in 2006, Big Leaguer
• Opening Day Starter in 2006; Member of Weekend Rotation in 2006; 7 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: Patrick J. Smith (2018-19)
| TUESDAY'S CATEGORY & CANDIDATES May 26 – 4-Year Starter |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Kris Luce (1B) – 1999-02 (VOTE WINNER -- 43% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 203 GP, 194 GS, .296/.390/.420, 194 H, 42 2B, 3 3B, 11 HR, 93 RBI, 100 R, 87 BB, 13 SB, .981 FLD%
• Yearly Starts Breakdown – 1999: 30, 2000: 54, 2001: 56, 2002: 54
• Career Starts Breakdown (2001-02) – Started all 110 games as upperclassman at 1B; Also Played Some 3B as a Freshman
• About the Winner: "Kris Luce was the ultimate grinder. Offensively, he had a contact-oriented line drive approach and always seem to have a flair for the dramatic. Kris was very athletic with really good feet and soft hands around the bag at first, which made him an infielder's dream. He was a great teammate and one of those guys who got after it everyday!" – Chris Walker, Purdue Outfielder (1997-00)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Kris
John Hunter (DH/3B/1B) – 2003-06
• Stats: 189 GP, 178 GS, .300/.369/.426, 190 H, 31 2B, 2 3B, 15 HR, 122 RBI, 73 R, 36 BB, 2 SB, .931 FLD%
• Yearly Starts Breakdown – 2003: 25, 2004: 43, 2005: 53, 2006: 57
• Career Starts Breakdown – DH: 91, 3B: 65, 1B: 22
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, Second Team in 2005 & Third Team in 2004
Eric Charles (2B) – 2008-12
• 216 GP, 200 GS, .345/.422/.452, 276 H, 49 2B, 9 3B, 6 HR, 128 RBI, 178 R, 86 BB, 49 SB, .954 FLD%
• Yearly Starts Breakdown – 2008: 0, 2009: 37, 2010: 49, 2011: 57, 2012: 57
• Career Starts Breakdown – 2B: 198, 3B: 2
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2012; Drafted in 29th Round in 2012
Skyler Hunter (OF) – 2017-Present
• Stats: 177 GP, 176 GS, .321/.391/.407, 221 H, 37 2B, 11 3B, 1 HR, 100 RBI, 122 R, 51 BB, 27 SB, .965 FLD%
• Yearly Starts Breakdown – 2017: 53, 2018: 59, 2019: 50, 2020: 14
• Career Starts Breakdown – All 176 Starts in CF
• Notable: 2018 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
| MONDAY'S CATEGORY & CANDIDATES May 25 – Multi-Year All-Big Ten Honoree |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Nate Sickler (OF/2B) – 1998-01 (VOTE WINNER -- 65% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 203 GP, 194 GS, .323/.397/.565, 59 2B, 7 3B, 32 HR, 149 RBI, 166 R, 62 BB, 34 SB, .990 FLD%
• All-Big Ten Honors: First Team in 2001, Second Team in 2000
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3-Year Starter in CF, Made 26 of 28 Starts at 2nd in 1998
• Notable: Big Ten All-Tournament Team in 2000
• About the Winner: "Nate Sickler was one of the best center fielders I played with, even through pro ball. His first-jump instincts were comparable to any MLB-caliber player. He played half his senior year with a broken foot. The 2002 season, especially when we had Chadd Blasko on the mound, brought scouts to Purdue and got guys like me drafted. But that was after Nate had graduated. He should have been a top 15 round draft pick even as a senior sign." – Simon Klink, Purdue Third Baseman/DH (2001-04)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Nate
Ben Quick (RHP) – 2000-01
• Stats: 27 App, 27 GS, 190 IP, 184 H (8.7 H/9), 54 BB, 143 K (6.8 K/9), 4.17 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 12-9 W-L, 2.6 K/BB
• All-Big Ten Honors: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2000 & 2001
• Opening Day Starter in 2001; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 14 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• Notable: Pitched Professionally in MiLB
Simon Klink (3B/DH) – 2001-04
• Stats: 171 GP, 143 GS, .275/.368/.407, 43 2B, 6 3B, 4 HR, 73 RBI, 78 R, 54 BB, 7 SB, .915 FLD%
• All-Big Ten Honors: Second Team in 2004, Third Team in 2003
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3B: 113, DH: 30
• Notable: Drafted in in 21st Round in 2004
Barrett Serrato (OF/SS/3B) – 2009-12
• Stats: 177 GP, 151 GS, .309/.390/.416, 32 2B, 4 3B, 8 HR, 117 RBI, 116 R, 78 BB, 15 SB, .902 FLD%
• All-Big Ten Honors: First Team in 2011, Second Team in 2012
• Career Starts Breakdown – RF: 80, SS: 41, 3B: 18, DH: 12
• Notable: 2012 Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 30th Round in 2012
| SUNDAY'S CATEGORY & CANDIDATES May 24 – Base Stealer |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
David Blomberg (2B) – 1998-01
• Stats: 183 GP, 168 GS, .311/.396/.401, 37 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 74 RBI, 120 R, 82 BB, 41-49 SB (84%, .224 SB/G)
• Yearly SB Breakdown – 1998: 1-2, 1999: 3-5, 2000: 19-21, 2001: 18-22
• Career Starts Breakdown (1998, 2000-01) – 2B: 98, 3B: 14, SS: 13, 1B: 3; Listed as Starting SS in 1999
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2001
Eric Charles (2B) – 2008-12
• Stats: 216 GP, 200 GS, .345/.422/.452, 49 2B, 9 3B, 6 HR, 128 RBI, 178 R, 86 BB, 49-68 SB (72%, .227 SB/G)
• Yearly SB Breakdown – 2008: NA, 2009: 7-11, 2010: 15-22, 2011: 11-15, 2012: 16-20
• Career Starts Breakdown – 2B: 198, 3B: 2
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2012; Drafted in 29th Round in 2012
Harry Shipley (SS) – 2015-18 (VOTE WINNER -- 30% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 222 GP, 222 GS, .256/.396/.307, 25 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 77 RBI, 138 R, 100 BB, 51-68 SB (75%, .230 SB/G)
• Yearly SB Breakdown – 2015: 4-7, 2016: 7-7, 2017: 24-31, 2018: 16-23
• Career Starts Breakdown – Made all 222 starts at SS
• Notable: 2018 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
• About the Winner: "He showed up for work every day, missing only one game over four years. Shipley gave maximum effort and just played the game the right way every day. He never complained and was the rare player who enjoyed playing defense more than hitting. You want your kids to grow up to be like Ship, every day." – Rob Blackman, Purdue Radio Announcer (2009-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Harry
Nick Dalesandro (C/OF) – 2016-18
• Stats: 168 GP, 165 GS, .291/.365/.372, 30 2B, 3 3B, 5 HR, 102 RBI, 93 R, 72 BB, 42-47 SB (89%, .250 SB/G)
• Yearly SB Breakdown – 2016: 2-3, 2017: 13-14, 2018: 27-30
• Career Starts Breakdown – C: 91, LF: 47, RF: 20, CF: 4, P: 4
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team in 2018; Drafted in 10th Round in 2018
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: Jon Moore (2007-10)
| SATURDAY'S CATEGORY & CANDIDATES May 22 – Power Hitter |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Nate Sickler (OF/2B) – 1998-01
• Stats: 203 GP, 194 GS, .323/.397/.565, 59 2B, 7 3B, 32 HR, 149 RBI, 166 R, 62 BB, 34 SB
• Yearly HR Breakdown – 1998: 3, 1999: 11, 2000: 10, 2001: 8
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3-Year Starter in CF, Made 26 of His 28 Starts at 2nd in 1998
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2001; 2000 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
Kevin Plawecki (C) – 2010-12 (VOTE WINNER -- 50% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 168 GP, 166 GS, .348/.421/.516, 46 2B, 5 3B, 17 HR, 139 RBI, 136 R, 52 BB, 8 SB
• Yearly HR Breakdown – 2010: 8, 2011: 2, 2012: 7
• Career Starts Breakdown – C: 141, DH: 18, 1B: 7
• Notable: 2012 Big Ten Player of the Year & Tournament MOP; 2-Time First Team All-Big Ten; Big Leaguer
• About the Winner: "Kevin Plawecki was a professional before he was a professional, carrying himself with a maturity at Purdue that's rarely seen in collegians. That leadership – and his obvious skill – was a catalyst for the Boilermakers in their 2012 Big Ten championships. Plawecki, who Doug Schreiber trusted to call his own game behind the plate, was a perfect middle-of-the-order bat, with an ability to nearly always put the ball in play and often do so with power." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Kevin
Kyle Wood (1B) – 2013-16
• Stats: 199 GP, 195 GS, .288/.405/.464, 42 2B, 2 3B, 26 HR, 110 RBI, 109 R, 87 BB, 10 SB
• Yearly HR Breakdown – 2013: 5, 2014: 3, 2015: 6, 2016: 12
• Career Starts Breakdown – 1B: 147, DH: 35, P: 10, RF: 3
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten in 2016
Jacson McGowan (1B) – 2016-18
• Stats: 152 GP, 145 GS, .281/.373/.467, 30 2B, 3 3B, 21 HR, 118 RBI, 69 R, 76 BB, 6 SB
• Yearly HR Breakdown – 2016: 0, 2017: 8, 2018: 13
• Career Starts Breakdown – 1B: 110, 3B: 18, DH: 17
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team in 2018; Drafted in 11th Round in 2018
| FRIDAY'S CATEGORY & CANDIDATES May 22 – Utility Pitcher (Min. 30%, Max. 70% of Appearances as Starter) |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Chadd Blasko (RHP) – 2000-02
• Stats: 41 App, 27 GS, 207 1/3 IP, 211 H (9.2 H/9), 63 BB, 156 K (6.8 K/9), 3.47 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 15-10 W-L, 2.5 K/BB
• 66% of Career Appearances as a Starter
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2002; Drafted 36th Overall in 2002
• Opening Day Starter in 2002; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 14 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Lance Breedlove (RHP) – 2011-12
• Stats: 40 App, 20 GS, 146 IP, 144 H (8.9 H/9), 27 BB, 109 K (6.7 K/9), 3.39 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 11-7 W-L, 2 Saves, 4.0 K/BB
• 50% of Career Appearances as a Starter
• Notable: 2012 Second Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 23rd Round in 2012
• Member of Weekend Rotation in 2012; 9 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Tanner Andrews (RHP) – 2015-18 (VOTE WINNER -- 43% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 60 App, 38 GS, 258 2/3 IP, 253 H (8.8 H/9), 120 BB, 184 K (6.4 K/9), 3.69 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 17-15 W-L, 1 Save, 1.5 K/BB
• 63% of Career Appearances as a Starter
• Notable: 2018 Third Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 10th Round in 2018
• Opening Day Starter in 2016, 2017 & 2018; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 17 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• About the Winner: "Tanner Andrews was the ace of the pitching staff a team needs to have success in the Big Ten. When he took the mound on Friday, you knew that you had a great chance to win. He helped lead the program's big turnaround in 2017 and was a big reason that Purdue made it back to an NCAA Regional his senior season." – Dave Wegiel Jr., Purdue Photographer (2006-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Tanner
Trent Johnson (RHP) – 2018-Present
• Stats: 44 App, 17 GS, 116 IP, 75 H (5.8 H/9), 58 BB, 125 K (9.7 K/9), 2.56 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 7-5 W-L, 1 Save, 2.2 K/BB
• 39% of Career Appearances as a Starter
• Opening Day Starter in 2020; 1 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation Plus Early in 2020; 9 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: Patrick J. Smith (2018-19) & Brian Karpel (2002-04)
| THURSDAY'S POSITION & CANDIDATES May 21 – LHP Reliever |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Brian Karpel – 2002-04 (Redshirted in 2003)
• Stats: 30 App, 12 GS, 100 IP, 101 H (9.1 H/9), 31 BB, 51 K (4.59 K/9), 4.95 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 8-7 W-L, 1.6 K/BB
Andy Loomis – 2007-2008
• Stats: 40 App, 1 GS, 44 1/3 IP, 46 H (9.3 H/9), 11 BB, 41 K (8.3 K/9), 2.84 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 4-1 W-L
• Notable: Drafted in 16th Round in 2008
Blake Mascarello – 2009-12 (VOTE WINNER -- 38% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 73 App, 8 GS, 164 IP, 165 H (9.1 H/9), 42 BB, 126 K (6.9 K/9), 3.51 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 11-8 W-L, 4 Saves, 3.0 K/BB
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2012; Pitched Professionally in MiLB
• About the Winner: “All 4 years, Mascarello was a guy Coach Schreiber could count on to get it done on the mound, regardless of the situation. Whether it was a spot start, middle relief, as a lefty specialist, or closing out a victory – Blake was ready. He was as important as anyone on the 2012 Big Ten championship team. He pitched so well that season, putting up a sub-2.00 ERA while throwing over 70 innings as the perfect bridge between the starters and closer Nick Wittgren.” – Drew Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2006-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Blake
Matt Moore – 2018-Present
• Stats: 44 App, 41 1/3 IP, 36 H (7.8 H/9), 23 BB, 49 K (10.7 K/9), 4.14 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 5-0 W-L, 1 Save, 2.1 K/BB
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: Ban Kaebisch (1998-01) & Patrick J. Smith (2018-19)
| WEDNESDAY'S POSITION & CANDIDATES May 20 – RHP Reliever Group 2 (of 2) |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Jason Driscoll – 2003-04
• Stats: 51 App, 5 GS, 86 2/3 IP, 91 H (9.4 H/9), 33 BB, 55 K (5.7 K/9), 4.36 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 6-6 W-L, 8 Saves, 1.7 K/BB
Chris Toneguzzi – 2003-06
• Stats: 79 App, 23 GS, 175 1/3 IP, 202 H (10.4 H/9), 63 BB, 147 K (7.5 K/9), 4.16 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 15-9 W-L, 12 Saves, 2.3 K/BB
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2006; Drafted in 13th Round in 2006
Josh Lindblom – 2007-08 (VOTE WINNER -- 36% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 47 App, 9 GS, 97 1/3 IP, 103 H (9.5 H/9), 19 BB, 95 K (8.8 K/9), 3.79 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 4-6 W-L, 13 Saves, 5.0 K/BB
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2008; Drafted in 2nd Round in 2008, Big Leaguer
• About the Winner: "I first met Josh when he was 15 years old and even then it was apparent he was destined for greatness. He has achieved it and then some both on and off the field. He threw so hard we actually created a hand signal system where I'd relay velocities from the MLB scouts' radar guns over to Kyle on the radio. He'd make you laugh not only overpowering batters with the 98-99 mph heat, but also while portraying "upside down man" during rain delays." – Carson Tucker, Purdue Public Address Announcer (2002-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Josh
Bo Hofstra – 2018-Present
• Stats: 57 App, 3 GS, 101 1/3 IP, 89 H (7.9 H/9), 43 BB, 104 K (9.2 K/9), 3.46 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 7-6 W-L, 11 Saves, 2.4 K/BB
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten in 2019
| TUESDAY'S POSITION & CANDIDATES May 19 – RHP Reliever Group 1 (of 2) |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Trae Dauby – 2003-06
• Stats: 88 App, 5 GS, 162 2/3 IP, 166 H (9.2 H/9), 70 BB, 127 K (7.0 K/9), 3.49 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 12-14 W-L, 6 Saves, 1.8 K/BB
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2004
Nick Wittgren – 2011-12 (VOTE WINNER -- 67% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 55 App, 1 GS, 92 IP, 82 H (8.0 H/9), 22 BB, 94 K (9.2 K/9), 2.54 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 5-3 W-L, 22 Saves, 4.3 K/BB
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including Second Team in 2011; Drafted in 9th Round in 2012, Big Leaguer
• About the Winner: "When Nick Wittgren took the mound, it was very, very likely that Purdue was going to win. Deadly efficient, Wittgren could mow batters down, striking them out or inducing weak contact. And he was versatile as a closer too, able to stretch out for three innings if needed. He had the moxie a team wants in a closer, aggressive and attacking." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Nick
Joe Eichmann – 2012-15
• Stats: 63 App, 1 GS, 92 IP, 91 H (8.96 H/9), 56 BB, 83 K (8.1 K/9), 4.11 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 4-6 W-L, 2 Saves, 1.5 K/BB
Dalton Parker – 2017-Present
• Stats: 49 App, 4 GS, 100 2/3 IP, 83 H (7.4 H/9), 48 BB, 84 K (7.5 K/9), 4.11 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 8-6 W-L, 6 Saves, 1.8 K/BB
| MONDAY'S CATEGORY & CANDIDATES May 18 – Closer |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Chris Toneguzzi (RHP) – 2003-06
• 79 App, 23 GS, 175 1/3 IP, 202 H (10.4 H/9), 63 BB, 147 K (7.5 K/9), 4.16 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 15-9 W-L, 12 Saves, 2.3 K/BB
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2006; Drafted in 13th Round in 2006
Josh Lindblom (RHP) – 2007-08
• 47 App, 9 GS, 97 1/3 IP, 103 H (9.5 H/9), 19 BB, 95 K (8.8 K/9), 3.79 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 4-6 W-L, 13 Saves, 5.0 K/BB
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2008; Drafted in 2nd Round in 2008, Big Leaguer
Nick Wittgren (RHP) – 2011-12
• 55 App, 1 GS, 92 IP, 82 H (8.0 H/9), 22 BB, 94 K (9.2 K/9), 2.54 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 5-3 W-L, 22 Saves, 4.3 K/BB
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including Second Team in 2011; Drafted in 9th Round in 2012, Big Leaguer
Ross Learnard (LHP) – 2017-18 (VOTE WINNER -- 48% Across Twitter & Google)
• 56 App, 81 IP, 61 H (6.8 H/9), 18 BB, 70 K (7.8 K/9), 1.78 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 8-2 W-L, 19 Saves, 3.9 K/BB
• Notable: 2-Time All-American; Third Team All-Big Ten in 2018
• About the Winner: "Mr. Reliable reminded us that pitching is an art form and that you don't have to throw 95mph to get guys out. Ross overpowered no one. He outwitted everyone. His style and durability allowed him to close out multiple wins in the same weekend, including all three victories in sweeps of Maryland and Michigan as a senior." – Rob Blackman, Purdue Radio Announcer (2009-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Ross
| SUNDAY'S POSITION & CANDIDATES May 17 – LHP Starter |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Dave Gassner – 1998-01 (VOTE WINNER -- 64% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 59 App, 40 GS, 280 IP, 318 H (10.2 H/9), 93 BB, 218 K (7.0 K/9), 4.98 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 17-19 W-L, 3.0 K/BB
• Notable: 2001 First Team All-Big Ten & 2000 Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 24th Round in 2001, Big Leaguer
• 3-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 24 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• About the Winner: "Dave was the ultimate competitor, a phenomenal teammate and a joy to work with. His fastball-changeup mix was devastating to hitters. Of his many outstanding outings, his complete-game win vs. Minnesota at the 2000 Big Ten Tournament and watching him make his MLB debut are two of my favorites. It's a well-deserved honor for a great Boilermaker. When you need a 2-0 changeup in crunch time, call Dave!!" – Gary Adcock, Purdue Pitching Coach (1999-2000) & Cal Baptist Head Coach (2004-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Dave
Brent Coudron – 2002-06 (Redshirted in 2004)
• Stats: 55 App, 26 GS, 177 1/3 IP, 215 H (10.9 H/9), 60 BB, 119 K (6.0 K/9), 5.79 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 13-16 W-L, 3 Saves, 2.0 K/BB
• Notable: 2005 Third Team All-Big Ten; 2002 Freshman All-American
• 2 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 18 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Matt Jansen – 2007-10
• Stats: 64 App, 35 GS, 206 2/3 IP, 249 H (10.9 H/9), 99 BB, 156 K (6.8 K/9), 5.66 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 10-18 W-L, 1.6 K/BB
• Notable: 2008 Third Team All-Big Ten; Drafted in 43rd Round in 2009
• 2 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 20 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Jordan Minch – 2013-14
• Stats: 30 App, 28 GS, 168 IP, 194 H (10.4 H/9), 71 BB, 115 K (6.2 K/9), 5.36 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 6-12 W-L, 1.6 K/BB
• Notable: Drafted in 35th Round in 2014
• Opening Day Starter in 2014; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 16 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: Blake Mascarello (2009-12)
| SATURDAY'S POSITION & CANDIDATES May 16 – RHP Starter Group 4 (of 4) |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Ben Quick – 2000-01
• Stats: 27 App, 27 GS, 190 IP, 184 H (8.7 H/9), 54 BB, 143 K (6.8 K/9), 4.17 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 12-9 W-L, 2.6 K/BB
• Notable: 2-Time Second Team All-Big Ten; Pitched Professionally in MiLB
• Opening Day Starter in 2001; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 14 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Robert Ramer – 2010-13 (VOTE WINNER -- 44% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 50 App, 32 GS, 202 2/3 IP, 233 H (10.3 H/9), 33 BB, 113 K (5.0 K/9), 4.17 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 16-6 W-L, 2 Saves, 3.4 K/BB
• Notable: Pitched Professionally in MiLB & Indie Ball
• Member of Weekend Rotation in 2013; 9 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• About the Winner: "Robert Ramer's consistency during the 2011 and 2012 seasons earned him the trust of coach Doug Schreiber. So much so that he got the call twice in the 2012 postseason, starting the Big Ten Tournament championship game and the NCAA Regional matchup vs. Kentucky. Ramer was a master of the zone, not only throwing strikes but throwing them right where he wanted. And the line in his final career start in 2013: 10 2/3 innings, 2 runs, 8 Ks. Incredible." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Rob
Tanner Andrews – 2015-18
• Stats: 60 App, 38 GS, 258 2/3 IP, 253 H (8.8 H/9), 120 BB, 184 K (6.4 K/9), 3.69 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 17-15 W-L, 1 Save, 1.5 K/BB
• Notable: 2018 Third Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 10th Round in 2018
• Opening Day Starter in 2016, 2017 & 2018; 2 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 17 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Trent Johnson – 2018-Present
• Stats: 44 App, 17 GS, 116 IP, 75 H (5.8 H/9), 58 BB, 125 K (9.7 K/9), 2.56 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 7-5 W-L, 1 Save, 2.2 K/BB
• Opening Day Starter in 2020; 1 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation Plus Early in 2020; 9 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
| FRIDAY'S POSITION & CANDIDATES May 15 – RHP Starter Group 3 (of 4) |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Chadd Blasko – 2000-02
• Stats: 41 App, 27 GS, 207 1/3 IP, 211 H (9.2 H/9), 63 BB, 156 K (6.8 K/9), 3.47 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 15-10 W-L, 2.5 K/BB
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2002; Drafted 36th Overall in 2002
• Opening Day Starter in 2002; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 14 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Jay Buente – 2003-06
• Stats: 59 App, 19 GS, 179 1/3 IP, 197 H (9.9 H/9), 58 BB, 152 K (7.6 K/9), 4.82 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 10-8 W-L, 2.6 K/BB
• Notable: Drafted in 14th Round in 2006, Big Leaguer
• Opening Day Starter in 2006; Member of Weekend Rotation in 2006; 7 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Matt Morgan – 2008-11 (VOTE WINNER -- 42% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 53 App, 36 GS, 244 2/3 IP, 275 H (10.1 H/9), 85 BB, 218 K (8.0 K/9), 4.82 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 16-9 W-L, 2.6 K/BB
• Opening Day Starter in 2011; 3-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 19 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• About the Winner: "Matt Morgan was as crafty as they come, a wizard on the mound. When the breaking ball was on point, as it often was, he confounded hitters. And I've never seen a better pick-off move by a right-hander and never again will." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Matt
Lance Breedlove – 2011-12
• Stats: 40 App, 20 GS, 146 IP, 144 H (8.9 H/9), 27 BB, 109 K (6.7 K/9), 3.39 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 11-7 W-L, 2 Saves, 4.0 K/BB
• Notable: 2012 Second Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 23rd Round in 2012
• Member of Weekend Rotation in 2012; 9 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
| THURSDAY'S POSITION & CANDIDATES May 14 – RHP Starter Group 2 (of 4) |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Scott Byrnes – 2002-05
• Stats: 51 App, 46 GS, 271 IP, 313 H (10.4 H/9), 79 BB, 211 K (7.0 K/9), 4.75 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 15-20 W-L, 2.7 K/BB
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2005; Drafted in 28th Round in 2005
• Opening Day Starter in 2004 & 2005; 3 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 28 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Ricky Heines – 2006-07
• Stats: 28 App, 25 GS, 138 1/3 IP, 162 H (10.5 H/9), 54 BB, 90 K (5.9 K/9), 4.75 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 11-10 W-L, 1.67 K/BB
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten in 2006
• 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 16 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Joe Haase – 2009-12 (VOTE WINNER -- 42% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 64 App, 29 GS, 234 2/3 IP, 261 H (10.0 H/9), 59 BB, 150 K (5.8 K/9), 3.61 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 19-8 W-L, 2 Saves, 2.5 K/BB
• Notable: 2012 Big Ten Pitcher of the Year & First Team All-Big Ten
• Opening Day Starter in 2012; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 16 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• About the Winner: "Purdue might never again see a pitcher as reliable as Joe Haase was during the Big Ten championship season. Not blessed with an overwhelming fastball, Haase won by outsmarting and outworking his opponents, changing speeds and hitting locations. He's a winner, plain and simple." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Joe
Matt Frawley – 2014-16
• Stats: 41 App, 21 GS, 144 2/3 IP, 149 H (9.3 H/9), 60 BB, 102 K (6.3 K/9), 4.35 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 3-14 W-L, 2 Saves, 1.7 K/BB
• Notable: Drafted in 17th Round in 2016
• 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 14 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
| WEDNESDAY'S POSITION & CANDIDATES May 13 – RHP Starter Group 1 (of 4) |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Mitch Pruemer – 2002-05 (Redshirted in 2004)
• Stats: 38 App, 37 GS, 228 IP, 265 H (10.5 H/9), 47 BB, 148 K (5.8 K/9), 4.22 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 18-11 W-L, 3.1 K/BB
• Notable: 2005 Second Team All-Big Ten
• Opening Day Starter in 2003; 3-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 22 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Dan Sattler – 2004-07
• Stats: 50 App, 41 GS, 221 1/3 IP, 252 H (10.2 H/9), 95 BB, 151 K (6.1 K/9), 4.39 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 12-18 W-L, 1.6 K/BB
• Notable: 2006 Third Team All-Big Ten; Drafted in 44th Round in 2006
• 4-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 26 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
Matt Bischoff – 2007-10 (VOTE WINNER -- 75% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 55 App, 47 GS, 323 1/3 IP, 333 H (9.3 H/9), 69 BB, 291 K (8.1 K/9), 3.98 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 23-12 W-L, 2 Saves, 4.2 K/BB
• Notable: 4-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2008 & 2010; 2007 Big Freshman of the Year; Drafted in 2008 & 2010
• Opening Day Starter in 2008, 2009 & 2010; 3 ½-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 28 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
• About the Winner: "To me, there was nothing more exciting than watching Matt Bischoff strike out 10+ on a Friday. You don't need to be 6-foot-4 to be overpowering and Matt proved this each week. When he pitched it felt like he was in control of every aspect of the game. You knew exactly what you were going to get every time out – quality innings, a lot of strikeouts, and a W." – Drew Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2006-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Matt
Brad Schreiber – 2010-13 (Redshirted in 2012)
• Stats: 44 App, 18 GS, 121 2/3 IP, 127 H (9.4 H/9), 59 BB, 120 K (8.9 K/9), 5.33 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 7-8 W-L, 3 Saves, 2.0 K/BB
• Notable: Drafted in 40th Round in 2012
• Opening Day Starter in 2013; 2-Year Member of Weekend Rotation; 6 Career Starts in Big Ten Play
| TUESDAY'S CATEGORY & CANDIDATES May 12 – Utility Group 3 (of 3): Multi-year starter at multiple infield positions or infield-outfield experience |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Brad Kriner (CF/LF/3B) – 2000-03
• Stats: 197 GP, 176 GS, .270/.327/.337, 26 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 70 RBI, 94 R, 45 BB, 11 SB, .952 FLD%
• Career Stats Breakdown (Approx.) – CF: 95, LF: 41, 3B: 22, DH: 15
Barrett Serrato (RF/SS/3B) – 2009-12
• 177 GP, 151 GS, .309/.390/.416, 32 2B, 4 3B, 8 HR, 117 RBI, 116 R, 78 BB, 15 SB, .902 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – RF: 80, SS: 41, 3B: 18, DH: 12
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2011; Big Ten All-Tournament Team in 2012; Drafted in 30th Round
Brandon Krieg (SS/3B/2B) – 2012-15
• 162 GP, 146 GS, .256/.298/.304, 27 2B, 2 3B, 8 HR, 63 RBI, 90 R, 48 BB, 32 SB, .944 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – SS: 55, 3B: 53, 2B: 38
Evan Warden (2B/3B) – 2017-18 (VOTE WINNER -- 45% Across Twitter & Google)
• 114 GP, 114 GS, .265/.389/.380, 28 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 51 RBI, 104 R, 41 BB, 22 SB, .952 FLD%
• Career Stats Breakdown – 3B: 59, 2B: 55
• Notable: 2018 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
• About the Winner: "Warden was the definition of a grinder and tough guy. I vividly remember him taking a hard hit ball off the face while playing third base in the 2018 regular-season finale. Even though he lie motionless on the field for several minutes afterward, that play kept the tying run from scoring. He was back in the lineup for the Big Ten Tournament opener and enjoyed a big week in Omaha, highlighted by a walk-off single vs. Michigan. He led the nation in HBP in 2017. He truly was fearless." – Rob Blackman, Purdue Radio Announcer (2009-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Evan
| MONDAY'S CATEGORY & CANDIDATES May 11 – Utility Group 2 (of 3): Outfielders to Make at Least 10 Starts at All 3 Positions |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Andy Dahl – 2004-05
• Stats: 114 GP, 103 GS, .280/.356/.438, 20 2B, 3 3B, 10 HR, 51 RBI, 67 R, 28 BB, 20 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – LF: 52, RF: 41, CF: 10
• Notable: 2004 Third Team All-Big Ten
Brandon Haveman – 2008-09 (VOTE WINNER -- 51% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 100 GP, 97 GS, .399/.457/.567, 36 2B, 7 3B, 6 HR, 50 RBI, 99 R, 40 BB, 20 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – RF: 51, CF: 17, LF: 16, DH: 13
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2009; Drafted in 29th Round in 2009
• About the Winner: "Brandon Haveman came to Purdue to hit, and hit he did. In his two years, the versatile outfielder batted just a tick under .400, but those were more than just singles. He had the speed to turn singles into doubles and doubles into triples, and could occasionally power the ball as well. He was one of Purdue's best leadoff hitters." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Brandon
Tyler Spillner – 2009-12
• Stats: 215 GP, 191 GS, .300/.389/.409, 47 2B, 10 3B, 7 HR, 110 RBI, 162 R, 107 BB, 41 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – CF: 103, LF: 72, RF: 11, DH: 5
• Notable: 2011 Second Team All-Big Ten & All-Big Ten Tournament Team
Andrew Dixon – 2011-12
• Stats: 96 GP, 62 GS, .299/.351/.335, 5 2B, 2 2B, 0 HR, 37 RBI, 42 R, 18 BB, 11 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – DH: 20, RF: 15, LF: 14, CF: 13
| SUNDAY'S CATEGORY & CANDIDATES May 10 – Utility Group 1 (of 3): Experience at Catcher |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Dan Black (3B/C) – 2007-09 (VOTE WINNER -- 48% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 152 GP, 148 GS, .313/.456/.613, 40 2B, 3 3B, 36 HR, 146 RBI, 109 R, 107 BB, 9 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3B: 121, C: 21, 1B: 4, DH: 2
• Notable: 2008 Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 35th Round in 2008, 14th Round in 2009
• About the Winner: "The most prolific power hitter in the last 20 years at Purdue, Dan Black could smoke the ball at any moment, whether it was from the left or right side. Against IU at the 2008 Big Ten Tournament, he drilled three home runs in a Purdue win, setting a record at the event. He was feared by opposing pitchers." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Dan
Sean McHugh (C/3B) – 2011-14
• Stats: 152 GP, 128 GS, .295/.370/.449, 28 2B, 6 3B, 13 HR, 89 RBI, 76 R, 52 BB, 8 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – C: 60, 3B: 47, DH: 12, 1B: 7, SS: 2
• Notable: Drafted in 18th Round in 2014
Jack Picchiotti (C/OF) – 2013-16
• Stats: 181 GP, 153 GS, .247/.311/.318, 24 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 73 RBI, 62 R, 45 BB, 13 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – C: 84, LF: 41, DH: 19, 3B: 6, RF: 3
Nick Dalesandro (C/OF) – 2016-18
• Stats: 168 GP, 166 GS, .291/.365/.372, 30 2B, 3 3B, 5 HR, 102 RBI, 93 R, 72 BB, 42 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – C: 91, LF: 47, RF: 20, CF: 4, P: 4
• Notable: 2018 Third Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 10 Round in 2018
| SATURDAY'S POSITION & CANDIDATES May 9 – Designated Hitter |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
John Hunter – 2003-06
• Stats: 189 GP, 178 GS, .300/.369/.426, 31 2B, 2 3B, 15 HR, 122 RBI, 73 R, 36 BB, 2 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – DH: 91, 3B: 65, 1B: 22
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, Second Team in 2005 & Third Team in 2004
Drew Madia – 2006-10 (VOTE WINNER -- 46% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 151 GP, 97 GS, .298/.409/.464, 10 2B, 0 3B, 18 HR, 85 RBI, 68 R, 67 BB, 2 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – DH: 56, 1B: 39, 3B: 2
• Notable: 2010 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
• About the Winner: "By the end of his career, Drew Madia was a centerpiece of Purdue's offense. Batting cleanup as a senior at the 2010 Big Ten Tournament — when Kevin Plawecki and Cameron Perkins were freshmen — the big DH was 9-for-14 with a home run and six RBI over four games. And he was a great leader for those younger guys, setting a professional example." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Drew
Evan Kennedy – 2015-18
• Stats: 91 GP, 53 GS, .245/.331/.333, 11 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 25 RBI, 20 R, 21 BB, 4 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – All 53 Starts at DH
Boilermakers to receive write-in votes on Google: Ryan Bridges (2008-12), Angelo Cianfrocco (2010-13)
| FRIDAY'S POSITION & CANDIDATES May 8 – Right Field |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Daniel Underwood – 2000-03 (VOTE WINNER -- 35% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 207 GP, 204 GS, .338/.389/.509, 39 2B, 10 3B, 25 HR, 151 RBI, 155 R, 65 BB, 45 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown (2001-03) – RF: 120, CF: 18, DH: 10, P: 5, C: 1; Starting RF in 2000
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2003; Played Pro Ball in MiLB
• About the Winner: "Daniel was one of my favorite players. He had an absolute cannon for an arm and was a tough as nails leader. He could flat out hit and did whatever was needed to win. I still remember talking to him in Mackey shortly after his possible career-ending eye injury and him telling me he'd be back the next week." – Carson Tucker, Purdue Public Address Announcer (2002-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Dan
Neal Gorka – 2003-06
• Stats: 159 GP, 129 GS, .270/.336/.437, 26 2B, 3 3B, 15 HR, 81 RBI, 56 R, 30 BB, 5 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – RF: 121, DH: 7, LF: 1
Alex Jaffee – 2006-09
• Stats: 160 GP, 113 GS, .294/.378/.395, 17 2B, 1 3B, 8 HR, 55 RBI, 81 R, 52 BB, 15 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – RF: 70, CF: 37, DH; 6
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten in 2009
Barrett Serrato – 2009-12
• Stats: 77 GP, 151 GS, .309/.390/.416, 32 2B, 4 3B, 8 HR, 117 RBI, 116 R, 78 BB, 15 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – RF: 80, SS: 41, 3B: 18, DH: 12
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2011; Big Ten All-Tournament Team in 2012; Drafted in 30th Round
Right Fielders to receive write-in votes on Google: Alec Olund (2015-18)
| THURSDAY'S POSITION & CANDIDATES May 7 – Center Field |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Nate Sickler – 1998-01
• Stats: 203 GP, 194 GS, .323/.397/.565, 59 2B, 7 3B, 32 HR, 149 RBI, 166 R, 62 BB, 34 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3-Year Starter in CF, Made 26 of His 28 Starts at 2nd in 1998
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2001; 2000 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
Jon Moore – 2007-10
• Stats: 179 GP, 165 GS, .296/.349/.415, 32 2B, 7 3B, 8 HR, 88 RBI, 98 R, 42 BB, 41 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – All 165 Starts in CF
• Notable: 2008 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
Kyle Johnson – 2013-16 (VOTE WINNER -- 41% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 198 GP, 194 GS, .277/.364/.414, 36 2B, 6 3B, 17 HR, 108 RBI, 118 R, 87 BB, 19 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – CF: 192, RF: 1, DH: 1
• Notable: Pitched in Pro Ball in MiLB
• About the Winner: "When Alexander Field opened, it did so with a freshman center fielder. From day one Kyle Johnson made the incredible plays look routine. Many an extra-base hit died in his mitt. He was dangerous with the bat and glove, making his mark on Purdue's program as it opened a new era." – Dave Wegiel Jr., Purdue Photographer (2006-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with KJ
Skyler Hunter – 2017-Present
• Stats: 177 GP, 176 GS, .321/.391/.407, 37 2B, 11 3B, 1 HR, 100 RBI, 122 R, 51 BB, 27 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – All 176 Starts in CF
• Notable: 2018 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
Center Fielders to receive write-in votes on Google: Tyler Spillner (2009-12)
| WEDNESDAY'S POSITION & CANDIDATES May 6 – Left Field |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Andy Rempel – 2002-03
• Stats: 93 GP, 82 GS, .308/.375/.381, 12 2B, 3 3B, 1 HR, 34 RBI, 53 R, 24 BB, 35 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – LF: 65, RF: 8, DH: 8, CF: 1
Jordan Comadena – 2005-08
• Stats: 140 GP, 111 GS, .270/.373/.415, 37 2B, 0 3B, 8 HR, 60 RBI, 85 R, 60 BB, 11 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – LF: 98, DH: 11, C: 2
• Notable: Played Pro Ball in MiLB
Stephen Talbott – 2010-13 (VOTE WINNER -- 74% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 171 GP, 150 GS, .288/.364/.400, 26 2B, 9 3B, 6 HR, 68 RBI, 126 R, 40 BB, 55 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – LF: 131, CF: 10, DH: 9
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten in 2011
• About the Winner: "Being able to bat Talbott out of the 9-hole in 2011 and 2012 was so beneficial, especially to the 2012 title team. He was truly a second leadoff man who could get on base, steal another and be in scoring position for the big bats. And he was an A-plus defender in left." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Steve
Ben Nisle – 2018-Present
• Stats: 91 GP, 86 GS, .298/.374/.455, 18 2B, 1 3B, 9 HR, 57 RBI, 54 R, 29 BB, 13 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – LF: 56, RF: 28, DH: 2
• Notable: Freshman All-American in 2018
Left Fielders to receive write-in votes on Google: Ben Wolgamot (2008-09), Milo Beam (2017-Present)
| TUESDAY'S POSITION & CANDIDATES May 5 – Shortstop |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Mitch Koester – 2001-04
• Stats: 183 GP, 160 GS, .291/.389/.396, 23 2B, 0 3B, 9 HR, 91 RBI, 96 R, 57 BB, 8 SB, .945 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – SS: 147, 3B: 9, DH: 4
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2004
Mitch Hilligoss – 2004-06 (VOTE WINNER -- 40% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 163 GP, 155 GS, .378/.429/.521, 37 2B, 7 3B, 12 HR, 98 RBI, 137 R, 45 BB, 49 SB, .953 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – SS: 114, LF: 37, RF: 2, 2B: 2
• Notable: 2-Time First Team All-Big Ten, Drafted in 6th Round in 2006
• About the Winner: "Mitch was one of the first Boilermakers that I remember watching play. Man he could hit a baseball. He set the bar pretty high for all of those that would come after him. From day one on campus, he was the leading hitter on the team. By the time he left, he also led the Big Ten." – Dave Wegiel Jr., Purdue Photographer (2006-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Mitch
David Miller – 2011-12
• Stats: 111 GP, 104 GS, .299/.428/.397, 16 2B, 1 3B, 6 HR, 65 RBI, 67 R, 64 BB, 14 SB, .953 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – Made all 104 starts at SS
• Notable: 2012 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
Harry Shipley – 2015-18
• Stats: 222 GP, 222 GS, .256/.396/.307, 25 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 77 RBI, 138 R, 100 BB, 51 SB, .959 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – Made all 222 starts at SS
• Notable: 2018 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
| MONDAY'S POSITION & CANDIDATES May 4 – Third Base |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
John Gusich – 2001-02
• Stats: 102 GP, 99 GS, .276/.369/.379, 13 2B, 0 3B, 7 HR, 50 RBI, 52 R, 37 BB, 10 SB, .903 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3B: 95, 1B: 2, SS: 1, LF: 1
Simon Klink – 2001-04
• Stats: 171 GP, 143 GS, .275/.368/.407, 43 2B, 6 3B, 4 HR, 73 RBI, 78 R, 54 BB, 7 SB, .915 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3B: 113, DH: 30
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten as an Upperclassman; Drafted in in 21st Round in 2004
Dan Black – 2007-09
• Stats: 152 GP, 148 GS, .313/.456/.613, 40 2B, 3 3B, 36 HR, 146 RBI, 109 R, 107 BB, 9 SB, .949 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3B: 121, C: 21, 1B: 4, DH: 2
• Notable: 2008 Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 35th Round in 2008, 14th Round in 2009
Cameron Perkins – 2010-12 (VOTE WINNER -- 39% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 171 GP, 169 GS, .348/.401/.541, 47 2B, 6 3B, 25 HR, 148 RBI, 144 R, 36 BB, 31 SB, .955 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – 3B: 141, 1B: 27
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2012; Drafted in 6th Round in 2012, Big Leaguer
• About the Winner: "Cam came to Purdue with a reputation as an offensive juggernaut thanks to the video game-like numbers he put up in high school. And while he was a beast as a three-hole hitter, ironically his most memorable play as a Boilermaker came on defense. His assist on the put out that clinched the 2012 Big Ten regular-season title remains Purdue's biggest assist in over a century." – Rob Blackman, Purdue Radio Announcer (2009-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Cam
Third Basemen to receive write-in votes on Google: Sean McHugh (2011-14), Dan Stahl (2006-07)
| SUNDAY'S POSITION & CANDIDATES May 3 – Second Base |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
David Blomberg – 1998-01
• Stats: 83 GP, 168 GS, .311/.396/.401, 37 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 74 RBI, 120 R, 82 BB, 41 SB, .961 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown (1998, 2000-01) – 2B: 98, 3B: 14, SS: 13, 1B: 3; Listed as Starting SS in 1999
• Notable: First Team All-Big Ten in 2001
Nick McIntyre – 2000-03 (VOTE WINNER -- 44% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 208 GP, 201 GS, .320/.381/.455, 49 2B, 4 3B, 15 HR, 144 RBI, 132 R, 72 BB, 28 SB, .975 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown (Approx.) – 2B: 84, C: 55, LF: 26, RF: 21, DH: 12
• Notable: Drafted in 20th Round in 2003
• About the Winner: "The switch-hitting Lafayette native was a versatile player who performed well at several positions before settling at second base. He was a hard-nosed leader that was all hustle and gave 110 percent. I always figured he'd make a great coach when his professional career came to a close." – Carson Tucker, Purdue Public Address Announcer (2002-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Nick
Eric Osborn – 2004-07
• Stats: 188 GP, 177 GS, .281/.347/.384, 24 2B, 5 3B, 8 HR, 96 RBI, 71 R, 26 BB, 12 SB, .960 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – All 177 career starts at 2B
Eric Charles – 2008-12
• Stats: 216 GP, 200 GS, .345/.422/.452, 49 2B, 9 3B, 6 HR, 128 RBI, 178 R, 86 BB, 49 SB, .954 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – 2B: 198, 3B: 2
• Notable: 2-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2012; Drafted in 29th Round in 2012
Second Basemen to receive write-in votes on Google: Ryan Howe (2019-Present), Ben Wolgamot (2008-09), Cody Strong (2013-16), Dan Stahl (2006-07)
| SATURDAY'S POSITION & CANDIDATES May 2 – First Base |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
Eric Wolfe – 2003-06
• Stats: 207 GP, 193 GS, .309/.378/.378, 26 2B, 4 3B, 4 HR, 91 RBI, 101 R, 52 BB, 14 SB, .997 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – 1B: 192, DH: 1
• Notable: 2005 Big Ten All-Tournament Team
Ryne White – 2006-08 (VOTE WINNER -- 60% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 167 GP, 167 GS, .379/.463/.592, 43 2B, 4 3B, 26 HR, 137 RBI, 134 R, 88 BB, 19 SB, .989 FLD%
• Career Starts Breakdown – 1B: 110, LF: 25, CF: 25, DH: 7
• Notable: 3-Time All-Big Ten, including First Team in 2007; Drafted in 4th Round in 2008
• About the Winner: "Ryne White had a pure lefty stroke, a thing of beauty. Yes, he could mash the baseball, but he could spray it to all fields, too. And if you're building a team, you want this baseball guy in the middle of your order." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up With Ryne
Kyle Wood – 2013-16
• Stats: 199 GP, 195 GS, .288/.405/.464, 42 2B, 2 3B, 26 HR, 110 RBI, 109 R, 87 BB, 10 SB, .991 FLD%
• Career Stats Breakdown – 1B: 147, DH: 35, P: 10, RF: 3
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten in 2016
Jacson McGowan – 2016-18
• Stats: 152 GP, 145 GS, .281/.373/.467, 30 2B, 3 3B, 21 HR, 118 RBI, 69 R, 76 BB, 6 SB, .982 FLD%
• Career Stats Breakdown – 1B: 110, 3B: 18, DH: 17
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team in 2018; Drafted in 11th Round in 2018
| FRIDAY'S POSITION & CANDIDATES May 1 – Catcher |
TWITTER POLL RESULTS
David Harrell – 2001-02
• Stats: 108 GP, 106 GS, .320/.394/.495, 24 2B, 1 3B, 14 HR, 77 RBI, 64 R, 45 BB, 12 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – C: 88, DH: 18
• Notable: Third Team All-Big Ten in 2001
Spencer Ingaldson – 2004-07 (VOTE WINNER -- 57% Across Twitter & Google)
• Stats: 179 GP, 170 GS, .309/.378/.403, 37 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 68 RBI, 120 R, 53 BB, 15 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – C: 133, DH: 26, RF: 6, LF: 5
• Notable: Second Team All-Big Ten in 2006
• About the Winner: "Spencer Ingaldson was such an atypical catcher, but it was those characteristics that served him so well as a Boilermaker. It's not often you see a switch-hitting backstop who can set the table at the top of the order, like Ingaldson did back then when frequently batting either leadoff or second ahead of run-producers like Ryne White and Dan Black; he was a real weapon. And Doug Schreiber could count on him to be in the lineup everyday, because when he needed a day off from behind the plate, he had the ability to go into the outfield (or DH) and still be a strength." – Kyle Charters, Purdue Radio Announcer (2005-Present)
• Zoom Interview: Catching Up with Spencer
Kevin Plawecki – 2010-12
• Stats: 168 GP, 166 GS, .348/.421/.516, 46 2B, 5 3B, 17 HR, 139 RBI, 136 R, 52 BB, 8 SB
• Career Stats Breakdown – C: 141, DH: 18, 1B: 7
• Notable: 2012 Big Ten Player of the Year & Tournament MOP; 2-Time First Team All-Big Ten; Big Leaguer
Nick Dalesandro – 2016-18
• Stats: 168 GP, 165 GS, .291/.365/.372, 30 2B, 3 3B, 5 HR, 102 RBI, 93 R, 72 BB, 42 SB
• Career Starts Breakdown – C: 91, LF: 47, RF: 20, CF: 4, P: 4
• Notable: 2018 Third Team All-Big Ten & Big Ten All-Tournament Team; Drafted in 10th Round in 2018
Catchers to receive write-in votes on Google: Jeff Mojzik (2004-07), Zac Fascia (2019-Present)