WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - In the final 17 days before opening day, we invite you to learn a little more about the 2015 Boilermaker softball team, including fun facts and a few of their favorite things.
To start, we introduce senior pitcher Alex Whittemore. The Palos Verdes Estates, Calif., native has seen action in 50 games as a Boilermaker, posting a 7-7 record and 64 strikeouts in 112 innings of work. Whittemore issued 21 Ks in 45 innings in 2014, including four in a complete-game no-hitter against Mississippi Valley State.
Learn a little more about Alex here.
Sweet or salty: Sweet
Dream Vacation: Cuba
Coolest place I've ever been: Greece & Italy
Person I look up to most: My mommy
Best Feeling (Pitching): Watching the batter swing and miss at my drop ball for Strike 3
Three words that describe me: Fun, caring and trustworthy
One word to describe my game: Focused
Team I am most excited to play in 2015: UCLA
Most memorable sports moment with Purdue Softball: When I had my no-hitter last season
Most memorable sports moment prior to Purdue: When we finished in the Top 10 at nationals my senior year
Pregame ritual: listening to music
Celebrity crush: Chris Hemsworth
Best non-athletic talent: Painting nails
Dream job: Food Critic
Song I have to listen to before a game: Take You Higher by Goodwill & Hook N Sling
Favorite things
Favorite spot on campus: My house
Favorite food from the dining halls: waffles
Favorite tradition at Purdue: tailgating
Favorite sweet treat: donuts
Favorite holiday: Christmas
Favorite sport besides softball: baseball or football
Favorite sports team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Favorite Athlete: Clayton Kershaw
Favorite TV show: Once Upon A Time
Favorite Movie: All the Harry Potter movies
Favorite Sports Movie: 42
Favorite Book: The Game of Thrones series
Favorite Musical Artist/Group: Milky Chance