2023 / AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
• Academic All-Big Ten
2022 / AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Played in 19 of the first 22 games, making 12 starts, before an injury on April 2 ended his season
• Started the season opener and seven of the first 12 games, all at catcher
• Delivered the walk-off hit in the 13th inning of the March 5 walk-off win vs. Longwood
• Reached base safely in seven consecutive games during Purdue’s 15-0 start
• Caught 29 of the 36 innings during the season-opening four-game sweep of South Dakota State
• Had started five of Purdue’s last seven games at the time of his season-ending injury
• Charged with only one passed ball
2021 / REDSHIRT SEASON
• Did not see action as a true freshman, opting to redshirt
• Recognized as an all-league performer at catcher for the Local Legends of the College Summer League at Grand Park (Westfield, Ind.)
HIGH SCHOOL
• Played for coach Brad King at Mount Vernon High School on the eastern edge of the Indianapolis area
• All-Hoosier Heritage Conference honoree as a junior, batting .365 with eight extra-base hits
• Earned the team’s top hitter award in 2019 after making just 32 plate appearances the year before as a sophomore on varsity
• Honorable mention preseason All-American by Perfect Game USA before the 2020 season was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic
• Ranked as Indiana’s No. 2 catcher in his class by Prep Baseball Report
• Played in the Summer Collegiate League at Grand Park alongside primarily college players in the summer of 2020
PERSONAL
• Major: Communication
• Full name is Jacob Thomas Stadler
• Born in Indianapolis
• Parents are Barry and Ingrid Stadler
• Family also includes younger sisters Julia and Genevieve
• His grandfather Larry Moore and uncle Nick Stadler are Purdue alumni, with his grandpa wrestling for the Boilermakers
• Dad was in the marching band at Indiana University
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Green Bay Packers
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Chicago Bears
Favorite Ballplayer: Tucker Barnhart
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Nate McKeon, Coach
Favorite Marquee Sporting Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Lambeau Field
Favorite Field He's Played At (Besides Alexander): Victory Field
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Calvin Schapira
Current MLB Pitcher He'd Like to Face: Gerrit Cole
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Purdue Staff Member He’s Has Strongest Connection With: Coach Rooney
Celebrity Crush: Madelyn Cline
In His Favorite Playlist: Drake
Would Love to See Them Play at Purdue: Lil Uzi Vert
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Favorite Super-Hero: Deadpool
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: That 70s Show
Favorite Video Game: NBA 2K on Xbox
Favorite Month: June
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One -- Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Food: Steak & Mashed Potatoes
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golfing
Favorite Big City: Los Angeles
Unique Travel Locale: Malibu
Island He'd Like to Visit: Bora Bora
Pick One for a Trip -- Beaches or Mountains: Beaches
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Its Beauty
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: The Competition & Energy
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Hitting walk-off homerun in championship game for Indiana Bulls
Furry Friend: Tucker, Golden Retriever
• Academic All-Big Ten
2022 / AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Played in 19 of the first 22 games, making 12 starts, before an injury on April 2 ended his season
• Started the season opener and seven of the first 12 games, all at catcher
• Delivered the walk-off hit in the 13th inning of the March 5 walk-off win vs. Longwood
• Reached base safely in seven consecutive games during Purdue’s 15-0 start
• Caught 29 of the 36 innings during the season-opening four-game sweep of South Dakota State
• Had started five of Purdue’s last seven games at the time of his season-ending injury
• Charged with only one passed ball
2021 / REDSHIRT SEASON
• Did not see action as a true freshman, opting to redshirt
• Recognized as an all-league performer at catcher for the Local Legends of the College Summer League at Grand Park (Westfield, Ind.)
HIGH SCHOOL
• Played for coach Brad King at Mount Vernon High School on the eastern edge of the Indianapolis area
• All-Hoosier Heritage Conference honoree as a junior, batting .365 with eight extra-base hits
• Earned the team’s top hitter award in 2019 after making just 32 plate appearances the year before as a sophomore on varsity
• Honorable mention preseason All-American by Perfect Game USA before the 2020 season was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic
• Ranked as Indiana’s No. 2 catcher in his class by Prep Baseball Report
• Played in the Summer Collegiate League at Grand Park alongside primarily college players in the summer of 2020
PERSONAL
• Major: Communication
• Full name is Jacob Thomas Stadler
• Born in Indianapolis
• Parents are Barry and Ingrid Stadler
• Family also includes younger sisters Julia and Genevieve
• His grandfather Larry Moore and uncle Nick Stadler are Purdue alumni, with his grandpa wrestling for the Boilermakers
• Dad was in the marching band at Indiana University
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Green Bay Packers
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Chicago Bears
Favorite Ballplayer: Tucker Barnhart
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Nate McKeon, Coach
Favorite Marquee Sporting Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Lambeau Field
Favorite Field He's Played At (Besides Alexander): Victory Field
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Calvin Schapira
Current MLB Pitcher He'd Like to Face: Gerrit Cole
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Purdue Staff Member He’s Has Strongest Connection With: Coach Rooney
Celebrity Crush: Madelyn Cline
In His Favorite Playlist: Drake
Would Love to See Them Play at Purdue: Lil Uzi Vert
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Favorite Super-Hero: Deadpool
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: That 70s Show
Favorite Video Game: NBA 2K on Xbox
Favorite Month: June
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One -- Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Food: Steak & Mashed Potatoes
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golfing
Favorite Big City: Los Angeles
Unique Travel Locale: Malibu
Island He'd Like to Visit: Bora Bora
Pick One for a Trip -- Beaches or Mountains: Beaches
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Its Beauty
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: The Competition & Energy
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Hitting walk-off homerun in championship game for Indiana Bulls
Furry Friend: Tucker, Golden Retriever