2023 / AS A JUNIOR
• Played in all 53 games, making 49 starts -- all at third base
• One of just three Boilermakers to play in all 53 games
• Impressed all season with his baseball instincts, headlined by his defensive consistency and base running
• Posted a 12-game hit streak from Feb. 24 through March 15 as one of three Boilermakers with a 10-game hit streak, a program first since 2019
• Shined in the series-opening win vs. Rutgers, connecting for an RBI double and two-run triple in his first two at-bats
• Homered in game 2 at Ole Miss and game 3 of the season-opening series vs. Holy Cross
• Doubled twice in the series finale at Minnesota
• Contributed to six double plays, including an unassisted twin killing after making a leap catch on a line drive at Indiana
• Went 11-for-29 with nine RBI in Purdue's eight games in Holly Springs over weekends two and three to solidify his role as the starting third baseman
• Hit safely in all four games of both series in Holly Springs as well as all three games of the Ole Miss series
• Recorded an RBI in all three games of the series at Maryland
• Went 6-for-17 with with a .450 OBP and just one strikeout during Purdue's five-game April win streak
• Was not charged with an error over the final 19 games of the season
• Did not commit his first error of the season until game No. 10
• Recorded four or more defensive assists in a game seven times, finishing the season with 104 assists to rank second on the team
BEFORE PURDUE
• Played for Yavapi College in Prescott, Arizona in 2022
• Spent his first collegiate season at Cal State Bakersfield in 2021
• Batted .324 with 15 extra-base hits and 34 RBI in 41 games for Yavapai
• Made 13 starts in his 18 games for CSUB, going 12-for-46 at the plate and committing just one error defensively
• Enjoyed a three-hit game in a big win vs. UC Irvine
• Played for the Bellingham Bells of the West Coast League in the summer of 2022
AUSTRALIA
• Attended St. Leo's Catholic College in Wahroonga, New South Wales
• Also competed in Cricket, Soccer, Swimming and Tennis as a youth
• Played club baseball for the New South Wales Blue Sox from 2013-18
• Represented Australia in the U18 WBSC Tournament
PERSONAL
• Major: Communications
• Born in Sydney, Australia
• Parents are Sean and Maki Stevens
• Family also includes brothers Kai and Zen
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Houston Astros
Favorite Athlete: Nolan Arenado
Favorite Playoff Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: AN2 Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Roughrider Park
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Davis Pratt
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Jacob deGrom
Funniest Teammate: Paul Toetz
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Evan Albrecht
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Coach Goff
In His Favorite Playlist: Lil Baby
Would Love to Them Play Purdue: Crowded House
Favorite Multi-Media App: Spotify
Favorite Super-Hero/Sci-Fi Series: Star Wars – Luke Skywalker
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Outer banks
Favorite Video Game: Fortnite
Favorite Month: April
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: California Carne Asada Burrito
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Surfing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Tennis
Favorite Purdue Building: Mollenkopf
Favorite Big City: Sydney, Australia
Unique Travel Locale: Tokyo, Japan
Country He’d Like to Visit: France
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beaches
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The scoreboard
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Representing Australia in U18 World Cup
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: Carolyn Henry, Mathematics
Furry Friend: Kaysha, shoodle
• Played in all 53 games, making 49 starts -- all at third base
• One of just three Boilermakers to play in all 53 games
• Impressed all season with his baseball instincts, headlined by his defensive consistency and base running
• Posted a 12-game hit streak from Feb. 24 through March 15 as one of three Boilermakers with a 10-game hit streak, a program first since 2019
• Shined in the series-opening win vs. Rutgers, connecting for an RBI double and two-run triple in his first two at-bats
• Homered in game 2 at Ole Miss and game 3 of the season-opening series vs. Holy Cross
• Doubled twice in the series finale at Minnesota
• Contributed to six double plays, including an unassisted twin killing after making a leap catch on a line drive at Indiana
• Went 11-for-29 with nine RBI in Purdue's eight games in Holly Springs over weekends two and three to solidify his role as the starting third baseman
• Hit safely in all four games of both series in Holly Springs as well as all three games of the Ole Miss series
• Recorded an RBI in all three games of the series at Maryland
• Went 6-for-17 with with a .450 OBP and just one strikeout during Purdue's five-game April win streak
• Was not charged with an error over the final 19 games of the season
• Did not commit his first error of the season until game No. 10
• Recorded four or more defensive assists in a game seven times, finishing the season with 104 assists to rank second on the team
BEFORE PURDUE
• Played for Yavapi College in Prescott, Arizona in 2022
• Spent his first collegiate season at Cal State Bakersfield in 2021
• Batted .324 with 15 extra-base hits and 34 RBI in 41 games for Yavapai
• Made 13 starts in his 18 games for CSUB, going 12-for-46 at the plate and committing just one error defensively
• Enjoyed a three-hit game in a big win vs. UC Irvine
• Played for the Bellingham Bells of the West Coast League in the summer of 2022
AUSTRALIA
• Attended St. Leo's Catholic College in Wahroonga, New South Wales
• Also competed in Cricket, Soccer, Swimming and Tennis as a youth
• Played club baseball for the New South Wales Blue Sox from 2013-18
• Represented Australia in the U18 WBSC Tournament
PERSONAL
• Major: Communications
• Born in Sydney, Australia
• Parents are Sean and Maki Stevens
• Family also includes brothers Kai and Zen
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Houston Astros
Favorite Athlete: Nolan Arenado
Favorite Playoff Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: AN2 Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Roughrider Park
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Davis Pratt
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Jacob deGrom
Funniest Teammate: Paul Toetz
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Evan Albrecht
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Coach Goff
In His Favorite Playlist: Lil Baby
Would Love to Them Play Purdue: Crowded House
Favorite Multi-Media App: Spotify
Favorite Super-Hero/Sci-Fi Series: Star Wars – Luke Skywalker
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Outer banks
Favorite Video Game: Fortnite
Favorite Month: April
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: California Carne Asada Burrito
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Surfing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Tennis
Favorite Purdue Building: Mollenkopf
Favorite Big City: Sydney, Australia
Unique Travel Locale: Tokyo, Japan
Country He’d Like to Visit: France
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beaches
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The scoreboard
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Representing Australia in U18 World Cup
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: Carolyn Henry, Mathematics
Furry Friend: Kaysha, shoodle