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Jo Stevens Season 2024

#3
PositionINF
Weight210 lbs
Height6-2
YearSenior
HometownMount Colah, Australia
Previous SchoolYavapai JC
B/TR/R
HS Grad Class2020
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
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Junior
2023

INF
6-2 / 210 lbs