2023 / AS A JUNIOR
• Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week (March 6)
• Big Ten Player of the Week (March 6)
• Pitched in 15 games, making 11 starts
• Joined the weekend rotation for weekend No. 3 and made a start in each of the final nine weekends
• Shined at Alexander Field all season, registering a 2.06 ERA and .214 batting average against over 35 innings as Purdue's most effective weekend starter at home since 2016
• Pitched into the seventh inning all five of his home starts, posting a quality start in every outing while helping Purdue win four of the five games
• Teamed up with Khal Stephen and Jonathan Blackwell to give Purdue the same rotation for every Big Ten weekend for the first time since 2009 and only second time since the league went to three-game series
• Struck out a season-high eight in a seven-inning complete game one-hit shutout in his first start, dominating Akron in Holly Springs, N.C.
• Did not allow an earned run or a walk over eight innings in the rubber game win vs. Penn State
• Earned the win vs. Nebraska with 6 2/3 innings of three-run ball in his final start, which was a must-win game entering the day
• Struck out five over 6 2/3 innings of three-hit ball in his first start at Alexander, the rubber game win vs. Northwestern
• Pitched into the eighth inning in the finale of the South Dakota State series, surrendering two runs while issuing only one walk
• Worked 7 1/3 innings of one-run relief over his first three appearances, all in relief, to earn an opportunity to start
• Was Purdue's most effective starting pitcher in the series at No. 4 Ole Miss, surrendering just four hits over five innings of two-run ball
• Headlined by his one-hitter, pitched 12 1/3 innings of one-run ball over three appearances in Purdue's consecutive weekend series in Holly Springs
• Induced seven ground ball double plays in his 69 1/3 innings, ranking second on the team
BEFORE PURDUE
• Pitched his first three collegiate seasons at Kankakee College in north central Illinois
• Second-team all-region as the staff ace in 2022, averaging 10.48 K/9
• Workhorse in his two full seasons at Kankakee, working 71 1/3 innings in 2021 and 67 innings in 2022
• Career totals at Kankakee: 13-4, 22 GS, 6 CG, 138 1/3 IP, 118 H, 40 BB, 152 K, 3.45 ERA, 9.89 K/9
• Went 7-1 with a 2.55 ERA and 78 strikeouts vs. 18 walks/58 hits allowed in 2022
• Also had more strikeouts (74) than hits allowed (60) in 2021
• Made one start in 2020, working 6 2/3 innings, before the shutdown
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Brian Jennings at Griffith High School in Northwest Indiana
• Also played varsity basketball as an upperclassman
• Pitched for the Region’s Morris Chiefs in summer travel ball
• IHSBCA North/South All-Star as a senior
• Went 8-2 with a 1.83 ERA as a senior
PERSONAL
• Major: Sociology
• Full name is Kyle Henry Iwinski
• Born in Blue Island, Illinois
• Parents are Kevin Iwinski and Gail Albrecht
• Family also includes older siblings Christopher and Samantha
• Samantha played volleyball at Prairie State College and Brown Mackie College
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago White Sox
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Chicago Cubs
Favorite Athlete: Conor McGregor
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Gail Albrecht (mother), Kevin Iwinski (Father)
Favorite Playoff Format: NCAA Tournament
Favorite Pro Stadium: Fenway Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Swayze Field
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Couper Cornblum
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Luis Robert
Funniest Teammate: CJ Backer
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Couper Cornblum
Purdue Staff Member He’s Has the Strongest Connection With: Dr. Casey Kohr
In His Favorite Playlist: Future
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Post Malone
Favorite Multi-Media App: Twitter
Favorite Super-Hero: Spider-Man
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Peaky Blinders
Favorite Video Game or System: MLB The Show
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Lobster Mac
Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Tubing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: Chipotle
Favorite Big City: Las Vegas
Unique Travel Locale: Clearwater
Country He’d Like to Visit: Greece
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Carter Doorn as Marty McFly
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Atmosphere
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: First start against Akron
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: 20 points, 20 rebounds and making it to sectionals for basketball
A Purdue Professor Whose Class He Enjoyed: Professor Lindsay Hamm
Furry Friend: Baylee, Golden Retriever
• Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week (March 6)
• Big Ten Player of the Week (March 6)
• Pitched in 15 games, making 11 starts
• Joined the weekend rotation for weekend No. 3 and made a start in each of the final nine weekends
• Shined at Alexander Field all season, registering a 2.06 ERA and .214 batting average against over 35 innings as Purdue's most effective weekend starter at home since 2016
• Pitched into the seventh inning all five of his home starts, posting a quality start in every outing while helping Purdue win four of the five games
• Teamed up with Khal Stephen and Jonathan Blackwell to give Purdue the same rotation for every Big Ten weekend for the first time since 2009 and only second time since the league went to three-game series
• Struck out a season-high eight in a seven-inning complete game one-hit shutout in his first start, dominating Akron in Holly Springs, N.C.
• Did not allow an earned run or a walk over eight innings in the rubber game win vs. Penn State
• Earned the win vs. Nebraska with 6 2/3 innings of three-run ball in his final start, which was a must-win game entering the day
• Struck out five over 6 2/3 innings of three-hit ball in his first start at Alexander, the rubber game win vs. Northwestern
• Pitched into the eighth inning in the finale of the South Dakota State series, surrendering two runs while issuing only one walk
• Worked 7 1/3 innings of one-run relief over his first three appearances, all in relief, to earn an opportunity to start
• Was Purdue's most effective starting pitcher in the series at No. 4 Ole Miss, surrendering just four hits over five innings of two-run ball
• Headlined by his one-hitter, pitched 12 1/3 innings of one-run ball over three appearances in Purdue's consecutive weekend series in Holly Springs
• Induced seven ground ball double plays in his 69 1/3 innings, ranking second on the team
BEFORE PURDUE
• Pitched his first three collegiate seasons at Kankakee College in north central Illinois
• Second-team all-region as the staff ace in 2022, averaging 10.48 K/9
• Workhorse in his two full seasons at Kankakee, working 71 1/3 innings in 2021 and 67 innings in 2022
• Career totals at Kankakee: 13-4, 22 GS, 6 CG, 138 1/3 IP, 118 H, 40 BB, 152 K, 3.45 ERA, 9.89 K/9
• Went 7-1 with a 2.55 ERA and 78 strikeouts vs. 18 walks/58 hits allowed in 2022
• Also had more strikeouts (74) than hits allowed (60) in 2021
• Made one start in 2020, working 6 2/3 innings, before the shutdown
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Brian Jennings at Griffith High School in Northwest Indiana
• Also played varsity basketball as an upperclassman
• Pitched for the Region’s Morris Chiefs in summer travel ball
• IHSBCA North/South All-Star as a senior
• Went 8-2 with a 1.83 ERA as a senior
PERSONAL
• Major: Sociology
• Full name is Kyle Henry Iwinski
• Born in Blue Island, Illinois
• Parents are Kevin Iwinski and Gail Albrecht
• Family also includes older siblings Christopher and Samantha
• Samantha played volleyball at Prairie State College and Brown Mackie College
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago White Sox
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Chicago Cubs
Favorite Athlete: Conor McGregor
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Gail Albrecht (mother), Kevin Iwinski (Father)
Favorite Playoff Format: NCAA Tournament
Favorite Pro Stadium: Fenway Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Swayze Field
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Couper Cornblum
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Luis Robert
Funniest Teammate: CJ Backer
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Couper Cornblum
Purdue Staff Member He’s Has the Strongest Connection With: Dr. Casey Kohr
In His Favorite Playlist: Future
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Post Malone
Favorite Multi-Media App: Twitter
Favorite Super-Hero: Spider-Man
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Peaky Blinders
Favorite Video Game or System: MLB The Show
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Lobster Mac
Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Tubing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: Chipotle
Favorite Big City: Las Vegas
Unique Travel Locale: Clearwater
Country He’d Like to Visit: Greece
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Carter Doorn as Marty McFly
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Atmosphere
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: First start against Akron
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: 20 points, 20 rebounds and making it to sectionals for basketball
A Purdue Professor Whose Class He Enjoyed: Professor Lindsay Hamm
Furry Friend: Baylee, Golden Retriever