2023 / AS A JUNIOR
• Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
• Academic All-Big Ten
BEFORE PURDUE
• Played the 2022 season at Bergen College in New Jersey
• Pitched at NCAA Division III Rutgers-Newark during the 2021 season
• Was the staff ace for Bergen, posting a 6-2 record with 88 strikeouts vs 41 hits allowed in 56 2/3 innings
• Set game (15 in 5 2/3 IP) and season strikeout (88) records at Bergen
• Averaged 13.98 K/9 while posting a 2.84 strikeout-to-walk ratio in his 11 starts at Bergen
• NJCAA National Pitcher of the Week after his 15 Ks in 5 2/3 innings in his season-opening start, a one-hitter at Anne Arundel
• Also fanned 10 in a seven-inning, complete-game shutout at Salem
• NJCAA All-American was also an Academic All-Region honoree
• Made two starts, four appearances as Rutgers-Newark played an abbreviated 19-game schedule in 2021
• Helped the Pascack Valley Catz win the Metropolitan Baseball League in the summer of 2021
• Finished that summer with 55 strikeouts vs. 19 hits allowed in 32 1/3 innings, striking out 12 in a semifinal playoff game
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year letterwinner for coach Douglas Nacarra at Bergen County Technical High School in Teterboro, New Jersey
• Also played four years of ice hockey and football as an underclassman
• Honorable mention all-league as a junior
• Registered a 10-strikeout game vs. Morris Tech and pitched a gem in an upset win vs. No. 13 Saint Joseph
• Was in line to be Bergen Tech’s staff ace before the 2020 season was canceled to the pandemic
PERSONAL
• Major: Law & Society
• Full name is Malcolm James Gilchrist III
• Born in Hackensack, New Jersey
• Parents are Malcolm Jr. and Nicole Gilchrist
• Family also includes older sister Falynn
• Father played college baseball while attending Bergen CC and County College of Morris
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: NY Mets
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): New York Yankees
Favorite Athlete: Bo Jackson
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: His parents
Favorite Playoff Format: Stanley Cup
Favorite Pro Stadium: Allegiant Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): PNC Park
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Keenan Taylor
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Bryce Harper
Funniest Teammate: Cal Lambert
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Davis Pratt
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Coach Rooney
In His Favorite Playlist: Black Sabbath
Favorite Multi-Media App: Habitshare
Favorite Super-Hero Series: Ironman
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: The Office
Favorite Video Game or System: Xbox
Favorite Month: June
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Food: Penne alla Vodka
Favorite Dessert: Icebox cake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Skiing, Hiking
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Hockey
Favorite Purdue Building: Purdue Memorial Union
Favorite Big City: New York City
Unique Travel Locale: Lake Placid, NY
Country He’d Like to Visit: Italy
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Road Trip
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Cam Thompson - Ty Webb
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Backdrop
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: winning B10 West title
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Juco season
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: William M. Coghill (sociology)
Furry Friend: Raider, Black Lab
• Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
• Academic All-Big Ten
BEFORE PURDUE
• Played the 2022 season at Bergen College in New Jersey
• Pitched at NCAA Division III Rutgers-Newark during the 2021 season
• Was the staff ace for Bergen, posting a 6-2 record with 88 strikeouts vs 41 hits allowed in 56 2/3 innings
• Set game (15 in 5 2/3 IP) and season strikeout (88) records at Bergen
• Averaged 13.98 K/9 while posting a 2.84 strikeout-to-walk ratio in his 11 starts at Bergen
• NJCAA National Pitcher of the Week after his 15 Ks in 5 2/3 innings in his season-opening start, a one-hitter at Anne Arundel
• Also fanned 10 in a seven-inning, complete-game shutout at Salem
• NJCAA All-American was also an Academic All-Region honoree
• Made two starts, four appearances as Rutgers-Newark played an abbreviated 19-game schedule in 2021
• Helped the Pascack Valley Catz win the Metropolitan Baseball League in the summer of 2021
• Finished that summer with 55 strikeouts vs. 19 hits allowed in 32 1/3 innings, striking out 12 in a semifinal playoff game
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year letterwinner for coach Douglas Nacarra at Bergen County Technical High School in Teterboro, New Jersey
• Also played four years of ice hockey and football as an underclassman
• Honorable mention all-league as a junior
• Registered a 10-strikeout game vs. Morris Tech and pitched a gem in an upset win vs. No. 13 Saint Joseph
• Was in line to be Bergen Tech’s staff ace before the 2020 season was canceled to the pandemic
PERSONAL
• Major: Law & Society
• Full name is Malcolm James Gilchrist III
• Born in Hackensack, New Jersey
• Parents are Malcolm Jr. and Nicole Gilchrist
• Family also includes older sister Falynn
• Father played college baseball while attending Bergen CC and County College of Morris
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: NY Mets
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): New York Yankees
Favorite Athlete: Bo Jackson
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: His parents
Favorite Playoff Format: Stanley Cup
Favorite Pro Stadium: Allegiant Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): PNC Park
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Keenan Taylor
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Bryce Harper
Funniest Teammate: Cal Lambert
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Davis Pratt
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Coach Rooney
In His Favorite Playlist: Black Sabbath
Favorite Multi-Media App: Habitshare
Favorite Super-Hero Series: Ironman
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: The Office
Favorite Video Game or System: Xbox
Favorite Month: June
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Food: Penne alla Vodka
Favorite Dessert: Icebox cake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Skiing, Hiking
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Hockey
Favorite Purdue Building: Purdue Memorial Union
Favorite Big City: New York City
Unique Travel Locale: Lake Placid, NY
Country He’d Like to Visit: Italy
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Road Trip
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Cam Thompson - Ty Webb
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Backdrop
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: winning B10 West title
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Juco season
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: William M. Coghill (sociology)
Furry Friend: Raider, Black Lab