BEFORE PURDUE
• Four-year starting center fielder for the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), compiling a .301/.393/.484 career slash line while starting all 179 games in which he played
• 2021 America East Conference Rookie of the Year and two-time first-team all-conference honoree (2021, 2022)
• Set NJIT season (27 in 2021) and career records (82) for stolen bases
• Played against Purdue in February 2023, his five-hit game highlighting a four-game series in which he went 9-for-16 with three triples and three stolen bases
• Was batting .377 when his 2023 season was cut short after just 13 games
• Represented NJIT on the All-Tournament Team at the Fayetteville Regional in 2021, the program’s first-ever such honoree
• Hit a game-opening leadoff home run vs. Arkansas in NJIT’s first-ever Regional game
• America East All-Academic Team in 2024 as a graduate student in his fifth-year season
• Racked up 27 steals in 2021, 25 in 2022 and 17 in 2024
• Hit six home runs in three different seasons
• Also played summer ball for the St. Cloud Rox of the Northwoods League and Ocean State Waves of the NECBL (New England League)
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Pete Susi at Downingtown East High School in the western suburbs of Philadelphia
• Ches-Mont League Player of the Year and Daily Local News Area Player of the Year as a senior
• Helped Downingtown East win the Ches-Mont League title as a senior
• Second-team all-league as a junior
• Also played football, earning honorable mention All-Ches-Mont League recognition as a senior
• Honored as DEHS’s Outstanding Athlete of the Year among his Class of 2019
• Played travel ball for All-Star Baseball Futures West
PERSONAL
• Major: Communication & Leadership Graduate Certificate
• Full name is Albert James Choi
• Born in Downingtown, Pennsylvania
• Parents are Young & Julie Choi
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Traditionally Roots Against: New York Mets
Favorite Athlete: Shohei Ohtani
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Young Choi, Father
Favorite Playoff Format/Marquee Event: College World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Citizens Bank Park
Favorite Field He's Played at (Besides Alexander): Baum-Walker Stadium
Toughest Pitcher to Face Among Teammates: Lance Lauve
Current MLB Pitcher He'd Like to Face: Gerrit Cole
Funniest Teammate: Sergio DeCello
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Brandon Anderson
Purdue Staff Member He Enjoys the Strongest Connection With: Greg Lovelady
In His Favorite Playlist: Drake
Would Love to See Her Play Purdue: Sabrina Carpenter
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Favorite Super-Hero/Sci-Fi Series: Spiderman
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Breaking Bad
Favorite Video Game: Fall Guys
Favorite Month: June
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Lasagna
Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport You Enjoy Playing: Football
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena
Favorite Big City: Newark
Unique Travel Locale: Germany
Country You’d Like to Visit: South Korea
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beaches
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Backdrop
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Playing in the 2021 Fayetteville Regional at NJIT
• Four-year starting center fielder for the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), compiling a .301/.393/.484 career slash line while starting all 179 games in which he played
• 2021 America East Conference Rookie of the Year and two-time first-team all-conference honoree (2021, 2022)
• Set NJIT season (27 in 2021) and career records (82) for stolen bases
• Played against Purdue in February 2023, his five-hit game highlighting a four-game series in which he went 9-for-16 with three triples and three stolen bases
• Was batting .377 when his 2023 season was cut short after just 13 games
• Represented NJIT on the All-Tournament Team at the Fayetteville Regional in 2021, the program’s first-ever such honoree
• Hit a game-opening leadoff home run vs. Arkansas in NJIT’s first-ever Regional game
• America East All-Academic Team in 2024 as a graduate student in his fifth-year season
• Racked up 27 steals in 2021, 25 in 2022 and 17 in 2024
• Hit six home runs in three different seasons
• Also played summer ball for the St. Cloud Rox of the Northwoods League and Ocean State Waves of the NECBL (New England League)
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Pete Susi at Downingtown East High School in the western suburbs of Philadelphia
• Ches-Mont League Player of the Year and Daily Local News Area Player of the Year as a senior
• Helped Downingtown East win the Ches-Mont League title as a senior
• Second-team all-league as a junior
• Also played football, earning honorable mention All-Ches-Mont League recognition as a senior
• Honored as DEHS’s Outstanding Athlete of the Year among his Class of 2019
• Played travel ball for All-Star Baseball Futures West
PERSONAL
• Major: Communication & Leadership Graduate Certificate
• Full name is Albert James Choi
• Born in Downingtown, Pennsylvania
• Parents are Young & Julie Choi
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Traditionally Roots Against: New York Mets
Favorite Athlete: Shohei Ohtani
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Young Choi, Father
Favorite Playoff Format/Marquee Event: College World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Citizens Bank Park
Favorite Field He's Played at (Besides Alexander): Baum-Walker Stadium
Toughest Pitcher to Face Among Teammates: Lance Lauve
Current MLB Pitcher He'd Like to Face: Gerrit Cole
Funniest Teammate: Sergio DeCello
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Brandon Anderson
Purdue Staff Member He Enjoys the Strongest Connection With: Greg Lovelady
In His Favorite Playlist: Drake
Would Love to See Her Play Purdue: Sabrina Carpenter
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Favorite Super-Hero/Sci-Fi Series: Spiderman
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Breaking Bad
Favorite Video Game: Fall Guys
Favorite Month: June
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Lasagna
Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport You Enjoy Playing: Football
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena
Favorite Big City: Newark
Unique Travel Locale: Germany
Country You’d Like to Visit: South Korea
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beaches
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Backdrop
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Playing in the 2021 Fayetteville Regional at NJIT