2023 / AS A JUNIOR
• Academic All-Big Ten
• One of two Boilermakers to start all 53 games, starting the final 37 games in center field
• Started the first 16 games in left field
• Batted first or second in the lineup in 41 of the 53 games
• Ranked third in the Big Ten with 26 stolen bases, helping Purdue lead the league in steals through the end of the Big Ten Tournament
• Recognized as the team's Offensive Player of the Year, leading the team with 44 runs scored while ranking second with 61 hits and 26 steals
• Moved into seventh place on the program's single-season list with his 26 steals
• Teamed up with Mike Bolton Jr. for a combined 54 steals, the second most by teammates in program history
• Ended the season riding a 13-game hit streak at Alexander Field and 20-game on-base streak in all games
• Also ended the season riding a 13-game on-base streak in Big Ten play
• Also had a 13-game hit streak in all games from April 15 to May 7
• Scored a run in seven straight games from April 29 to May 12
• Hit safely in every game of the NJIT, Maryland, Rutgers, South Dakota State and Nebraska series
• Drove in a run in all three games of the series at Maryland, highlighted by an RBI double in the rubber game
• Had multiple hits in all three games vs. Nebraska, finishing the final series of the season 7-for-12
• Batted .369 with a .424 on-base percentage 11 steals in Purdue's 22 home games
• Batted .303 with a .379 OBP in Big Ten play
• Batted .387 with a .472 OBP and only two strikeouts in 31 at-bats in midweek action
• Ranked second on the team with five three-hit games and 15 multi-hit games overall
• Posted three-hit games in Big Ten play vs. Penn State and Nebraska
• Homered as part of a three-RBI game in series-clinching win vs. Holy Cross
• Doubled twice as part of a three-RBI night in the win vs. Butler
• Batted .324 over 19 games in April and .351 in 10 games in May
BEFORE PURDUE
• Played his first three collegiate seasons at Wichita State University, making 93 starts and seeing action in 104 games
• Batted .287 with a .368 OBP, 31 stolen bases, 19 doubles, 8 triples, 51 RBI and 61 runs in his career for the Shockers
• Led the team with 12 stolen bases in 2022 and was tops in the American Athletic Conference with five triples in 2021
• Enjoyed a four-hit effort against Houston among his 12 multi-hit games in 2021
• Started all 15 games in 2020 before the shutdown, racing out to a hot start with a .354/.492/.625 slash line, 8 XBH, 7 SB and 13 walks vs. 7 strikeouts in 48 at-bats
• Named Best Freshman in The American and a Top 100 outfielder nationally by D1Baseball.com for the 2020 season
• Selected to the AAC Weekly Honor Roll after the third weekend of the 2020 campaign
• Two-time AAC All-Academic Team honoree was also an AD Honor Roll student
• Batted .320 with 9 doubles and a .394 OBP in 42 games for the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters of the Northwoods League in the summer of 2021
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three-year letterwinner for coach Eddie Cornblum, his dad, at Midway High School in the Waco area
• Third-team all-state selection as a senior
• First team all-district as a junior and senior
• Newcomer of the year as a starter on varsity as a sophomore
• Helped lead Midway to a three-year record of 76-30
• Batted .365 with 6 doubles and 5 triples and a .415 OBP as a senior
• Over his high school career, batted .352 with 13 doubles, 9 triples and a .412 OBP
PERSONAL
• Major: Sociology
• Born in Temple, Texas
• Parents are Eddie and Deena Cornblum
• Family also includes older sister Tarran Lisenbe, who also went to college in Indiana at Ball State
• Along with being the head coach at Midway High School, his father also played baseball at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor (UMHB) in Texas
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: San Diego Padres
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): LA Dodgers
Favorite Athlete: Trea Turner
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Deena and Eddie (Mom and Dad)
Favorite Playoff Format: March Madness Tournament
Favorite Pro Stadium: Petco Park
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: C.J. Backer
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Jacob deGrom
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Evan Albrecht
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Greg Goff
In His Favorite Playlist: Zach Bryan
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Morgan Wallen
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Favorite Super-Hero: Ironman
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: New Girl
Favorite Video Game or System: Modern Warfare 2, Xbox
Favorite Month: August
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Fishing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Ping Pong
Favorite Purdue Building: Brees Academic Performance Center
Favorite Big City: Austin. TX
Unique Travel Locale: Playa del Carmen
Country He’d Like to Visit: Europe
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Avery Cook - Patrick Star
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The field surface
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Being able to play high school ball with his dad as a coach
Furry Friend: Ribbie, Australian Shepherd
• Academic All-Big Ten
• One of two Boilermakers to start all 53 games, starting the final 37 games in center field
• Started the first 16 games in left field
• Batted first or second in the lineup in 41 of the 53 games
• Ranked third in the Big Ten with 26 stolen bases, helping Purdue lead the league in steals through the end of the Big Ten Tournament
• Recognized as the team's Offensive Player of the Year, leading the team with 44 runs scored while ranking second with 61 hits and 26 steals
• Moved into seventh place on the program's single-season list with his 26 steals
• Teamed up with Mike Bolton Jr. for a combined 54 steals, the second most by teammates in program history
• Ended the season riding a 13-game hit streak at Alexander Field and 20-game on-base streak in all games
• Also ended the season riding a 13-game on-base streak in Big Ten play
• Also had a 13-game hit streak in all games from April 15 to May 7
• Scored a run in seven straight games from April 29 to May 12
• Hit safely in every game of the NJIT, Maryland, Rutgers, South Dakota State and Nebraska series
• Drove in a run in all three games of the series at Maryland, highlighted by an RBI double in the rubber game
• Had multiple hits in all three games vs. Nebraska, finishing the final series of the season 7-for-12
• Batted .369 with a .424 on-base percentage 11 steals in Purdue's 22 home games
• Batted .303 with a .379 OBP in Big Ten play
• Batted .387 with a .472 OBP and only two strikeouts in 31 at-bats in midweek action
• Ranked second on the team with five three-hit games and 15 multi-hit games overall
• Posted three-hit games in Big Ten play vs. Penn State and Nebraska
• Homered as part of a three-RBI game in series-clinching win vs. Holy Cross
• Doubled twice as part of a three-RBI night in the win vs. Butler
• Batted .324 over 19 games in April and .351 in 10 games in May
BEFORE PURDUE
• Played his first three collegiate seasons at Wichita State University, making 93 starts and seeing action in 104 games
• Batted .287 with a .368 OBP, 31 stolen bases, 19 doubles, 8 triples, 51 RBI and 61 runs in his career for the Shockers
• Led the team with 12 stolen bases in 2022 and was tops in the American Athletic Conference with five triples in 2021
• Enjoyed a four-hit effort against Houston among his 12 multi-hit games in 2021
• Started all 15 games in 2020 before the shutdown, racing out to a hot start with a .354/.492/.625 slash line, 8 XBH, 7 SB and 13 walks vs. 7 strikeouts in 48 at-bats
• Named Best Freshman in The American and a Top 100 outfielder nationally by D1Baseball.com for the 2020 season
• Selected to the AAC Weekly Honor Roll after the third weekend of the 2020 campaign
• Two-time AAC All-Academic Team honoree was also an AD Honor Roll student
• Batted .320 with 9 doubles and a .394 OBP in 42 games for the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters of the Northwoods League in the summer of 2021
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three-year letterwinner for coach Eddie Cornblum, his dad, at Midway High School in the Waco area
• Third-team all-state selection as a senior
• First team all-district as a junior and senior
• Newcomer of the year as a starter on varsity as a sophomore
• Helped lead Midway to a three-year record of 76-30
• Batted .365 with 6 doubles and 5 triples and a .415 OBP as a senior
• Over his high school career, batted .352 with 13 doubles, 9 triples and a .412 OBP
PERSONAL
• Major: Sociology
• Born in Temple, Texas
• Parents are Eddie and Deena Cornblum
• Family also includes older sister Tarran Lisenbe, who also went to college in Indiana at Ball State
• Along with being the head coach at Midway High School, his father also played baseball at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor (UMHB) in Texas
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: San Diego Padres
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): LA Dodgers
Favorite Athlete: Trea Turner
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Deena and Eddie (Mom and Dad)
Favorite Playoff Format: March Madness Tournament
Favorite Pro Stadium: Petco Park
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: C.J. Backer
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Jacob deGrom
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Evan Albrecht
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Greg Goff
In His Favorite Playlist: Zach Bryan
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Morgan Wallen
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Favorite Super-Hero: Ironman
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: New Girl
Favorite Video Game or System: Modern Warfare 2, Xbox
Favorite Month: August
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Fishing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Ping Pong
Favorite Purdue Building: Brees Academic Performance Center
Favorite Big City: Austin. TX
Unique Travel Locale: Playa del Carmen
Country He’d Like to Visit: Europe
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Avery Cook - Patrick Star
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The field surface
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Being able to play high school ball with his dad as a coach
Furry Friend: Ribbie, Australian Shepherd