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David Jeon Season 2022

#18
PositionRHP
Weight225 lbs
Height6-0
YearFreshman
HometownCoppell, Texas
B/TR/R
HS Grad Class2021
2022 / REDSHIRT SEASON
• Did not see action during redshirt season

HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered for coach Ryan Howard at Coppell High School in the north suburbs of the Dallas-Fort Worth area
Helped his travel ball team win 2018 and 2019 Perfect Game World Series titles
MVP of the 2018 Perfect Game World Series
Also part of a Perfect Game BCS championship team in 2019
Played for North Texas at the 13U and 15U USA National Team Identification Series, winning silver as a 13-year-old
Hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning of a regional semifinal game his senior season to extend his prep career
Appearance in the regional semis was a Coppell first since 2016 and only the school’s second bid since 2007
Under Armour Preseason All-American in 2020 before the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Perfect Game Preseason All-American in 2019, a season in which he struck out 8 of 11 batters faced in an outing and later racked up 11 Ks in 4 1/3 innings
Played on varsity as a freshman
National Junior Honor Society

PERSONAL
Major: Aviation Management
Full name is David Chanwool Jeon
Born in Denton, Texas
Parents are Daniel Jeon and Meien Wang
• Family also includes younger siblings Noah, Hailey and Jacob
Both of his parents are graduates of Kyung Hee University in South Korea

Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Texas Rangers
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Houston Astros
Favorite Athlete: Hyun-jin Ryu
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Daniel Jeon, Father
Favorite Playoff Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Globe Life Field
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Riders Field
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Curtis Washington Jr.
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Joey Gallo 
Funniest Teammate: Mike Bolton
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Kyle Wade
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Coach Marx
In His Favorite Playlist: Cody Johnson
Would Love to See Him Play at Purdue: Josh Turner
Favorite Multi-Media App: Netflix
Favorite Super-Hero Series: Iron Man
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Breaking Bad
Favorite Video Game: MLB The Show
Favorite Month: December
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: Football
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey 
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Korea
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: Jake Stadler as Tomato Head
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The perfect grass
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Hit a go ahead homerun in game 2 of a 3 game series in the UIL playoffs
Furry Friend: Willo, Logato Romagnolo